爱尔兰的监管者警告学生, 租房骗局针对那些寻找大学住宿的人。 Irish watchdog warns students of rental scams targeting those looking for college accommodation.

爱尔兰的竞争和消费者保护委员会 (CCPC) 警告学生在新学期之前寻找住宿时, The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland warns students about rental scams as they search for accommodation before the new college term. 垃圾收集者经常以异常低的价格为房产做广告,并在查看财产之前要求付款。 Scammers often advertise properties at unusually low prices and request payments before viewing the property. CCPC建议使用可追踪的付款方法,并核实财产的存在。 The CCPC advises using traceable payment methods and verifying the property’s existence. 如果骗人,学生应该联系他们的银行,并向警方报告。 If scammed, students should contact their bank and report it to the police.