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If you’ve fallen victim to a rent scam in the UK, it’s essential to act fast and report it. Rent scammers are becoming increasingly clever, often creating highly believable schemes that deceive even the most cautious renters. Whether you’re an experienced renter or new to the property market, a momentary lapse in judgment can result … Read more
Apart from managing the emotional stress, getting your money back after a rental scam should be the priority. Unfortunately, we cannot say with certainty whether you will succeed as it depends on the circumstances of the case on hand. This guide is designed to outline how the process works and provide advice regarding how a … Read more
In 2021, Amy Gibbons and her two friends were relieved to find a suitable property in Galway within budget. They messaged the advertiser on a local property website and were encouraged to hear that the property was still available. Unfortunately, their delight was short lived it was just 48 hours later when they realised that … Read more
On Sunday, February 27 2022, Lynda and James Kayll claim that they saw an advertisement on Facebook Marketplace showing a property available for rent in Marbella, Spain. Given the property was listed at an attractive price, Lynda wasted no time in contacting the advertiser and conversations followed via email. The alleged rental scammer sent her … Read more
Identifying rental scams is not easy, especially if the scammer has access to the property in question and can host viewings. A lot of rental scammers will copy details and photos from previous property advertisements to create a fake rental listing, however, this stories illustrates how some criminals are going even further – renting a … Read more
At SecureProp, our primary purpose is to protect renters from these risks. We’ve compiled this guide using insights from real-life rental scams, lessons learned from cases across Ireland, and guidance from reputable sources such as An Garda Síochána, Threshold.ie (a housing advice and advocacy organisation), and local universities. These real-world scenarios have shaped our strategies … Read more
Online property rent scams are widespread but how can we avoid them? Lets dive in and take a closer look.