property fraud
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Regulation & Law
Landlords warned over rising property title fraud activity
Information gained from FOI request to Land Registry reveals criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal properties, with rental homes particularly vulnerable.
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Regulation & Law
Fraudster admits to £8.5m conveyancing scam
Anopkumar Maudhoo splashed out proceeds of massive property fraud on boats and supercars.
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Rental market
WARNING: Fraudsters target tenants via Facebook and fake OpenRent website
Prospective tenants are asked to pay more than £1,000 by fraudsters who pretend to rent out a property they don't actually own.
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Regulation & Law
Well-known property figure turned fraudster jailed for four years
Adam Kirkbride was once an industry big hitter but despite an earlier director banning order, used his position as a director of three firms to take £60,000 off a pensioner deceitfully.
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Latest property news
Channel Five investigation exposes huge surge in property fraud
Property ownership is a cornerstone of financial stability for millions of people yet the threat of property fraud remains largely underestimated.
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Latest property news
Agents asked to help shield home owners from property fraud
Title Guardian says its new service 'watches' a range of Government and market data feeds to spot when scammers are trying to take over a property.
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Anti-money laundering
Crackdown begins on agents who ignore bribery, corruption and money laundering
RICS is set to require member agents to adopt personal money laundering statement including promise to report both fellow agents breaking law and sporting donations.
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Latest property news
FoI request reveals public fear and growing awareness of property fraud
Freedom of Information request by Thirdfort reveals 300% leap in the number of homeowners signing to a property alert scheme to protect against fraudulent property transactions.
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Regulation & Law
Agents urged to help register more homes with fraud alert service
Call by Thirdfort follows FOI request that shows just 1% of homes are registered with HM Land Registry service designed to stop property fraud.
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Crime
Infamous NW property fraudster found dead at his rented flat
An inquest has heard how, after serving time in jail for his £4.4m property fraud, Ken Metcalf developed an alcohol dependency.
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