India, Dec. 16 -- A social media user has raised concerns over a new rental scam allegedly operating in Bengaluru, after sharing a detailed account of their experience while searching for a flat in the city. The post, shared on Reddit, has since gone viral, prompting warnings to prospective tenants to remain cautious while house hunting online.

According to the user, the incident occurred while they were looking for a rental property in and around JP Nagar. They came across multiple listings on a popular real estate platform advertising fully furnished two-bedroom apartments for Rs.15,000 per month within gated societies.

The listings claimed to include amenities such as a gym, swimming pool, television, refrigerator and washing machine...