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Why it’s risky to respond to unsolicited property offers

August 25, 2023

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 ...

Would introducing confirmation of payee actually help rent scams?

July 14, 2023

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 get refunded after a rent scam in Ireland

July 13, 2023

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 ...

How to spot and avoid rent scams in Ireland

June 15, 2023

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 ...