PSA: Don't trust those 'guaranteed' short-term rental deals in Medellin

I just lost $800 on an apartment I booked for a month through a local Facebook group. The photos were fake, and the place was totally unsafe (broken locks, no window screens). I had to book a hotel last minute, which blew my budget. Has anyone found a legit way to find a place there without getting scammed?

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the_ivan2mo ago

My cousin in Laureles only uses verified local rental agencies now.

hannaht291mo ago

Reminds me of a scam my neighbor almost fell for last year.

jana_hernandez2mo ago

Yeah my friend got burned too, sounds like @the_ivan has the right idea.