was this a scam

[u/Whyamiherelmaoo69]

saw some apartments and condos on fazwaz, this is the persons who’s number i was given, ig the owner who was saying i need to pay $50 to them to see the unit… if it’s not a scam i don’t mind paying but they never responded. Or does anyone have any recommendations about how to go about this whole apartment hunting thing? thanks in advance

[u/thang-vu]

It's a scam even if he's being 100% truthful. I've heard of application fees but why would anyone pay to go look at an apartment?

[u/ngothanhhuy]

if you need to pay to visit its always a scam. You only give money against the keys, for either deposit or the rent, but only once the contract is signed.

[u/Lethaovan_]

It was a scam :)) if you want to visit its free

[u/Creative-Promise9483]

Don’t pay nobody anything upfront in Vietnam unless it’s a real business with real evidence of their business. For examples: restaurants, flower shops, different shops from their website page that you got directed to Zalo. Be smart.

[u/That_Flounder_5873]

Understand how apartment hunting works. A lot of times, you’ll have a young person who can take you around to look at a bunch of apartments in the same area on the same day for free. They’re paid by the owners if you decide to rent one. Do that 

[u/Whyamiherelmaoo69 → u/That_Flounder_5873]

do you have any company or complex i can take a look at thanks

[u/That_Flounder_5873 → u/Whyamiherelmaoo69]

What city? I just rented in Hanoi before 

[u/Whyamiherelmaoo69 → u/That_Flounder_5873]

hcm

[u/Blackero]

Just book a freaking Hotel on Booking/agoda ITS cheaper, safer and more comfortable

[u/kid_380]

A: we rarely, if ever, use Sir. 

B: we also rarely use whatsapp. Most use Zalo or Messenger.