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How to Check if a Landlord or Agent is Legitimate in Ireland

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Ireland’s rental market has become a hotspot for scams, especially as housing demand continues to rise. Renters are often targeted with false promises of properties that don’t exist or are owned by someone else. At SecureProp, our primary purpose is to protect renters from these risks. We’ve compiled this guide using insights from real-life rental … Read more

Why it’s risky to respond to unsolicited property offers

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Applying for properties online creates personal data exposure for renters, which can be taken advantage of by bad actors. Online rental applications require a renter to share, at a minimum, their name, email address, phone number with unknown, unverified landlords – renters could typically apply for 50 – 100 properties before securing suitable accommodation so … Read more

How Irish Accommodation scams surge 65% in 4 years

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There has been a 65% increase in rent scams in the last four years, according to An Garda Siochana. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Laura Harmon, Executive Director of the Irish Council for International Students, said that international students who come to Ireland for study have been particularly impacted. “There are scammers out there trying … Read more

Would introducing confirmation of payee actually help rent scams?

Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a simple, yet highly effective way for banks to help prevent error and fraud – it prevents payments being made to the wrong bank accounts or indeed made-up identities. It checks the name of the payee against the account details provided and alerts you if they don’t match. Unfortunately, not … Read more