Rental scams

A campaign with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute Consumer Empowerment Alliance warning consumers of the dangers of rental scams.

JULY 2024

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute Consumer Empowerment Alliance and Consumer Friend have launched a new campaign warning consumers of the dangers of rental scams. Action Fraud reports the average rental scam victim in the UK loses £1,400.

We are hoping you will support the campaign with the below information and draft social media posts over the course of July and August.

Hashtags to use:

#ScamAware #RentalScams #NoMoneyUpfront #MeetTheLandlord

Please select the social media pack for your required language

Rental scams social media pack, English
Social media pack (English)
Rental scams social media pack, Welsh
Social media pack (Welsh)

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