Renting in Barcelona
Check the property, the person’s right to rent it and the written terms before paying a deposit. An ID photo or a viewing alone does not prove someone is authorised to rent it out.
Official Generalitat warning →Check before you pay.
Dichabao Protect is a set of free tools to spot warning signs when renting a home, buying second-hand or receiving a suspicious message, and to help you decide what to check next.
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- Runs in your browser
- Doesn’t save your data
Choose what you need.
Select a tool to open it. Select it again to close it.
Something has happened. What should I do first?Choose your situation and we’ll suggest where to start.
Check something suspiciousRental, second-hand sale, email, text message or phone call.
Check a linkSee where a link leads before opening it.
See where a link leads before opening it. This tool does not check reputation or detect malware.
Create a strong passwordGenerate a random password for each account.
Use a different random password for each account. Store it in a password manager.
It is not saved or sent. Avoid generating passwords on shared or potentially compromised devices.
Protect my accountsSelect what you already do to see what’s missing.
Select the protections you already have and review what remains.
Quick guidesRentals in Barcelona, second-hand sales and suspicious messages.
Buying and selling
Open the Wallapop or Vinted app yourself and check payments and orders there. On Milanuncios, review the terms for the specific service: protections vary between transactions.
Wallapop safety →Vinted help →Messages and calls
If someone claims to represent your bank or a known service, end the conversation and verify using its app or a phone number from an independent source. A hidden caller ID alone does not prove a scam.
INCIBE resources →I’ve paid, shared details or installed somethingSteps to take as soon as possible.
If you sent money or bank details, contact your bank through an official channel as soon as possible and explain what happened. Keep messages, receipts and transaction details; notify the platform and ask the authorities how to report it.
If you shared a password, change it from a trusted device, review active sessions and enable multi-factor authentication. If you installed a suspicious app or gave remote access, stop using that device for sensitive activity and seek technical help.
Do not pay anyone who promises to recover your money in exchange for an advance fee. You can get free advice from INCIBE at 017.
Official help and external servicesINCIBE, AEPD and breach checks.
Have I Been Pwned: check whether your email appears in known breaches directly on that service. Your email is shared with the provider; no matches do not guarantee it was never exposed.
AEPD Priority Channel: for the unlawful sharing of sexual or violent content that puts someone at serious risk. It is not a general scam reporting channel.
General guidance · Sources: INCIBE, the Catalan Cybersecurity Agency and platform help centres · Reviewed: 2 October 2026. Independent project, not affiliated with these organisations.
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