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The rental scams that target international students, how each one works, and how to prove it before you pay.
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The single most common way international students lose money in the Netherlands. How the scam works, what the messages look like, and what to do if you already paid.
A landlord who is working in London, Dubai or Nigeria and will courier you the keys. Why this specific story is almost always a scam, and how to prove it in ten minutes.
Marktplaats is excellent for furniture and dangerous for rooms. How fake listings, fake buyers and the Tikkie link scam work, and the rules that keep you safe on both platforms.
Protect your deposit. Learn the most common housing scams in the Netherlands, illegal agency fees, and why you should never rent a room sight unseen.
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