Action Fraud received more than 6,000 reports of online rental scams in the year to December 2022, with victims losing more than £10m.
Fraudsters are using platforms such as SpareRoom and Facebook to trick renters with fake listings. In some instances, scammers pose as landlords and ask for deposits before a viewing has taken place. With scams so commonplace, it’s critical to stay vigilant when searching for a property online.
Find out how this scam works and how to avoid it. (Which? - 3 Feb 2023)
