Recognize and report a suspicious rental listing

Before you apply or pay

1. Confirm the exact rental and the person’s authority. Arrange a viewing and speak with the contact before applying or sending money.
2. Question pressure to pay before you can check the offer, promises to mail keys after payment, or unexplained payment destinations.
3. Compare rent, deposit and extras with similar rentals. Check conflicting details, unclear writing or a contact who avoids speaking with you. These signs alone do not prove fraud.
4. Be cautious with an unverified demand for a wire transfer, gift card or cryptocurrency. Contact your payment provider promptly if you already paid.

Report the listing

1. Open Avoiding Scams, then Report a listing.
2. Add Listing URL or describe What looks suspicious? Include relevant wording and dates. Your email is optional if you want a reply.
3. Choose Send report and keep the reference shown. If an error appears, read it before trying again. You can also email badlisting@rentari.ai.

Other reporting options

The Avoiding Scams page links to FTC and FBI IC3 reporting resources. A report to Rentari is separate from reporting suspected crime or asking a bank to recover a payment.

A suspicious message pattern

A contact says they cannot show the home, offers unusually low rent and asks for money before sending keys. Treat that combination as a reason to stop and verify the offer. Do not rely on a convincing personal story.