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The fake Wohnungsgeberbestätigung trap — why buying one ends your visa

Forged landlord certificates sold on Telegram and housing groups are a criminal offence under §271 StGB. Using one triggers visa revocation and deportation. Here is the clean legal explainer and what to do if you already bought one.

Published 2026-04-23

The €800 Telegram apartment deposit scam sweeping Berlin and Frankfurt (2026)

Fake apartment listings on Telegram and WhatsApp housing groups are costing newcomers €300–€800 in lost deposits. Here are the red flags, the 24-hour bank-recall window, and what to do if you already sent money.

Published 2026-04-23