Rental scam checker

Use this free PeoplePick checker to slow down before you pay, sign or send money. Paste the details, remove private information first, and get plain-English red flags, missing information and questions to ask.

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Paste a quote, listing, offer, or plan. PeoplePick helps you spot red flags, hidden costs, and better questions to ask before you pay.

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Before you paste: remove names, phone numbers, addresses, account numbers, passwords, exact reference numbers and anything private.

Tip: include price, what is included, payment terms, warranty/returns, timing, and anything that feels off.

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Example checks

Tap one to fill the form with a realistic sample, then run DealCheck.

Frequently asked questions

Should I pay a deposit before viewing?

Be very cautious. Paying before viewing, especially to someone abroad or unavailable, is a common rental scam pattern.

What should I verify before paying?

Verify the landlord/agent, property address, viewing, deposit protection rules, tenancy terms, and payment route.

Is a cheap rental always suspicious?

Not always, but unusually cheap rent plus urgency, copied photos, or refusal to view is a strong caution signal.

What should I ask the landlord or agent?

Ask for a viewing, proof they can let the property, written tenancy terms, deposit protection details, and a safe payment process.

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