Security Centre
Your safety is our priority. Learn how to stay safe, avoid scams and report suspicious activity on Jamaica Homes, an independent classified property portal.
How to Stay Safe on Jamaica Homes
- Always verify the identity of a landlord or advertiser before paying any money.
- Visit properties in person before signing any agreement or transferring funds.
- Use Jamaica Homes' built-in enquiry system to keep a record of all communication.
- Be cautious of listings that seem too good to be true — they often are.
- Independently check claimed professional details with the relevant regulator or association before engaging.
- Never share your banking or personal ID information over chat.
How to Avoid Rental Scams
- Scammers often request deposits or rent payments before you have seen the property.
- Be suspicious of landlords who say they are overseas and cannot show you the property.
- Verify that the person advertising the property is the actual owner or authorised agent.
- Never pay via wire transfer, cryptocurrency or prepaid cards — use traceable payment methods.
- If a landlord asks for payment to 'secure' a property you have never visited, do not pay.
- Search the property address online to check for duplicate listings with different contact details.
Safe Viewing Tips
- Always tell someone where you are going and who you are meeting.
- Arrange viewings during daylight hours.
- Bring a friend or family member where possible.
- Meet the advertiser at the property — not a café or neutral location.
- Do not hand over any money at a first viewing.
- Trust your instincts. If something does not feel right, leave.
Safe Payment Guidance
- Always use traceable payment methods such as bank transfer or cheque.
- Never pay in cash without obtaining a signed, dated receipt.
- Pay deposits only after you have a signed tenancy or lodger agreement.
- Request a receipt for every payment made.
- Do not pay months of rent in advance unless you have a solid legal agreement in place.
- Be cautious of requests for unusually large deposits.
Professional information is self-declared
Landlords, developers, agencies and real estate professionals provide their own profile details, claimed licences and registrations. Jamaica Homes does not verify or endorse these claims. Users should carry out their own due diligence, including checking the Real Estate Board of Jamaica's public register where relevant, before paying money or entering into an agreement.
We monitor the marketplace and review reports of suspicious activity. Where we identify a concern or a breach of our rules, we may investigate and take action promptly.
Jamaica Homes labels explained
This listing has been selected by the Jamaica Homes team as a high-quality listing. It is not a verification of the advertiser, property ownership, listing details or transaction.
This advertiser was among the first to join Jamaica Homes. It indicates early adoption only and does not imply verification or endorsement.