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 …
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How to report a rent scam in the UK
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, …
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How to get refunded after a rent scam in Ireland
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 …
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Fake Airbnb websites and how to avoid
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 …
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Rent Scam Stories – Beware of rent discounts
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 …
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How a legitimate let became a €24,000 rent scam
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 …
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How to spot and avoid rent scams in Ireland
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 …
8 ways to avoid online rent scams
Online property rent scams are widespread but how can we avoid them? Lets dive in and take a closer look.