But there is one scam that is taking thousands from Texans leaving many of them in a very desperate situation. Texas law enforcement officers want to remind everyone that if they see something online and it seems too good to be true, it probably is, and that includes rental properties. But before you start packing all your things, let’s make sure you don’t fall for one of the rental scams that is sweeping across Texas. Never send money through Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, or any other online banking service to a rental property unless you confirm it’s legitimate. Just be very careful and remember there are people trying to scam you, especially around rental properties.