Scam prevention
10 Red Flags Before Paying for an Apartment
Scam signals every Nigerian renter should know.
By Yike Editorial Team · Updated 5 June 2026
Walk away if…
The agent refuses a physical viewing, demands full rent before keys, uses only stock photos, or cannot explain who the landlord is. Report the listing on Yike if something feels wrong.
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