Money Order Scam Alert! Scammers are stealing money orders straight out of the mail and unfortunately, tenants are still responsible for making sure the landlord gets paid. Our Housing Attorney, Maria Mendoza, shares 3 tips to help protect yourself: 1. Use a payment portal if your landlord offers one. 2. Mail with USPS tracking and keep your receipt to check its status. 3. Consider using a bank check instead of a money order. Stay tuned for more tenant tips and remember, if you or someone you kn

How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams