Tag: Scam
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
