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Airbnb scam alert? A landlord’s tale of deceit, tenant troubles and growing costs

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...
0:03 AM, 2nd May 2023, About 2 years ago|10
London Housing Solutions Rips off Landlords and LHA

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...
17:06 PM, 10th March 2014|2
Property hijacks prompt fraud alert from the FSA

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...
16:14 PM, 27th April 2012|0
Is your name listed in the fraudster’s phone book?

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...
16:41 PM, 24th April 2012|0
Crooked landlord admits stealing student deposits

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...
15:29 PM, 15th March 2012|1
Buy to let property scam netted £450,000

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...
17:28 PM, 29th February 2012|5
Buy to let fraudsters target landlords and letting agents

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...
17:01 PM, 16th February 2012|0
Landlord and his Lover Conned £20,000 in Benefits

Landlord and his Lover Conned £20,000 in Benefits

16:51 PM, 13th February 2012|0
Fight Fraud by Taking your Property Ex-Directory

Fight Fraud by Taking your Property Ex-Directory

17:00 PM, 2nd February 2012|1
‘Rescue Schemes’ Closed

‘Rescue Schemes’ Closed

14:47 PM, 3rd January 2012|0
2.4 Million Homeowners Row with Builders Over Shoddy Work

2.4 Million Homeowners Row with Builders Over Shoddy Work

14:46 PM, 5th August 2011|0
SCAM ALERT – please tell your tenants and landlords

SCAM ALERT – please tell your tenants and landlords

15:17 PM, 23rd July 2011|5
Mortgage fraudster stole landlord IDs to con lenders

Mortgage fraudster stole landlord IDs to con lenders

9:20 AM, 14th July 2011|0
Rogue letting agent closes owing clients up to £500,000

Rogue letting agent closes owing clients up to £500,000

15:08 PM, 7th July 2011|19
Property investors mount Inside Track legal challenge

Property investors mount Inside Track legal challenge

8:45 AM, 29th June 2011|0
What to do if your letting agent goes bust

What to do if your letting agent goes bust

8:33 AM, 29th June 2011|6
Landlord conman had 32 false identities

Landlord conman had 32 false identities

16:12 PM, 8th June 2011|0
Directors banned for £3 million landbanking con

Directors banned for £3 million landbanking con

9:11 AM, 6th June 2011|0
How property crooks cheat landlords out of cash

How property crooks cheat landlords out of cash

10:04 AM, 27th May 2011|0
Brokers warned about buy to let mortgage fraudsters

Brokers warned about buy to let mortgage fraudsters

15:20 PM, 9th May 2011|0
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