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

The signaling through this online service can be used by any individual (major 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.

A false property rental advertisement is defined as an offer to rent a property. real estate (house, villa, apartment, etc.) which does not exist or who cannot be rented to the extent that the author of the advertisement is not the owner of the property or the accommodation is unavailable.

The perpetrator of this offense uses a website of property advertisements or sale/rental between individuals.

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.

FYI  

If you are an adult, you can also file a complaint on THESEE.

For minors, the complaint can only be filed by their legal representatives (e.g. parents).

What are the consequences of reporting THESEE?

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.

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

    Go to the online procedure

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    Verified 28 November 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)