Red flags: common property scams

Walk away if someone demands a large deposit before you see the deed, refuses a video call or site visit, or pressures you to pay only in cash to a third party “today only”. Be careful with prices far below the street for the same block, sellers who cannot produce ID matching the deed, and “guaranteed” government allocation stories with no paper trail. On Aqar Iraq, prefer verified contact via WhatsApp after you review the listing, and keep money transfers tied to documented contract steps. If it feels rushed, pause and call a lawyer.