How can I spot a fraudulent renter?

RentLinx scans every renter lead and includes a warning on each lead that originates from outside of the USA. The renter is almost certainly a spammer if their comments do not match the country we listed at the top of the lead (i.e. we tell you they're located in Nigeria and they tell you that they are living in London). Always be suspicious if the renter offers to send you more money than you request. They may even send you a check (which will eventually bounce) and ask you to return money to them or send money to a third party (posing as a vendor).

When a potential resident asks you to send money, it is almost certainly fraudulent.