This rental scams NSW course shows you how scams work, how to check a listing, landlord and agent, and what to do if you are caught out when you rent in New South Wales. It's for anyone searching for a rental, especially students and people new to Australia. It's online and self-paced.
Who this course is for
- Students looking for a room or unit in NSW
- People new to Australia searching for a first rental
- Renters who want to avoid fake rental listings
What you'll learn
- The common types of rental scams and warning signs that a listing, landlord or agent may not be genuine
- How to check a listing, landlord and agent, including verifying an agent's licence with the NSW Government licence check
- What you can lawfully be asked to pay when applying for and starting a NSW tenancy, and how to pay safely
- What personal information to give when you apply, how to protect your identity documents, and the NSW guidance and new rules on renters' information
- How to recognise phishing, payment redirection and overpayment scams, and protect your accounts
- The right steps, in the right order, if you've been scammed or your identity is at risk, and where to get help in NSW
Course details
- Format: online, self-paced, 6 narrated video lessons with captions, activities and practice checks
- Time: about 1.5 hours, including the activities and the final quiz
- Assessment: online quiz, marked automatically, 3 attempts, 80% to pass
- Certificate: Certificate of Completion when you pass
- Includes: participant guide PDF to keep
- Price: $99 AUD per person; group bookings available
Frequently asked questions
Is this rental scams NSW course accredited? No. It's a non-accredited short course, not nationally recognised training. You receive an ASTC Certificate of Completion.
Does it show me how to check a real estate agent? Yes. You'll learn how to check that a listing, landlord and agent are genuine, including verifying an agent's licence with the NSW Government licence check.
What if I've already been scammed? The final lesson covers the right steps, in order, if you've been scammed or your identity is at risk, and where to get help in NSW.
This is a non-accredited short course and is not nationally recognised training. General information only, current as at November 2026; not legal advice.