23/09/2026
Tenancy fraud is on the rise โ is your property protected? ๐จ
The latest reports reveal some alarming statistics:
- Tenancy fraud has increased by 49% year on year.
- Fake employment references are now the UK's fastest-growing fraud category, rising by an incredible 226.6% year on year.
- Tenancy fraud is estimated to cost the UK's private rented sector ยฃ4.1 billion every year.
With AI technology becoming more sophisticated, fake documents such as payslips, bank statements and employment references can look remarkably convincing and spotting them with the human eye is becoming increasingly difficult.
That's why thorough tenant referencing has never been more important. At MRC, we carry out professional comprehensive pre-tenancy checks to help protect our landlords, reduce risk, and give you confidence that the right tenants are moving into your property.