Report a real estate rental scam (false announcement) - THESEE (Online service)

Ministry of the Interior

The signaling by means of this teleservice may be used by any individual (adult or minor), regardless of nationality.

You don't have to give your identity. You only need to provide an email address.

What is real estate rental scam?

The real estate rental scam is a infringement.

This is when a malicious individual pretends to be a proprietor (lessor) and to publish a false advertisement of real estate rental (durable or seasonal) on websites of real estate advertisements or sales between individuals (Airbnb, Booking.com, Leboncoin, etc.).

The purpose of this individual is to extract money, personal information or identity documents from you for fraudulent use (example: impersonation).

What are the conditions for reporting on THESEE?

2 cumulative conditions must be met before you can report on this online service:

  • You must not have met with the perpetrator of the scam (virtual relationship)
  • A sum of money must have been requested. IIt is not necessary for a payment and/or a collection to have taken place.
What are the consequences of such a report?

Reporting is not a complaint. It consists solely in informing the investigation services of theThe offense and to provide them with information to identify the perpetrator.

If you report a property rental scam, you will not be kept informed of the outcome of your report.

FYI  

If you have already filed a complaint with a police station or a gendarmerie brigade, you can also report on THESEE.

Go to the online procedure

Verified 05 July 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

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