Rental scams on the rise across Canada as competition for housing increases
Compared to June 2021, Vancouver -based rental platform liv.rent has seen a 47% increase in rental activity on their platform during June 2022.
- Compared to June 2021, Vancouver -based rental platform liv.rent has seen a 47% increase in rental activity on their platform during June 2022.
- - John Harding, liv.rent renter*
Canadian renters are increasingly having to exercise caution when renting online as rental-related scams sweep the country. - - Michele Hunter, liv.rent renter*
As the rental industry continues to move online, scams have become more sophisticated and more varied. - In response to this, one Canadian rental platform has taken decisive action to combat rental scams by verifying both landlords and listings .