Beware of Housing Scams: How to Avoid Becoming an Unintentional Squatter

The text warns home buyers and tenants about housing scams that can turn them into unintentional squatters. Flash Shelton, founder of SquatterHunters.com, advises people to be cautious of rental scams online, as some squatters are either gaming the system or have been ensnared by rental scams. Scammers copy property listings and post them at lower prices, then request deposits through cash apps. It is emphasized that squatters laws and procedures for removing illegal occupants vary across the country, and caution is advised when leasing a property without knowing the owner.