How to know the landlord is genuine?

[Bally0]

Hi folks

I have been contacted by a landlord who is claiming she is using Airbnb to make the payment, she is based in Spain and i am looking for a room in Berlin, she has said after paying the deposit (which goes to airbnb) an airbnb agent will come to the apartment to hand over the keys, i can also cancel the booking if i dont like the place and get full refund.

Is this geunie? and if so what information should she provide me before hand?

Thanks

Bally 

[Marzena4]

Hello @Bally0 I'm afraid it's a scam. There are no Airbnb agents.

[Elena87]

@Bally0

It's all bull and it's just a criminal asking you to wire them money.

Look for a place on a reputable website, do yourself a favour.