Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s deputies took a report recently regarding suspected real estate fraud in Grasonville. The complainant advised he was contacted by an unknown subject who claimed to be a private landlord looking to rent his residence in Grasonville for $1,300 a month. The suspect persistently requested a $70 application fee prior to meeting in person. No money was exchanged. Contact was made with the homeowner who advised the home was for sale only and not being rented. She reported similar concerns and suspected her property had been falsely advertised. An on-site check of the property was conducted and revealed no signs of squatters or forced entry.