How to tell a real listing photo from a stolen one
Reverse-image search the main photos and search the address with the listed rent. Watch for the same room on another site under a different owner, price, or contact. Check whether the images show the same layout, windows, and street as the address.
Photos alone never prove availability. Request a live video tour or in-person viewing that shows the room, shared spaces, building entry, and current condition. Ask a simple question the host must answer from the home.
Stolen photos are common; independent verification is the cure.
Source: FTC rental-listing scams.