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A new rental scam has emerged where fraudsters rent apartments on Booking, then offer them at lower prices to unsuspecting victims. They create fake identities and contracts, demanding payment in cryptocurrencies. Victims are misled into believing they are dealing with legitimate landlords, only to lose their money after the transaction. Police in Arad have reported ten complaints totaling over 30,000 lei and are investigating further. They advise potential renters to be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true and to verify the identity of landlords before making payments.