- Fraudulent Lettings Empire Led by Mohammed Haque Stole £18M
Victims—many of them students or newcomers to the UK—were deceived into handing over deposits for fake properties, then threatened with illegal evictions The fraud, led by Mohammed Moynul Haque, involved multiple rogue agencies, including Citiside Properties Ltd, Flintons, and Mayfields
- They built an Airbnb empire in L. A. It was illegal, according to suit . . .
The lawsuit alleges that they operated more than 30 illegal rental properties across L A since 2020, including at least 10 that are subject to the city’s rent stabilization ordinance
- That Rental Listing Might Actually Be a Scam - Lifehacker
Rental scams are tricking people into giving away their money and personal information Here's how to stay safe
- Fake Rental and Real Estate Listings: Exposing Phantom Rentals and Wire . . .
Phantom rentals and real estate wire fraud have emerged as two of the most devastating schemes, leaving victims financially ruined and emotionally shattered This article unpacks their mechanics, real-world impacts, and strategies to protect yourself
- L. A. County woman’s home posted on fake rental scam listing . . . - KTLA
A homeowner in Rosemead said strangers continue showing up at her front door after a scammer listed her home for rent on a popular travel website
- Rental Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Rental Fraud - Zillow
When you’re searching for a rental, here are some tips on how to avoid fraud listings, fake leases, roommate scams, and more
- Rental Listing Scams | Consumer Advice
Scammers take over legitimate rental listings and make them their own Scammers copy the pictures and descriptions of online rental listings, replace the agent’s contact information with their own, and post the phony ads on a new site
- The Rental Scam: How Fake Listings Lead to Real Danger
Rental scams can steal more than your money—they can put you in danger Learn how fake listings fool real renters
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