Scam inquiries new landlord

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Hi everyone

I have an enquiry from a potential tenant, seems a bit off, they leave hours between correspondence, i offered a walk through video and asked for a mobile number to WhatsApp it.
It is a strange number starring with 00278, i am based in Scotland UK and this is not a UK based code.

I have googled the code and it could be a scam number.

Has anyone had experience with this or am i paranoid?

Thanks
Aileen

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Listen to your gut. If it feels off don’t pursue it. Better to wait for the right tenant than getting stuck with the wrong one.

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Thanks Tricia,

Think your right something just feels off, this is our first BTL so just trying not to get drawn in.

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A quick Google search shows this MAY be a South African number
So your suspicions MAY be correect as previously stated trust your gut

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Good for you. You’re in a vulnerable position.

A void is always cheaper than an eviction. Don’t ever be rushed or pressured into offering an applicant a tenancy.

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