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Fake flat listings, advance deposit before visit scams

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About this scam type

Rental & Property

Rental scams list attractive flats at low rent — ask for advance token via UPI before showing property. Scammers use stolen photos from real listings.

Who is targeted: Tenants searching on Facebook, OLX, and NoBroker-style platforms.

Warning signs

  • !Token advance before physical property visit
  • !Owner abroad — keys via courier after payment
  • !Rent far below market for the area
  • !Refusal to video call or meet at property

What to do

  1. 1Visit property in person before any payment
  2. 2Verify ownership documents at sub-registrar if possible
  3. 3Never pay large advance to unseen landlords
  4. 4Use reputed platforms with verified listings

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