Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 22, 2026 —

Miami Man Arrested in Alleged Facebook Marketplace Rental Scam

A 26-year-old Miami resident, Joseph Nelson Saroza, has been arrested in connection with an alleged fraudulent apartment rental scheme. The scheme reportedly operated on Facebook Marketplace from February to March 2026.

Authorities accuse Saroza of creating fake apartment listings, fabricating lease agreements, and providing deceptive video walkthroughs. These actions allegedly led to thousands of dollars being stolen from multiple victims in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area.

The investigation into the alleged scam is ongoing. Further details regarding the specific amount stolen or the number of victims have not been fully disclosed.

Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mackey on www.local10.com, see more information here.