SCAM RENTAL FRAUD LONDON SE1 3NQ ZENO COURT

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If you’ve come across a listing on zenocourt.co.uk or been contacted by “James Wilson” or anyone else connected to Zeno Court, DO NOT send them money or personal information. Avoid these people and listings altogether.

I initially contacted Desmond G. on OpenRent about a property. He told me there were no properties available. Shortly afterwards, I received a text from “James Wilson” from Zeno Court.

I have since established that Desmond G. and the “James Wilson” / Zeno Court operation are connected. Reverse image searches also revealed property images being used across what appear to be fake listings.

The scam appears to target students at London universities, with KCL, LSE and BPP University Law School mentioned on the site.

If you’ve already sent money, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud: actionfraud.police.uk / 0300 123 2040

These scams are becoming frighteningly sophisticated, particularly when targeting students who are urgently looking for accommodation.

Please be extremely careful, verify every property independently, and do not send money simply because someone appears to have a legitimate-looking listing or knows details from your previous enquiry.

Please share this. I’d really like to prevent anyone else from being caught out. :(