Rent fraud is a fraud system that occurs as a result of misrepresentation of the owner and tenant of the real estate to be rented. Rental fraud can also occur in the form of misrepresenting the features and usability of the property to be rented. Fake advertisements and false responses to these advertisements for rental housing can cause problems for both tenants and property owners. If you are looking for rental housing, it is very important to get detailed information about the property you are considering renting to protect yourself from fraudsters in this process.