Is this property listing real? Check the photos before you pay a deposit
Fraudulent property and rental listings advertise homes that are elsewhere — or don't exist — using stolen photos. Upload a listing image and GeoInfer predicts where it was actually taken, so you can confirm the photos match the advertised address before handing over a deposit.
How to spot a fake property listing
Listing scams almost always reuse images of a property somewhere other than the advertised location. GeoInfer reads the visual content of a photo — the building style, the street, the surroundings — and estimates where it was really taken, even when the image has been screenshotted and stripped of metadata. If a listing for a flat in one city shows photos the model places two countries away, that's a clear red flag. Run the listing's exterior photos through GeoInfer, compare the prediction against the address in the ad, and never pay a deposit off-platform or before verifying the property is where it claims to be.
FAQ
How can I tell if a property listing is a scam?
Check where its photos were taken. Upload the listing's images to GeoInfer and it predicts each photo's location from the pixels alone. If the predicted location doesn't match the advertised address, that mismatch is a strong sign the listing is using stolen or misrepresented photos.
Does it work on screenshots from a listing site?
Yes. GeoInfer reads the visual content of the image, so it works on screenshots and re-uploaded listing photos that have had their GPS and EXIF data stripped.
The listing only shows interior rooms. Can it still help?
Interior-only photos are harder because they hold fewer location cues. Ask the agent or owner for exterior and street-facing photos, then check those. A refusal to provide them is itself worth noting.
What should I do if the location doesn't match?
Treat it as a red flag, not proof. Do not pay a deposit, insist on an in-person or live video viewing, and verify the seller or agent independently. A legitimate listing can be shown in person; a scam usually cannot.
Is it free to check a listing photo?
You can try GeoInfer free with no account. Community API access is credit-based for higher volumes.
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