Renters: Check the Property.
Then Check Who Really Owns It.
Rental fraud losses exceeded $350M last year — FBI IC3 data. See who actually owns a property, check its sale history, and screen any suspicious message or listing before you wire a deposit.
Check a property's ownership & listing history
Enter the rental address to see who owns it, its sale history, and current listing status — before you sign anything or wire a deposit.
Checks 158M+ US properties · Sale & ownership records · Active listing status · Ownership risk analysis
Know What to Watch For
5 most common rental fraud types
Fake rental listings
The property doesn't exist or is already rented by someone else.
Deposit wire fraud
Fake landlords redirect security deposits to personal accounts.
Fraudulent lease documents
Counterfeit leases designed to extort upfront payments.
Phishing from 'landlords'
Emails requesting payment or personal info before showing the unit.
Rental takeover scams
Scammers re-list legitimate rentals at lower prices to collect fees.
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$350M+
in rental fraud losses last year — FBI IC3
1 in 3
rental fraud victims wired money directly
44M
US renter households
10 sec
to screen a rental message for fraud