Brits considering a home has been issued an urgent warfare cases of fraud surged last year, with one age group de -emed partically vulnerable.
Cases of criminals duping people out of cash for fake rental properties have surged in the past year.
One Common Scam Offers Access to properties that do not exist or that they are not theirs to rent.
Fraudsters typically use fake details and photos and offer prices well below the market rate.
According to figures released by the home office that would take it from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), Rental Fraud Losses Amounted to Nearly £ 9mille Last Year Across Nerly 5,000 Cases.
Data Covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland Shows that the 18 to 29-Year-Wold Age Group account for nearby Half (48%) of Reported Rental Fraud Cases last year, with 30 to 39-soer -old age group Accounting for a further 25%.
Now, a Minister has urged people to avoid paying money bee they have been to a property viewing.
Fraud Minister Lord Hanson Said: “Rental Fraud is an Utterly Shameful Crime, and this new data short served as a stark reminder that one can be a victim. Are; Fraudsters will get to any stop and think over their money.
“The Home Office will be Making Progress on all of Those Issues Through the next phase of our Stop! Think Fraud Campaign, and the new, expanded Fraud Strategy we are developing this year as part of this goverynment ' For change. “
Oliver Shaw, Commander for Fraud and Cybercrime at the City of London Police, Added: “Young People are Targeted by Criminals Whilst Theey Look for New Accommodation or Housing Opp.
“This can result not only in a devastating financial loss but can also lead to a negative impact on their mental health. Issue this is in affection 18 to 29-year-olds.
“That's where we, as the National Lead Force for Fraud, Continue to SUPPORT The Stop! Think Fraud Campaign's Ongoing Efforts to Rise Awareness of this Vital Issue.
“We continue to work to highlight emerging cybercrime and fraud type that could be a threat, understanding the impoting, and advocating ways the public can prevent themselves from the happiness. Victims of Fraud. “