ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIO · Scams, money & online
A rental contact disappears after a deposit
You pay a reservation fee before viewing a condo and the contact stops responding.
This is an illustrative situation, not a reported incident.
You pay a reservation fee before viewing a condo and the contact stops responding.
How to reduce the risk
- Verify the property, agent and authorization to rent.
- Check payment recipient and paperwork; beware of pressure to transfer fast.
If it happens, do this first
- Stop further payments.
- Contact the sending bank or wallet promptly.
- Save the listing, contract, chat and transfer receipts.