Crime & Safety
Hollywood Rental Property Scam Leads To LAPD Investigation, Search For Suspects Who Used Fake Checks
"They are criminals with no conscience. They have a tremendous sense of entitlement, and they know that they can play the system," he said.
Updated on: November 19, 2025 / 10:56 PM PST
Police are looking for a pair of suspects who used counterfeit checks and fake identities to rent in several Los Angeles neighborhoods. They say it's all part of a large scam fooling renters and landlords alike.
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"They are criminals with no conscience. They have a tremendous sense of entitlement, and they know that they can play the system," said Michael Renkow. "And they do."
He's a landlord who rented his property in Hollywood to what he believed were legit tenants, using a screening company to run background checks.
Find out what's happening in Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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