In your search for a new residence, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office urges you to be mindful of a common crime known as the “Rental Scam.”

Home rentals are commonly advertised online or on popular apps, making it difficult to spot a legitimate listing from a scam. This crime doesn’t just affect buyers, it also impacts homeowners and real estate agents.

Scammers will impersonate real estate owners and sell a piece of property that they do not own to unsuspecting buyers. The scammer will use public records to assume the identity of the landowner and pretend to be the owner of that property.

Below are tips for avoiding rental property scams.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact the Pasco Sheriff's

Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at https://www. pascosheriff.com/tips/.♥

Pasco Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement

Unit recently rescued an abandoned kitten found in a parking lot.

While our deputies were getting supplies for the kitten at a local pet store, an employee saw the cuteness and couldn’t resist taking it home.

The collective efforts to rescue and care for the kitten remind us of the power of teamwork. ♥

The East Pasco Networking Meeting is the 3rd Tuesday each month, except Dec. 7:30 AM at IHOP, 13100 US 301 in Dade City.

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Contact the Chair, Nils R. Lenz, 813-782-9491 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., the

Vice Chair, Amy Yarborough, cellphone: 813--312- 4784 or her e-mail amy@ pcczhillscom, or any of our board members for suggested topics that you would like to hear about or to suggest specific speakers.

If you would like to speak, contact us NOW to schedule your time during our Networking meetings ♥

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