Yes dear, you are absolutely right. Housing scams have occurred in many places. Let me share some tips with you that will help you avoid falling victim to scams.
- Do some research about Landlord
Look for reviews or concerns by searching for the name of the landlord or agency on Google. To make sure the property photographs aren’t taken from other postings, do a reverse image search on them. Proceed with care if the listing appears to be significantly less expensive than others in the region.
Landlords may even try to trick you by offering high rent increases or poor facilities that you might not even be aware of until you move in.
- Only Pay to Bank Accounts
Only the bank account mentioned in the rental agreement should receive payments. The name on the account must match the name on the agreement for the agency or landlord. Don’t make the payment if the account name is different - this is a serious red flag.
Make sure the bank account and the rental property are located in the same nation. Foreign accounts are frequently used by scammers to make it more difficult to track down money.
- Don’t share your personal information
There are frauds that don’t demand payments in advance. Rather, these skilled artists want to obtain your personal data, like your social security number and bank account information. Always verify what is required and what is not before supplying the details, and be very cautious of such requests.
- Ask for the Property tour
Asking for a tour is the greatest approach to ensure that you’re renting an authentic property and avoiding scams. Before making any commitments, insist on viewing the unit. If you aren’t in the country yet, have a reliable friend or contact look it over for you. If the landlord tries to justify not being able to meet; it’s probably a fraud.
