Visit before you pay
Never pay a deposit or rent for a property you have not viewed in person or through a trusted representative.
Safety centre
Stay safe when you rent, buy or lease
A few simple habits protect you from most property scams. Read them before you pay for anything.
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Most property scams follow the same patterns. Knowing them is the best protection.
Verify the realtor
Look for the Verified Realtor label, ratings, reviews and a complete profile.
Pay inside Malney
Use platform payments so every transaction has a record. Be cautious about requests to send money to personal accounts.
Check the documents
Ask to see title documents, tenancy or sale agreements and make sure names and details match.
Beware of deals that are too good
Unusually low prices, pressure to pay quickly or a refusal to meet are classic warning signs.
Meet in safe places
Arrange viewings in daytime, tell someone where you are going and bring a friend if you can.
Protect your information
Never share passwords, one-time codes or full card details, even with someone who claims to be from Malney.
Keep your records
Save messages, receipts and agreements. They help if there is ever a dispute.
Do
- Verify the realtor and the property
- Get agreements in writing
- Pay through secure, traceable channels
- Report anything suspicious to us
Don't
- Pay before you have seen the property
- Share one-time codes or passwords
- Rush because of “limited time” pressure
- Send money to unverified personal accounts
See something suspicious?
Tell us right away. Include the property link and any messages, and our team will investigate.
Browse with confidence
Every realtor on Malney is verified before they can publish. Meet them and see their ratings.