Police warning following rental scam

Friday, 15 October 2021 08:25

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Police are urging people to be vigilant online, following a scam which nearly conned a couple.

The duo had posted online looking for somewhere to rent locally.

They were then contacted by someone offering a rental, but asking for a large deposit up-front.

Police say the couple realised something wasn't right - as the person had copied and pasted details from a genuine home for sale on the Island.

Officers add it can be 'so easy' to fall foul of scams - especially online, people are urged to report any scams to the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA).

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