You can avoid would-be scammers by following simple common-sense rules:

  • Chat to people in person - Try to communicate to people via the phone or in person; you should get a better "feeling" for someone if you communicate directly.
  • NEVER wire funds via Western Union or MoneyGram or any other money wire service. This is a big no-no, do NOT do this.
  • Fake cheques and Money Orders are very common, and banks will cash them and hold you responsible when the fake is discovered weeks later.
  • eu.rentals.com is not involved in any transactions and does not handle payments, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer "buyer protection" or "seller certification". Many scammers will try and trick users in to believing that they are affiliated with eu-rentals.com, this is not true and is a scam.
  • Identity fraud is a big concern on the Internet today. Scammers try and obtain as much information from you as possible and then try to masquerade as you by opening credit accounts, etc. Keep your personal details safe (e.g. ID number, bank account details, physical and postal addresses ,etc). ONLY give this information to people you absolutely trust!
    • If the deal seams to good to be true, it generally is.

Recognising scams


Most scams involve one or more of the following:
  • An inquiry from someone far away, often in another country.
  • Western Union, Money Gram, cashier's cheque, money order, shipping, escrow service, or a "guarantee".
  • Inability or refusal to meet face-to-face or offer a local phone number.
  • Companies pretending to be large organisations but using a free email domain such as Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.

Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?

  • Non-emergency number for your local police department.
  • If you suspect that an item posted on eu-rentals.com may be part of a scam, please email the details to "abuse@eu-rentals.com". Be sure to include the URL in your message.

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