A New Scam Trend Has Emerged In Greene County Involving Fraudulent Rental Ads. A Cocke County Woman Reported Paying A $700 Deposit For A Home She Found On Facebook Marketplace, Only To Find Out The Property Was Not For Rent. Residents Confirmed This Has Happened Before. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department Is Investigating. To Avoid Rental Scams, Verify Properties In Person, Use Secure Payment Methods, And Research Landlords Thoroughly Before Sending Any Money.