Real estate scams are as numerous and as tangible as they get they involve ID and money theft. The biggest problem with all major cities in the world is finding a place to stay is not just a problem, but The Problem. The Parisian real-estate scammer sent part of the required documents, which, by the way, are the de facto standard in real estate. Be careful with the landlord and ask for copies of your passport/id card, bank statements, payslips, utility bills, etc.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/real-estate-on-line-scams-in-paris/