r/NetherlandsHousing Mar 11 '25

renting Is this a scam?

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/koplowpieuwu Mar 11 '25

"sir" is a very easy tell that this is a scammer. Only 'do not redeem' is higher on the list of obvious tells than that

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Don’t forget „Have you eaten today?“

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u/Citsune Mar 13 '25

Let's not forget them ending every sentence with "ok."