Scams
Rental scam
In Turkish: Kiralık ilan dolandırıcılığı
A fake listing for a flat, holiday home or car, cheaper than similar ones, asking for a deposit before you can see it.
The listing uses real photos taken from elsewhere. The "owner" is usually abroad or unavailable, and asks you to reserve with a transfer to a personal account before anyone views it.
A transfer to a stranger is very hard to reverse, and photos of IDs or video tours can be borrowed. If you cannot see the place and confirm who owns it first, the deal is not safe to pay for.
What to do
- Do not pay a deposit before you have seen the place and met the owner or a verifiable agent.
- Be wary of prices far below similar listings and of pressure to decide today.
- Search for the listing photos online to see if they appear under other addresses.