Online Scams in Destin

Online Rental Deposit Theft

Scammers post listings for Destin vacation homes on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace at below-market prices targeting last-minute or budget-conscious bookers. They collect security deposits and sometimes the first weeks rent via Zelle or Venmo before the would-be renter arrives to find no such rental exists or the property is already occupied by legitimate tenants. Destins premium summer rental market makes large upfront payments seem normal.