Landlords Warned of Increased Property Fraud Risk
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Landlords Warned of Increased Property Fraud Risk

By The Property AI Team · 25 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.

Landlords Warned of Increased Property Fraud Risk

Landlord Today reports that landlords, along with buyers, sellers, and owner occupiers, are being urged to be aware of the growing threat of property fraud. The article highlights that criminals are increasingly targeting property transactions.

According to the report, Mortgage Advice Bureau notes that many clients are still unaware of the risks involved or the steps they can take to protect their identity and property. The warning is relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks who may be involved in property transactions or management.


Source: Landlord Today
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