Not a scam. Although it seemed like it at first when they asked to pay the deposit externally, but they were cooperative when i suggested paying it through airbnb. Also i got my deposit back and the stay was okay. The apartment was beautifully decorated and clean and newly renovated. It was a little hard to figure out the smart lock but we figured it out at the end. Also its on the second floor without an elevator. So if you have a lot of luggage good luck with that.