Marketplace, jobs, and rental scams
Buyer/seller fraud on online marketplaces, fake job offers, employment scams, and rental scams.
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Warning: The 'Equipment Purchase' Fake Job Scam Steals Savings
Job seekers face a new threat: fake job offers demanding upfront payment for 'equipment'. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and how to protect your finances.
£10m Lost to Fake Job Scams
Scammers target job seekers with fake employment offers, costing victims millions in losses, with phishing and identity theft on the rise
Task Scam Alert: How 'Easy Online Jobs' Steal Your Savings
A new task scam offers quick cash for micro-tasks, then traps victims with fake investment upgrades. Learn how this employment scam unfolds.
Fake Recruitment Agency Scam: Your Dream Job is a Lie
Scammers pose as recruitment agencies, offering high-paying jobs for upfront fees. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and protect your finances.
Rental Application Scam: How Crooks Hijack Real Listings
Scammers are hijacking legitimate rental listings to steal application fees and personal data. Learn how this rental fraud unfolds and protect your money and identity.
Employment Scam Costs £4m
A new wave of employment scams is targeting job seekers, with losses exceeding £4m in the past quarter, including phishing and fake job listings
Package Reshipping Scam: Your 'Work-From-Home' Job Could Be Crime
Scammers lure job seekers with fake remote roles, turning them into unwitting participants in package reshipping fraud. Learn how to spot this dangerous employment scam.
Rental Scam Warning: How Fake Listings Steal Your Deposit
Desperate for housing? Scammers exploit the rental crisis with fake listings, stealing deposits from unsuspecting tenants. Learn how to spot apartment fraud.