▶️ You are a foreign student / young professional who is moving to Luxembourg for an apprenticeship / a “V.I.E.” / work experience,
▶️ You are looking for temporary accommodation from the comfort of your home abroad,
Guess what ?
✅ you are an ideal target for scammers!
So follow the tips below to outsmart them !
1️⃣ Deal with a professional person, a business and not with a private person hiding behind a digital avatar
· Check that the business exists beyond a social network group
· Check for proof of commercial activities and business details
· Ask a friend already present in Luxembourg to investigate for you
2️⃣ Check the property to rent
· Go on Google maps to compare received pictures and assumed surroundings
· Contact neighbouring businesses to confirm rental activities
· Ask a friend to go and visit on your behalf
· Ask for a live virtual visit and ask to see the street
3️⃣ Do not send any money before you sign a rental contract
· Only sign a contract on letterhead that you can check
· Transfer monies to a local bank account that physically exists
· Quite likely if findings on points 1 & 2 add up, it is safe enough to sign and pay.
You are never too careful 💝 and enjoy Luxembourg !
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