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NC man stops scammers from accessing his vacation rental condo

Apr 27, 2023

2 friends get caught up in rental scam. Here's how to protect yourself

Sep 23, 2022

How to avoid vacation pitfalls as you plan your summer getaway

With spring break in the rearview mirror, many families are now planning for summer getaways. Here's some important advice on how to avoid vacation pitfalls.

Apr 4, 2024

Target of Action News investigation accused of more crimes

Feb 17, 2022

Investigation: Man accused of bilking victims in rent-to-own scheme

Sep 24, 2021

Beware of bogus vacation rentals when booking summer getaways

Jul 1, 2020

Troubleshooters: A warning about scams involving rental properties

Oct 22, 2019

3 Philly women warn of scam artist posing as landlord

Jul 4, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Family lives in van after losing $10K to fake landlord

Jun 18, 2019

Latest Videos

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2 friends get caught up in rental scam. Here's how to protect yourself

Sep 23, 2022

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Investigation: Man accused of bilking victims in rent-to-own scheme facing more charges

Feb 17, 2022

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Action News Investigation: Man accused of bilking victims in rent-to-own scheme in Philly region

Sep 24, 2021

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VIDEO: Police: Man wanted for house hunter scam on Craigslist

Aug 6, 2015

Latest Stories

Mercer County forms task force to fight back against rental scams

Officials in Mercer County are teaming up to fight rental scams in the Trenton area.

Oct 25, 2016

Police: Suspect scams several renters with fraudulent lease

Police are searching for a suspect who they say scammed several renters after signing a fraudulent lease to a property in South Philadelphia.

Apr 7, 2016

Suspect in Craigslist rental scam surrenders

Philadelphia police say they have a man in custody in connection with a scam that deceived thousands of dollars out of would-be renters.

Aug 12, 2015