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Attempted ATM Burglary Using Heavy Equipment Fails in Countryside Village
An early-morning attempted burglary using a stolen heavy equipment vehicle left an ATM intact but damaged the housing structure.
Police are investigating and urge the public to share any information.
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Cayman Compass
Police warn of rental property scam
Police are warning the public to be cautious of scammers trying to con cash out of people looking for homes by posing as landlords or property managers.
The RCIPS issued a statement on 3 Oct. over a “concerning series of fraudulent rental property schemes currently targeting prospective tenants”.
“We have received numerous reports of scammers posing as landlords or property managers offering apartments or houses for rent at attractive prices,” police said.
“Victims are often asked to transfer a security deposit or advance rent before viewing the property, only to discover later that the property is not available, does not exist, or is already legitimately rented out.”
The scammers advertise the properties using fake online listings on Facebook and ecayTrade, which sometimes feature photos copied from legitimate advertisements.
