Fraud is one of the biggest threats facing the lettings industry today, with increasingly sophisticated scams and stricter legislation placing greater responsibility on agents to verify tenants and protect landlords.

Fraud can appear in many forms during referencing including; fake logos, altered documents, and misleading email addresses and with AI now being misused, these tactics are becoming harder to spot.

That’s why we created this interactive guide to help agents recognise common red flags and avoid being misled by sophisticated scams.

Each correct answer earns points so you can tally your score at the end and see how well you spot the warning signs.

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