News, Rent scams, UK

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

October 14, 2024

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 ...

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 ...

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How to report a rent scam in the UK

July 13, 2023

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, ...

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 ...

Fake Airbnb websites and how to avoid

July 7, 2023

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 ...

How to spot and avoid rent scams in Ireland

June 15, 2023

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 ...