Tag: Scam
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Airbnb scam alert? A landlord’s tale of deceit, ten...
Hello, I am writing to report a situation regarding the leasing of my flat in South West London. I enlisted the services of a small...
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London Housing Solutions Rips off Landlords and LHA
This report from Channel 4 investigates London Housing Solutions, a Rent to Rent company which is believed to have ripped off over...
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Property hijacks prompt fraud alert from the FSA
Financial watchdog is alerting landlords to watch out for property hijacking by fraudsters and crooked mortgage brokers.
The Financial...
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Is your name listed in the fraudster’s phone book?
Property investors targeted by fraudsters are about to receive a letter or email from financial watchdogs warning them crooks are trying...
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Crooked landlord admits stealing student deposits
A university had to take on extra staff to deal with complaints about a landlord who stole deposits on student housing.
Detectives...
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Buy to let property scam netted £450,000
A sham property investment company that conned landlords out of £450,000 has been wound up by the Insolvency Service.
Modo Homes Group...
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Buy to let fraudsters target landlords and letting agents
Police are warning about fraudsters who are ripping off landlords and tenants by posing as bogus letting agents.
Scotland Yard detectives...