Rental Scam Checker UK | Check a Rental Listing Before You Pay
Free UK Rental Scam Checker

Check a rental listing before you send money.

Paste the listing details, answer a few quick questions, and get a simple risk report showing possible scam signs, missing information, and questions to ask before paying.

1. Add the listing Paste the description and basic details from the rental advert.
2. Answer safety questions Tell us if you have viewed it, been asked to pay, or received suspicious messages.
3. Get a risk report See red flags, missing details, and a message you can send to the landlord or agent.

Rental listing details

You do not need to include personal information. Paste only the listing text and rental details you want checked.

Avoid pasting your own phone number, email address, bank details, or private documents.

This checker gives general risk indicators only. It cannot guarantee that a listing is safe or unsafe.

Before you check

The checker looks for common warning signs and missing details. It does not store your listing or replace proper checks.

What you’ll get A simple risk level, possible red flags, missing information, suggested next steps, and a message you can copy.
Do not paste private details Avoid adding your own phone number, email address, bank details, ID documents, or tenancy documents.
  • ✓ Check payment-before-viewing requests
  • ✓ Flag missing address or deposit details
  • ✓ Generate questions to ask before paying