How to Spot Scams and Fake or Fraudulent Postings

At RentWhiz we take safety and security very seriously, so we do everything we can to make sure our community is a safe space and a safe place. In this week's blog we wanted to discuss various ways to identify postings that may be scams, fake or fraudulent. If you ever needed to read one of our blogs to the very end, this is probably the one. If you ever notice a posting that meets any of the criteria below, please flag it and report it as soon as possible so we can protect other people in the community. We will then block these individuals from all our groups and report them to Facebook, so they cannot cause any more harm. We also recommend reporting it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).

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Government of Canada Introduces New Entry Restrictions for Some International Students and Foreign Nationals

Recently, the Government of Canada introduced a series of new entry restrictions for some international students and foreign nationals…

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Federal Government Announces Support and Changes for International Students Studying at Canadian Universities

Earlier this week, the Government of Canada announced a number of measures to support international students pursuing an education at a post-secondary institution in Canada. They said the purpose of these changes is to give students “more certainty about their ability to enter Canada once travel and health restrictions are eased.”

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Do You Want to Keep Your Security or Damage Deposit? Then Please Read This!!

This week we’re going to talk about some of the ways tenants lose their damage or security deposit. Even though these items might seem like common sense, sometimes we get so caught up with other things that they slip our minds.

Are You Renting for the First Time? Then You Should Probably Read This

Whether you are renting for the first time or for the fifth time, there are a few things that you need to know or should keep in mind. We’ve noticed an increase in the number of rental postings, so we’ve put together a list of five items to consider just in case you’re new to this or in case you need a friendly reminder.

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