Why it’s risky to respond to unsolicited property offers
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
How to stop fake landlords with one simple safety step
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Online rent scams are prevalent, and it appears that the problem is only going to get worse. An Garda Siochana in Ireland have advised that ...
Would introducing confirmation of payee actually help rent scams?
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Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a simple, yet highly effective way for banks to help prevent error and fraud – it prevents payments being made ...
How to report a rent scam in Ireland
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If you’ve been scammed, there are organisations you should report the scam to as soon as possible. Try not to feel embarrassed about reporting a ...
How to get refunded after a rent scam in Ireland
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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 ...
Fake Airbnb websites and how to avoid
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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 ...
Rent Scam Stories – Beware of rent discounts
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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 ...
How a legitimate let became a €24,000 rent scam
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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 ...
How to spot and avoid rent scams in Ireland
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This article was created to help renters and landlords avoid rent scams in Ireland, and to improve the process for everyone. Our guidance has been ...
Why it’s risky to respond to unsolicited property offers
By securepropcom
How Irish Accommodation scams surge 65% in 4 years
By securepropcom
How to stop fake landlords with one simple safety step
By securepropcom
Would introducing confirmation of payee actually help rent scams?
By securepropcom
How to report a rent scam in Ireland
By securepropcom
How to get refunded after a rent scam in Ireland
By securepropcom
Fake Airbnb websites and how to avoid
By securepropcom
Rent Scam Stories – Beware of rent discounts
By securepropcom
How a legitimate let became a €24,000 rent scam
By securepropcom
How to spot and avoid rent scams in Ireland
By securepropcom