Safety & scam protection
Rental scams are the most common fraud in Cayman classifieds. CayMarket is built to make them hard — here's how the protection works, and how to spot the tricks that still get people.
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The golden rules
- 1. Never pay anything before viewing the property in person. No deposit, no “holding fee”, no first month.
- 2. Never wire money — no Western Union, MoneyGram, gift cards, or crypto. Ever.
- 3. Meet the landlord at the property. They should have keys and be able to show you around.
- 4. Keep chat in the app until you've met. A paper trail protects you.
- 5. Get a written lease before money changes hands, and a receipt for every payment.
Scams to recognise
The overseas landlord
“I'm abroad — wire the deposit and my agent will post you the keys.”
The property is usually real but stolen from another listing. There are no keys. Never pay anyone you haven't met at the actual property.
The too-good price
A Seven Mile 2-bed at half market rent, available immediately, landlord very responsive.
Scammers price 40–60% under market to create urgency. Check similar listings here — if it's dramatically cheaper, assume it's bait.
The pressure deposit
“Three other people want it — send CI$500 today to hold it.”
No legitimate Cayman landlord takes holding fees by wire/Western Union/crypto before a viewing. Walk away.
The off-platform pull
“Let's continue on WhatsApp / email — it's easier.”
Moving off-platform kills the paper trail. Keep the conversation in CayMarket chat until you've viewed the property in person.
The fake listing clone
Photos look professional; the same photos appear on other sites under different names.
Reverse-search suspicious photos. Report clones here — three independent reports hide a listing automatically.
Seen something suspicious?
Open the listing and tap Report this listing. Three independent reports hide a listing automatically pending review. You'll be protecting the whole island.
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