Real estate scams are more common than most buyers realize — especially in fast-growing markets like Morocco.
A missing signature or unchecked document can turn a dream home into years of legal stress.
Here’s how to protect yourself from fraud and make every real-estate transaction safe and transparent with Darlink.
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1. Verify Credentials in 60 Seconds
• Agent licence → fnpi.ma/recherche
• Notary → ordre-notaires.ma
• Google “[Name] + arnaque” → zero hits = OK
Darlink does it for you — every agent is pre-vetted.
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2. Pay Like a Pro (Never Cash)
• 10 % deposit → blocked escrow at Attijariwafa Bank
• Never pay before the promesse de vente is notarised
• Screenshot every RIB & IBAN
Red flag: “Wire the money to my cousin in Spain.”
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3. Scan the Title Yourself (Free)
Go to ancfcc.gov.ma/mohafadati → paste the title number → 3 clicks.
Green = clean. Red = hidden debts or 7 co-owners.
Free QR code → scan & get the 2025 checklist PDF.
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4. Hire YOUR Notary (Not the Seller’s)
Cost: 1 % of price.
They block the deal if one heir is missing.
Darlink gives you 3 trusted notaries in 24 h.
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5. Buy Only on Verified Platforms
Social media = 80 % of scams.
Darlink = 0 scams since 2021.
Every listing is:
✅ Title-checked
✅ Agent-licensed
✅ Price-vs-market verified
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6. Spot the 3 Deadly Scams of 2025
1. Off-plan ghosts (pay 50 %, get sand)
2. Fake holograms on Titre Foncier
3. “Melkia-only” riads sold as titled
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7. Your 60-Second Action Plan
1. Paste title number → ancfcc.gov.ma
2. Screenshot red flags
3. Forward to hello@mediumspringgreen-gnat-932764.hostingersite.com → free verification in 2 h
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Avoiding real estate scams in Morocco isn’t complicated — it’s all about staying alert and informed.
By checking agent credentials, verifying ownership with ANCFCC, and using trusted platforms like Darlink, you can buy or sell with total peace of mind.
If you’re unsure about a property or contract, Darlink’s verification partners can review the documents for you before any payment is made.
It’s a small step that can save you years of stress — and thousands of dirhams.
Conclusion
Real estate scams Morocco are loud, but you’re louder.
7 checks = 100 % safe purchase.
👉 Browse 100 % scam-free villas & riads
For more expert advice on financing and mortgages, visit our Mortgage Guide Morocco.
You can also check ownership information on the ANCFCC official website.