To avoid being scammed on portals, there are several precautions that can be taken, here are some:
1) If the apartment is no longer available upon arrival, the owner is required to refund the total amount. (Making mistakes is human, but one should not be greedy and always be available to the customer to find them a new accommodation.)
2) If the structure does not exist, you must immediately contact the reference portal. The latter will either refund you or give you a voucher to spend with their company.
3) Some use the technique of showing you one apartment and then when you arrive at the structure, you find a different apartment than the one chosen. (The owner is obliged to explain this change. If there are valid reasons, it is good to meet the owner halfway.)
4) They enter a desired arrival address and then take you to a less desirable address when you arrive at the reference address. Report the incident to the portal within 24 hours.
There are many fraudulent stories, but if you choose us, who have been operating in this sector for 6 years, you can be sure that what you see and read is what you will find. And never forget to call to be reassured about any doubts you have.
See you at Wanda's!