But using trusted sites and knowing the red flags before signing a lease can help you avoid being a victim of a rental scam.

Search their website to see if the property is listed there, too.

10 red flags to look out for.

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Read documents carefully, and don’t transfer any money until you’re confident in the landlord or broker.

Quick tips to avoid rental scams when you’re searching for a rental.

That’s most likely a scammer.

File a complaint with the ic3 :

Check out the apartment yourself (or send a trusted friend) to make sure it is what’s been advertised.

Need more space than an apartment, condo or townhouse can offer, but not ready to buy?

Check out the rental company.

Check out the apartment yourself (or send a trusted friend) to make sure it is what’s been advertised.

Need more space than an apartment, condo or townhouse can offer, but not ready to buy?

Check out the rental company.

Learn how to spot a rental scam and safely search for your next property.

This means knowing how to spot and avoid rental scams, especially online.

Do other ads come up for the same address?

No one wants to learn that the rental they were touring was a scam.

Check ownership and licensing of landlord/property manager.

Always make sure to see the inside of the property.

6 common rental scams and tips for avoiding them.

If the landlord insists you pay a fee or deposit before they show you the place, keep looking.

Dealing in cash is a bad start

Do other ads come up for the same address?

No one wants to learn that the rental they were touring was a scam.

Check ownership and licensing of landlord/property manager.

Always make sure to see the inside of the property.

6 common rental scams and tips for avoiding them.

If the landlord insists you pay a fee or deposit before they show you the place, keep looking.

Dealing in cash is a bad start

When possible, meet in person.

Phone numbers alone can be spoofed, so corroborate authenticity with supplemental info.

1) you’re having trouble contacting the landlord or leasing agent.

The ic3, or internet crime complaint center, is a government agency that makes it easy for individuals to report a crime that takes place online.

Those are signs of a scam.

We prepared an ultimate list of tips that will teach you how to spot a rental scammer while looking for a perfect place, and we’re ready to make a real homegrown renting expert out of you.

Make sure to report.

Rental scams can be daunting but don't swear off real estate websites just yet.

Here are a few tips on how to catch a rental scammer and stop them from ripping anyone else off by reporting rental scams:

6 common rental scams and tips for avoiding them.

If the landlord insists you pay a fee or deposit before they show you the place, keep looking.

Dealing in cash is a bad start

When possible, meet in person.

Phone numbers alone can be spoofed, so corroborate authenticity with supplemental info.

1) you’re having trouble contacting the landlord or leasing agent.

The ic3, or internet crime complaint center, is a government agency that makes it easy for individuals to report a crime that takes place online.

Those are signs of a scam.

We prepared an ultimate list of tips that will teach you how to spot a rental scammer while looking for a perfect place, and we’re ready to make a real homegrown renting expert out of you.

Make sure to report.

Rental scams can be daunting but don't swear off real estate websites just yet.

Here are a few tips on how to catch a rental scammer and stop them from ripping anyone else off by reporting rental scams:

How to avoid rental scams:

Search online for the rental’s address, plus the name of the property owner or rental company listed.

As a renter, it’s important to know how to protect yourself against those who may try to take your money fraudulently.

A guide to recognizing and avoiding rental scams.

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Phone numbers alone can be spoofed, so corroborate authenticity with supplemental info.

1) you’re having trouble contacting the landlord or leasing agent.

The ic3, or internet crime complaint center, is a government agency that makes it easy for individuals to report a crime that takes place online.

Those are signs of a scam.

We prepared an ultimate list of tips that will teach you how to spot a rental scammer while looking for a perfect place, and we’re ready to make a real homegrown renting expert out of you.

Make sure to report.

Rental scams can be daunting but don't swear off real estate websites just yet.

Here are a few tips on how to catch a rental scammer and stop them from ripping anyone else off by reporting rental scams:

How to avoid rental scams:

Search online for the rental’s address, plus the name of the property owner or rental company listed.

As a renter, it’s important to know how to protect yourself against those who may try to take your money fraudulently.

A guide to recognizing and avoiding rental scams.

Make sure to report.

Rental scams can be daunting but don't swear off real estate websites just yet.

Here are a few tips on how to catch a rental scammer and stop them from ripping anyone else off by reporting rental scams:

How to avoid rental scams:

Search online for the rental’s address, plus the name of the property owner or rental company listed.

As a renter, it’s important to know how to protect yourself against those who may try to take your money fraudulently.

A guide to recognizing and avoiding rental scams.