False Sousse landlord supplies useless keys after advance rent

Reported incident or attempt

How the approach works

A couple seeking a furnished apartment in Khzema paid two months’ rent through a purported relative. Keys and an address made the offer appear credible, but the keys opened no apartment there. The contacts then became unreachable.

What they wanted

Obtain advance rent

Reported outcome

The interviewee reported paying TND 1,500 and filing a complaint. Recovery and judicial outcome unknown.