Pittsburgh-Area Woman Loses $4,100 in Rental Scam

Victim says she paid deposit, first and last month's rent for a property that was never available.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:23pm

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A Pittsburgh-area woman says she lost $4,100 in a rental scam. She thought she had a home in Canonsburg locked in after paying thousands of dollars, but when it came time to sign the lease, the landlord disappeared. Police say Treyvonna Hoberek is behind the fraudulent listing on Facebook, and there is now a warrant out for her arrest.

Why it matters

Rental scams are on the rise, with criminals taking advantage of tight housing markets and people's desperation to find affordable homes. This case highlights the need for caution when dealing with private rental listings, especially ones that seem too good to be true.

The details

The victim says she started messaging Hoberek through Facebook about a property on East Pitt Street. Instead of one payment, she was asked to send money multiple times for a security deposit, first month's rent and last month's rent, adding up to $4,100. But police said the person collecting that money had no legal connection to the property. When the victim started asking questions and demanded her money back, Hoberek changed her story, claiming her Facebook had been hacked before eventually cutting off contact altogether.

  • The victim says she started messaging Hoberek through Facebook about the property in early 2026.
  • The victim paid the $4,100 in rental fees in the months leading up to April 2026.
  • When the victim tried to move in, the landlord disappeared in April 2026.

The players

Treyvonna Hoberek

The suspect behind the fraudulent rental listing on Facebook who collected $4,100 from the victim.

Avid Management Group

The company that owns the home in Canonsburg, but says they've never heard of the suspect Treyvonna Hoberek.

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What they’re saying

“I worked really, really hard to get that money all year long and she just stole it.”

— The victim

“She realized it after she had provided the funds and then she was looking for a move-in date and that date never came.”

— William DeForte, Greene Washington Regional Police Department Chief

“Scams like this are on the rise, and in this case, there's a warrant out for Hoberek's arrest.”

— William DeForte, Greene Washington Regional Police Department Chief

What’s next

Police say they are actively searching for Treyvonna Hoberek and urge anyone who may have fallen victim to this scam to come forward.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of rental scams, where criminals exploit desperate housing situations to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims. It serves as a warning to always verify the legitimacy of a rental property and landlord before sending any money, even if the listing seems legitimate.