MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond police are issuing a warning about a new rental scam impacting the area. According to authorities, scammers are posing as landlords after touring properties and obtaining codes to rental lock boxes. They then advertise these properties on social media, duping potential renters into paying first month’s rent and additional fees upfront. Investigators urge renters to thoroughly research properties and verify ownership before making any payments to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: local news, madison county, News, Rental Property, rental scam, Richmond, scammers