Housing safety

Rental scam checklist

Identify warning signs before paying. The result is cautious guidance—not a definitive fraud verdict.

Payment requested before a viewing or verified handoverThe landlord says they are abroad and cannot arrange a normal viewingPressure to transfer money immediatelyRent is implausibly low for the location and propertyPayment requested through gift cards, cryptocurrency or unusual transfer servicesNo viewing—physical or credible live video—is possibleIdentity or property documents appear inconsistent or alteredThere is no proper written rental agreementThe bank-account holder does not match the verified contractual party