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SG Student RoomsWhole-unit rentals for student groups
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Scam checklist

Read this before you pay anything

Students who are still overseas and new to the process are the easiest targets. If you see any of these, stop.

🚩 Red flags

  • Asked to pay a deposit to "lock" the unit before any viewing (even a video viewing)
  • Rent far below similar units in the area
  • "The landlord is overseas, we'll courier the keys", or text only, no video
  • The payee's name doesn't match the owner or the agency
  • Claims to be an agent but isn't on the CEA register
  • Pressure: "pay today or it's gone"
  • Payment by crypto, gift cards or to a "friend's" account
  • Full passport and pass copies requested before anything is agreed
  • Private sublet of a university hostel room (usually against the rules)

βœ… Safe steps

  • View first: in person, or a video call that shows the unit number and block
  • Check the agent's name, number and agency on the CEA register
  • The agent verifies the owner; the payee matches the owner
  • Sign an LOI with the amount and refund terms, then pay the deposit
  • Pay by bank transfer and keep the records; no cash to strangers
  • Save chats and listing screenshots

How to check an agent

  1. Open the CEA Public Register

    Every property agent in Singapore must be registered with the Council for Estate Agencies. Go to CEA β†—

  2. Search the name or registration number

    Numbers start with R. Check the photo, name and agency match what you were told.

  3. Compare with the ad

    A proper agent's ads (including Instagram, Facebook, Telegram) show their name, CEA number and agency.

  4. Still unsure? Call the agency

    Use the phone number on the agency's own website to confirm the person works there.

If you've been scammed

  • Call your bank immediately to try to stop or recall the transfer
  • File a police report online (Singapore Police Force e-services)
  • Call the ScamShield helpline 1799 for advice
  • Keep all chats, transfer receipts and screenshots
  • If the person is a registered agent, you can complain to CEA

Check police.gov.sg and scamshield.gov.sg for the latest numbers and procedures.

How I work

No fees before viewing; owner verified before the LOI; payments go to the account named in the LOI. You can check me on the CEA register any time: , CEA Reg. No. .

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