Fake Apartments and Rental Scams Target Students in Prague, Police Warns
Prague Police are warning about a growing number of rental fraud cases, with international students among the groups most vulnerable to fake apartment listings. Leaving everything you know behind is the beginning of a new chapter. A new city. A new home. A new life. After weeks of searching, you finally have the keys to your apartment in Prague. You climb the stairs of an old building, find the right door and put the key in the lock. But it will not turn. You try again. You check the address, look at the contract and reread your messages with the supposed landlord. Everything appears to be in order, except for one crucial detail: the apartment was never yours. The address exists. The building is real. But the home you thought you had rented does not belong to you. A Key That Opens No Doors Rental scams are an increasingly common problem in Prague’s housing market, with international students among the most vulnerable targets. Many arrive in the Czech capital without knowing the local rental system or having the opportunity to view an apartment in person. The pressure to secure accommodation before the start of the academic year can also make... The post Fake Apartments and Rental Scams Target Students in Prague, Police Warns appeared first on Prague Morning .