A Simi Valley woman, identified as Jenifer Singh, is currently sought by authorities for allegedly orchestrating a rental fraud operation, as per the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. Information acquired from the DA's office details that Singh, with a warrant for her arrest issued last week, faces two counts of felony grand theft—with her last known whereabouts still left unconfirmed.
The allegations against Singh stem from incidents beginning in December 2023, where she reportedly advertised a residence in Simi Valley, which she neither owned nor was authorized to lease, the DA's Office disclosed. By January 2024, a family had given Singh $2,500 to secure the home, that same family was later joined by another who similarly fell victim to Singh's deceptive promises in March 2024 after Singh had placed ads on social media platforms such as Facebook Marketplace; they handed over $4,000 to Singh for supposed rent and medical needs.
As the press release confirms, neither of the victimized families received access to the property or a return of their funds—prompting the Ventura County DA's Real Estate Fraud Unit to spearhead the investigation into these and potentially other unknown cases. Given the circumstances surrounding these fraudulent activities, the DA's office has urged the public to step forward with any relevant information regarding Singh or additional instances of fraud that might be related to her actions.
The DA's office has also taken the opportunity to educate residents on precautionary measures for rental dealings, advising against upfront payments without a lease, wire transfers to unfamiliar parties, and acceptance of rental offers sans credit or background checks, while emphasizing the credibility that comes with engaging licensed real estate agents. This guidance comes as part of an effort to shield the community from scams like those Singh is accused of perpetrating, and anyone with knowledge of Singh's current location or similar fraud experiences has been encouraged to contact the Real Estate Fraud Unit at (805) 662-1750.
