近來不少民眾會利用臉書社團或租屋平台找尋出租房屋，然而，近期詐騙集團會盜用精美裝潢房屋照片，並以個人名義刊登出租資訊，過程中，利用人們「著急」與渴求「好物件」的心理，再以「限時優惠再優惠」、「不滿意保證全額退費」與「身分證保證」等話術，來騙取租客預付訂金或押金。
看到出租刊登的照片，可以先利用網路「以圖搜圖」功能，查看是否有不同地區出租但出現相同照片，以初步判別是否為詐騙物件，而最重要的是，在未實地看屋前，切勿預付訂金，應於看屋滿意後再給付。
須謹記簽約前，一定要先確認對方是不是真的房東，除了要求對方出示身分證件外，也應提供房屋權狀作查驗。 若是二房東轉租，須提供原租賃契約及轉租授權書；如果是透過仲介代租，須提供屋主親自授權的委託書。想要租得放心還可透過合法且專業的「不動產仲介經紀業」或「租賃住宅服務業者」尋找房源租屋，亦可降低遭不肖人士詐騙的風險。
常見的租屋詐騙手法主要有「先付錢可優先看房」、「假冒屋主帶看房，收完錢就搞失聯」、「加入LINE好友傳租屋訊息」等；而破解詐騙的自保之道有五「不」驟：(1)在簽訂住宅租賃契約前「不」要輕易給錢及提供身分證件、(2)租金顯著低於周遭租屋行情「不」合理、(3)刊登的照片風格像是飯店或樣品屋，「不」像真實居住環境、(4)網路平台發文者的姓名帳號「不」真實」、(5)對方探詢與租屋「不」相關的問題。
對以上的詐騙手法要保持警覺心預防自己受騙。但是網路詐騙手法日新月異，尤其是年輕的租屋族還是要小心為上，如果在租屋聯繫過程中發現有可疑之處，請快撥打165反詐騙專線詢問，千萬不要在狀況還不明朗的時候就急於付款，以免蒙受損失。
資料來源-網路自由時報 地產天下新聞
Recently, many people use Facebook groups or rental platforms to search for rental properties. However, in recent times, fraudulent groups have been using beautifully decorated house photos and posting rental information under personal names. During this process, they exploit people's sense of urgency and desire for good properties, using phrases like "limited-time discounts," "full refund guarantee if unsatisfied," and "ID verification guarantee" to deceive tenants into paying advance deposits or security deposits.
When seeing rental listings, it's advisable to first use the internet's "reverse image search" function to check if the same photos appear in listings from different areas, as a preliminary measure to identify potential scams. Most importantly, refrain from paying advance deposits before visiting the property in person; payment should only be made after inspecting the property and being satisfied.
Before signing any contracts, always confirm if the other party is indeed the real landlord. Besides requesting identification, they should also provide property deeds for verification. If subleasing from a sub-landlord, they should provide the original lease agreement and subleasing authorization; if renting through an agent, they should provide a commission from the landlord. To rent with peace of mind, consider using legal and professional "real estate brokerage services" or "rental housing service providers" to find rental properties, which can reduce the risk of falling victim to unscrupulous individuals.
Common rental scam tactics include "paying money to prioritize viewing," "impersonating landlords for property viewing and then disappearing after receiving payment," and "adding as LINE friends to send rental information." To protect oneself from scams, follow these five "do nots": (1) Do not easily give money or provide identification before signing a lease agreement, (2) Suspiciously low rent compared to the market, (3) Photos in listings resembling hotels or showrooms rather than real living environments, (4) Doubts about the authenticity of the internet poster's name and account, (5) Irrelevant questions asked by the other party during inquiries about renting.
Stay vigilant against these scam tactics to prevent falling victim. However, internet scam methods are constantly evolving, especially for young renters, so caution is key. If you encounter any suspicious situations during the rental process, promptly call the anti-fraud hotline at 165 for inquiries. Do not rush to make payments when the situation is unclear to avoid financial losses.
Source: Liberty Times Net and Housing Market News