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Direct answer
The biggest red flags in a NYC rental scam are a request for money before you see the apartment, payment by wire, prepaid card, money-transfer app or crypto, pressure to rent fast, and an agent whose license you cannot confirm. The NY Department of State lists checks to run before you pay or share personal information. (NY Department of State)
Checklist
Scam red flags
Ten sourced checks. The result is a count and a next step, not a verdict.
Check
SSN and applications
Five questions before you share a Social Security number.
How-to
Broker license
Eight steps through the state's eAccessNY public license search.
Where nessoo.com fits
Run these checks on any listing, including one you find through the marketplace.
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Keep going
Start with the red-flag checklist, the broker license check, or the SSN check.
Common questions
What should I check before I pay a deposit?
The NY Department of State says to avoid advance fees or deposits before you can inspect the apartment, to look up the agent's license, and to be wary of wire transfers, prepaid cards, money-transfer apps and crypto.
Does this site tell me a listing is real?
No. The tools give you checks and links. They do not judge a listing.
Who publishes nessoo.info?
Nessoo.com, a product of Nessoo, Inc. The marketplace is nessoo.com.
Sources
- NY Department of State, consumer alert on rental scams (2024-04-16)Checked 2026-10-27
- NYC DCWP, FARE Act page and FAQ (last updated 2026-06-02, checked 2026-10-27)Checked 2026-10-27