Protect yourself from Rental Fraud:
- Do not send money to anyone advertising rental properties online until you are certain the advertiser is genuine.
- Do not pay any money until you or a reliable contact has visited the property with an agent or the landlord.
- Do not be pressurised into transferring large sums of money. Transfer funds to a bank account having obtained the details by contacting the landlord or agent directly after the above steps have been followed. Be sceptical if you’re asked to transfer any money via a money transfer service like Western Union.
Further help and advice is available from the States of Jersey Police www.jersey.police.uk and the Jersey Fraud Prevention Forum www.fraudprevention.je