Free official scam checks
Verify before you pay
Rental and property scams in Malaysia almost always fail one of three checks. Run all three on the official government sites below — they are free, take a minute, and you do not need an account.
Before you deal with them
Is this a registered agent?
Search LPPEH’s official register to confirm the agency they represent is registered, then ask the agent for their own REN/REA number to cross-check.
Operated by LPPEH / BOVAEP (Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents & Property Managers)
Open LPPEH registerOpens the official government site in a new tab
Before you trust who they say they are
Is their identity real?
Confirm an IC number belongs to a real, registered Malaysian and matches the name they gave you. A mismatch is a major red flag.
Operated by SPR (Election Commission of Malaysia)
Open MySPR SemakOpens the official government site in a new tab
Before you transfer any deposit or money
Is the bank account safe?
Check whether the bank account number or phone number has been reported for scams in the police mule-account database.
Operated by PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police, Commercial Crime Department)
Open Semak MuleOpens the official government site in a new tab
Walk away if you see these
Being rushed to pay a deposit before you have viewed the unit in person.
Asked to bank in to a personal account while they claim to represent a company or agency.
An agent who refuses to share their REN/REA registration number.
Prices far below the market, or a "booking fee" to even see the place.
On MyRumahBaru you only ever connect with agents through the platform, so you can keep these checks beside you the whole way.
Want the full walkthrough? Read our guide on how to verify a property agent in Malaysia.
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