Price too good to be true
Rent far below similar flats in the area, to attract as many applicants as possible.
Moving to France
Moving to France? Check a rental listing before you send any money
Students, interns and new hires arriving from abroad are the favourite targets of fake landlords. Paste the listing (in French or English) and ScanLogement flags the warning signs in 10 seconds. Free, no account.
The classic French rental scams
The same patterns come up again and again.
Landlord “abroad”
No visit possible; keys will be “sent by post” once you pay.
Deposit before the visit
Bank transfer abroad, cash transfer (mandat cash), prepaid card or crypto before any signed lease.
Pressure
“Lots of applicants, decide today” — so you don't have time to check.
Before paying anything in France, always get:
- A real visit (in person, or a live video call with an identifiable person).
- A signed lease (bail) and a check-in report (état des lieux).
- The landlord's ID or the agency's mandate.
- A traceable payment method — never a cash transfer, prepaid card or crypto.
- Note: the full site is in French; the scanner works with listings in French or English.
FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes: one free scan per day, no account. The detailed report (in French) costs €2.99 if you need it.
Does it guarantee a listing is safe?
No. ScanLogement detects known warning signs. It doesn't replace a visit or checking the landlord.
I already paid — what now?
Call your bank immediately, keep all evidence, report the listing on signal.conso.gouv.fr and file a police report.