Rental Scam Call Ends in Death Threat

A reddit report about a romance scam that cost someone Amount not specified. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

So my girlfriend fell victim to a rental scam and sent a “landlord” her application including an address and phone number. Thankfully she didn’t Venmo them, although she came very close before I sounded the alarm. Stupidly, I called the number with my personal phone and insulted the scammer (lesson learned, waste of time). They sounded foreign but had a number from our city and after some time offered to meet up to “shoot me in the head”. Now she’s freaking out, and I’m slightly uneasy myself. Any advice?

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

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Research the person's background and social media

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Be cautious of people met online asking for money

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Avoid sharing personal financial information early

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