Gardaí warn of 'red flags' after French student is duped out of €3,000 in Cork rent scam
Gardaí have again issued a list of 'red flags' for prospective tenants to watch out for. See the complete list at the foot of this article. Stock picture
A French student who arrived in Ireland in recent weeks was defrauded of over €3,000 in an accommodation scam.
In a warning to other students about similar scams, gardaí have shared details of the woman's ordeal, stating that they met with her on September 3 — just two days before she was due to begin her studies in Cork.
