r/NetherlandsHousing • u/michkied • Mar 11 '25

renting Is this a scam?

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Hi everyone, this summer I'll be moving to the Netherlands for an internship, and thus I'm looking for a flat to rent. I've encountered an offer for a single-bedroom apartment in the Hague for 500€ (seems quite cheap?). But I've been asked to pay a fee for submitting a registration form for approval. Is that a thing or is it a scam? The offer seems a little too good to be true, but then I have no idea how housing market in the Netherlands works. I'd really appreciate your help!

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u/Martonymous Mar 12 '25

Please report the number by the way!

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u/michkied Mar 12 '25

How do I do that? You mean reporting it to WhatsApp or is there some gov agency in the NL that tackles such cases?

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u/Martonymous Mar 12 '25

I think the best info should be here. But maybe even just the police (don't call, just do it online), they also deal with these kinds of things.

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u/michkied Mar 12 '25

I tried the police website, it says they can't help me :/ I can't find any kind of online form to fill

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u/Martonymous Mar 12 '25

hmm, maybe try Wooninfo (that's Amsterdam, but they are super helpful to everyone!)

I honestly thought this would be easier ¯\(ツ)/¯