We are not a homestay agent
HomestayFinder is only a web-site to help host families and students looking for a homestay to meet each other.
We do not collect fees or payments from guests.
We do not send payments to host families.


Be cautious of e-mails asking you to provide condidential and financial information


Never send funds for "overpayments"
Cons often win trust by sending you what looks like a real check. They may ask you to cash it and return all or a portion of it to them to cover fees or an overpayment. The check will invariably bounce, and you'll be on the hook for the money.

Think scams happen only to other people?

Guard against scams: How to do your homework

Scam Speak: If you hear any of these lines, your fraud alarm should start buzzing.

4 scams: How to avoid them

Related topics: Preparing a Homestay contract, Improving communicating to your guest