That vacation rental listing could be a scam. These are the warning signs to look out for

Source: CNBC — 

Before you book a rental property for a summer getaway, you may want to double check that you’re not getting scammed.

This week, New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning for consumers seeking rental properties.

“Summer plans can quickly melt if consumers aren’t careful when they book their getaway,” James said in a statement. “Vacation fraud happens every year, but there are ways to avoid it and protect yourself from getting burned.”