Finland immediately dialed the number written on the room listing. She had a feeling that it was too good to be true, but she wanted to give it a try.
She was aware of the many scammers in Singapore who target innocent newcomers looking for cheap housing. Therefore, if her call was answered, she would ask to look at the property first before transferring money to anyone.
A middle-aged woman answered Finland's call and gave her an address so she could come and inspect the room for rent. The location was in the city center, close to Fort Canning Park.
Without wasting time, Finland went immediately. She wanted to make sure that the room did exist and would not be taken by someone else. The property was a little bit far from the office, but she could take the bus.
