Stay Safe: Avoid Housing Scams in Lund

Stay Safe: Avoid Housing Scams in Lund Brought to you by BoPoolen.nu -- Lund's trusted student housing platform

Finding housing can be stressful, but don't let scammers exploit your urgency! Every semester, criminals target students with fake rentals. Here's how to protect yourself with BoPoolen.nu's guidance:

🛡️ The BoPoolen Advantage

• We manually screen every listing before it goes live

• Only verified landlords see your applicant profile

• Non-profit & run by LUS (Lund's Student Unions)

• Contact us immediately if anything seems suspicious -- we work directly with police!

🚩 Major Red Flags

1. "I'm abroad" landlords who can't show the apartment

2. Pressure to pay NOW ("someone else will take it!")

3. Foreign payments: Western Union, overseas bank accounts, or "lawyers abroad"

4. No Swedish ID/bank account provided

5. Mismatched addresses: Landlord not registered at the rental property

✅ BoPoolen's Safety Checklist

1. Demand full ID: Name, Swedish personal number, and registered address.

2. Verify via Swish: Start a 1 SEK transfer to see their BankID name (We can help!).

3. Video call + ID check: Match their face to their photo ID.

4. Google the address: Use hitta.se/eniro.se to confirm ownership.

5. Reverse image search: Check if photos are stolen from other listings.

6. NEVER pay upfront: No deposits or rent before signing a contract and getting keys.

7. Visit first: Always see the apartment in person.

💡 If it feels wrong, STOP! Contact BoPoolen.nu immediately -- we'll help investigate.

📝 Even with Real Landlords...

• Always sign a contract

• Get receipts for all payments

• Know your rights: Visit our "Laws & Regulations" section

• Report issues to BoPoolen.nu first -- we advocate for students!

Remember: 95% of Lund students find housing! Stay calm, verify thoroughly, and trust BoPoolen.nu's screened listings.👉 Got doubts? Alert us at BoPoolen.nu -- we're here 24/7 to protect you.