Put the offer in order
INCIBE flags suspiciously attractive prices, obstacles to viewings, pressure to pay and attempts to move discussions away from a listing platform. One sign does not prove fraud, but several together warrant stopping to check.
Save the listing, address, conditions and messages. Compare the complete monthly cost and separate payments. If the headline quotes one price and messages add further amounts, request a single written breakdown. Urgency is not a substitute for clarity.
Check the person, property and authority separately
Establish who is letting the property and in what capacity your contact acts. Registry information helps check registered ownership and charges. A document copy sent in a message does not, by itself, establish the sender’s identity or authority to represent an owner.
Arrange a viewing. If you are abroad, consider an independent representative you trust and agree what they will check. A video call can introduce the space; it does not replace every check involved in a transaction.
Join the pieces before paying
The property, parties, purpose of payment, recipient and refund conditions should be clear and agreed. If the bank-account holder differs from the contracting party, request an explanation and independent verification before transferring money.
Do not open a payment page merely because it arrives in a familiar chat. Access the service through your usual route and check whether the transaction exists in your account. Do not share verification codes with the person messaging you.
If you have already paid and suspect fraud, contact your bank immediately through an official channel and preserve the evidence. Resolving uncertainty beforehand is far more pleasant than reconstructing messages after a listing disappears.
An original DIAMAR editorial method: questions to investigate and discuss with a suitable professional. This is not a technical report or individual legal advice.
