Property Letting Scam

Property Letting Scam

It has come to our attention that there is a Property Letting Scam using our name!

Isca Forwarding Ltd would like to make it clear that we are in no way associated with any Letting Agents or Property Rental Companies. We never take deposits for any and we do not courier Rental Agreements or Property Keys.

We can see by looking around on the internet that this kind of scamming is widespread with cases worldwide. You can read up on how the scammers work in this link: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/one-in-ten-have-fallen-victim-to-rental-fraud-sept13

Action Fraud

Action Fraud is the UK’s National Fraud and Cyber Crime Crime reporting website.

You can you get great advice and tips on there to help make sure you don’t get scammed. You can also report any scams that you have been caught up in. So it is well worth checking out!

Where is this Property Letting Scam happening?

We believe it goes on worldwide, but are aware of recent report in Australia

https://www.realestate.com.au/advice/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams/

as well as Canada and the USA

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/how-to-avoid-online-rental-scams-1.3474445

What to do if you are asked to pay your deposit and you are suspicious

Please follow the advice in the links and make sure that you do not part with any money unless you are absolutely certain that you are going to get what you pay for!

If you are asked to pay Isca Forwarding Ltda deposit for a property, DO NOT PAY IT!

Isca Forwarding would NEVER take deposits for properties/keys/ rental agreements.

If in doubt call us on 01392 369923 and speak with one of the team. Or use our Contact page: Contact Us

Isca Forwarding


Isca Forwarding are a UK based independent Freight Forwarder who have unrivalled logistics experience.  We provide international sea freight, air freight and road freight services for commercial businesses and the personal effects markets.

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