AAHOA commends Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s crackdown on vacation rental scams. Attorney General Moody tweeted that she was kicking off a Summer Scam Series with a focus on fake vacation rental ads. She included tips to avoid rental scams and announced a new consumer protection series about vacation rental scams.
AAHOA stands behind Attorney General Moody, and her dedication to protecting
communities and travelers.
“Florida’s kickoff of the Summer Scam Series with a focus on fake vacation rental ads
is a much-needed first step regarding short term rental regulation,” said AAHOA
President & CEO, Laura Lee Blake. “We must be aggressive when it comes to fake
postings offering vacation rental properties, and hold the scammers accountable.
AAHOA commends Attorney General Moody’s crackdown, and remains committed
to protecting all of our valued tourists and visitors.”
“Florida is one of the top tourist destinations in America,” said AAHOA Chairman Neal
Patel. “Preventing travelers from falling for this scheme falls under AAHOA’s mission
to advance and protect the business interests of hotel owners, who are committed to
the reputable property owners in the hospitality industry.”
AAHOA urges all travelers to take extra precautions, pay attention to red flags, and
report anything suspicious when renting a vacation home to ensure you’re getting
the vacation you’re hoping and paying for.
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