Property News · October 24, 2016

The crooked landlords who are finding new ways to cheat desperate renters


Intense competition for sought-after properties means it’s all too easy to be taken in by fraudsters, says Harriet Meyer – so be aware of the pitfallsWhen Chanuki Bavington found what looked like the perfect flat to rent she was delighted and relieved. After living in supported accommodation and recovering from health problems, she longed for her own place.The offer of the one-bedroom flat in Exeter had come after she placed an advert on Gumtree asking for benefit-friendly landlords. However, the landlady said she lived in Coventry and couldn’t get the time off work to show Bavington around. “She said she’d had time-wasters in the past,” says Bavington. “We spoke at length, and her story seemed valid.” Bavington transferred £500 to the woman’s account, but several weeks later the 28-year-old was devastated to learn she had fallen for a scam. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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