• Online deals that are too good to be true. Even if a listing appears legitimate, it could still be a scam.
• Photos of a property that does not closely match the description of the unit.
• Potential tenants who offer to rent the apartment/room without seeing it first.
• PayPal emails requesting an admin fee to be paid before an amount can be released to you.

• Online deals that are too good to be true. Even if a listing appears legitimate, it could still be a scam.
• Photos of a property that does not closely match the description of the unit.
• Potential tenants who offer to

• Ask to visit the property to verify that it exists.
• Ensure the person you deal with is the rightful owner of the unit or an accredited real estate agent.
• Search for identical ads placed elsewhere. This will help you discover if the listing is a well-known scam.
• Do not pay rental deposits or rent to the salesperson. Payments should be made directly to the property owner and only after all parties have signed the tenancy agreement.

Always read the contents of an email and check the sender's email address to ensure that it is from a trusted source.

• Ask to visit the property to verify that it exists.
• Ensure the person you deal with is the rightful owner of the unit or an accredited real estate agent.
• Search for identical ads placed elsewhere. This will help you discover