Threshold, ICOS, and USI partner for "Scamwatch" campaign to combat rising rental fraud targeting students.
Threshold, ICOS, and USI have partnered for the annual 'Scamwatch' campaign, aimed at raising awareness about rental frauds targeting students in the private rental market. The campaign urges students to be cautious and perform thorough checks before paying rental deposits due to increasing accommodation scams reported by gardaí. A recent ICOS survey found that 13% of students had been victims of accommodation scams, with only 11% reporting such crimes to authorities. The organizations recommend seeking help from Threshold and reporting suspicious activities.
August 15, 2024
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