HousingPal actively monitors all listings for fraud and scams. We're committed to making Hyderabad's rental market safe for everyone.
User reports a listing
Any user can report suspicious listings directly from the listing page.
Our team reviews the report
Our trust & safety team investigates all reports within 48 hours.
Evidence is verified
We verify the report against listing data, photos, and contact details.
Action is taken
Confirmed fraudulent listings are suspended immediately. Reporters are notified.
Hyderabad rental scams follow predictable patterns. Learn to spot them:
Advance payment before visit
Never transfer money before physically visiting the property and meeting the owner.
Pressure to decide quickly
Scammers create urgency. Genuine owners give you time to decide.
Rent too good to be true
If the price is dramatically below market rate, it's almost always a scam.
Owner is "abroad" or "unavailable"
Classic scam setup. Insist on meeting in person before any payment.
Photos look too professional
Reverse image search listing photos. Scammers steal images from other sites.
Multiple people listing same property
If you see the same property from different numbers, it's a red flag.
Asking for OTP or bank details
Legitimate landlords never ask for OTPs. End the conversation immediately.
Refusing to show the property in person
Always insist on a physical visit before paying anything.
Always visit the property in person before making any payment
Meet the owner or their authorised representative face-to-face
Verify owner identity using Aadhaar or other govt ID
Use HousingPal messaging to keep all communication on record
Pay only via bank transfer (IMPS/NEFT) — never via UPI to unknown numbers
Take photos during your visit in case of future disputes
If scammed, immediately file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
Do not transfer any more money
Immediately stop all payments and communication with the scammer.
Report to HousingPal
Use the "Report Listing" button on the property page so we can suspend it instantly.
File a cybercrime complaint
Visit cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (National Cybercrime Helpline) immediately.
Contact your bank
If you transferred money, contact your bank immediately to attempt a chargeback or recall.
File an FIR
Visit your nearest police station and file an FIR. Bring all evidence: screenshots, transaction IDs, listing details.
For urgent matters involving active scams or immediate safety threats, contact us directly.