How do I check whether a rental listing is a scam?
Reviewed answer
Verify the property and the person's authority before sending money or sensitive documents.
- Search the address and compare listings. Contact the management company through its independently found official website.
- Arrange an in-person viewing or ask someone you trust to inspect it. A video tour alone is weak evidence.
- Confirm who owns or manages the property and review the lease. Stop if pressured to act before verification.
Get help if
The advertiser cannot show the property, gives conflicting ownership details, or demands unusual payment methods.