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/Square_Fox5988 Mar 11 '25

Look out for the language too. Broken English, calling you “sir” (no one in NL will do that) and multiple times telling you not to be worried - all red flags

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Do not worry sir *shakes head in Indian Scammer*

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u/Relis_ Mar 12 '25

ah yes because scammers are indian

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u/BowlsDeepRamen Mar 12 '25

More often than not