RENTAL SCAMMERS BEWARE

 You are desperate for a rental, and you see one not on an official site but something like a community group - please be very wary as it's probably a scammer.

Here are six tips directed at renters to help them avoid rental scams

• Be cautious of situations where a supposed landlord is asking for payment in an unusual way, such as with gift cards or money orders.
  
• Exercise wariness in situations where someone is demanding you act too quickly - in these situations scammers don’t want you to have the time to stop and think things through.
  
• Be cautious of any person who says they are unable to meet in person. No genuine real estate agent will pressure you to take a property without viewing it first.
  
• In situations where a property must be rented sight unseen, ensure that this process is facilitated through a reputable agent and that elements such as a live walk-through via video call are available.
  
• Use established websites for finding listings or look directly at a real estate agent’s website for rental property listings.
  
• Be wary of landlords or property managers who will not speak on the phone. Reputable agents and agencies will always make themselves contactable.

Any agent should not let your application go through unless someone or yourself has inspected the actual property.  It's a good thing to google the company/person to see if they are from a legit company.

Any issues or question please email me gill@viviansrealestate.com.au or contact me on 0415 853 926.

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