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Clarksville Police warn of possible renting scam

Police say scammers are attempting to rent tenants homes that do not belong to them.

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CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WHAS11) – Clarksville Police are warning potential renters of a possible scam.

Police say scammers are attempting to rent tenants homes that do not belong to them.

The scammers are attempting to get unsuspecting renters to send them money for down payment or security deposit.

Clarksville Police Department

⚠️***Scam Alert***⚠️ Potential Renters beware! Scammers are attempting to rent you houses that they do not own. Similar to other scams they will attempt to get you to send money to them for down...

Police are urging rents not to make deals without meeting the owners and seeing the property firsthand.

If you feel like you are being targeted, please contact police.