Scammers are targeting Las Vegas residents with a door-to-door scheme, claiming they can stop eviction proceedings in exchange for upfront payments and personal information. The fraudsters are specifically preying on vulnerable tenants facing housing instability in neighborhoods across the valley.
According to KTNV, the City of Las Vegas issued a public warning after receiving reports of people going door-to-door claiming to help stop eviction notices while asking for money to prevent the eviction. The timing makes these scams particularly insidious, as FOX5 Vegas reports Clark County landlords filed 3,911 eviction cases in January alone—20 percent more than pre-pandemic levels.
High Eviction Rates Create Perfect Target
The Las Vegas Valley has become fertile ground for such schemes, with Clark County seeing a 13 percent eviction filing rate that’s nearly double the national average. As documented by FOX5 Vegas, hundreds of thousands of Las Vegas Valley families have been evicted from their homes since the pandemic, creating a vulnerable population for scammers to exploit.
This door-to-door fraud is part of a broader pattern of scams targeting local residents. Earlier this year, FOX5 Vegas reported the City of Las Vegas warned residents of a separate scam impersonating its planning commission, suggesting organized criminal activity is expanding across multiple sectors.
How the Scam Operates
The fraudsters typically approach residents who may be behind on rent or facing legitimate housing challenges, offering to intervene in eviction proceedings before a supposed deadline. They demand immediate payment and sensitive personal information, claiming to represent organizations that can halt legal proceedings. City officials specifically warned residents not to provide personal information or funds without verifying with their landlord…