About UK Property Scam Awareness
Our Mission
UK Property Scam Awareness is an independent educational initiative dedicated to helping people in the United Kingdom identify, avoid, and report property investment scams and rental fraud.
Our goal is to provide clear, factual, and actionable information that empowers individuals to protect themselves and their money. We believe that public awareness is the most effective tool in the fight against fraud.
What We Do
- Document reported concerns: We compile publicly available information and first-hand accounts about individuals and companies associated with reported property scams.
- Educate the public: We publish guides, checklists, and resources to help people spot red flags and conduct proper due diligence.
- Signpost official reporting routes: We direct victims to the appropriate UK authorities and support organisations.
- Provide a platform for safe reporting: We accept anonymised submissions from individuals who have been affected and wish to share their experience to warn others.
Editorial Policy
We are committed to accuracy, fairness, and responsible reporting. Our editorial standards include:
How We Compile Information
- We review publicly available records including Companies House filings, court records, and FCA data
- We accept first-hand accounts from individuals who report direct experience
- We cross-reference claims against official records where possible
- We use neutral, evidence-first language throughout — avoiding stating allegations as fact
- We clearly distinguish between established facts and reported claims
Language and Tone
- We use terms such as "alleged", "reported", "according to", and "claims" where appropriate
- We do not state as fact that any named individual has committed a criminal offence
- We present reported patterns of conduct without drawing criminal conclusions
- We encourage readers to verify information independently
Corrections and Right of Reply
- Any named individual may contact us to request corrections of factual inaccuracies
- We will add responses or statements from named individuals alongside existing content
- Removal requests are considered on a case-by-case basis
- We aim to respond to correction requests within 14 days
Verification Checklist
Before publishing content about specific individuals or companies, we apply the following verification process:
- Source assessment: Is the information from a credible source (official record, direct participant, reputable publication)?
- Corroboration: Can the claims be corroborated by independent sources or official records?
- Proportionality: Is the level of detail published proportionate to the evidence available?
- Fairness: Have we provided a fair opportunity for the named party to respond?
- Public interest: Does publication serve a legitimate public interest in fraud awareness?
- Legal review: Has the content been reviewed for defamation risk and compliance with UK law?
Sources We Use
- Companies House — public company records, director histories, and filings
- FCA Register and Warning List — regulatory status and warnings
- Court records — publicly accessible judgments and filings
- First-hand accounts — submitted by individuals who report direct experience
- Press and media reports — published articles from reputable outlets
Report Safely
If you have experienced a property scam and wish to share your account, we welcome your submission. We encourage anonymised reports to protect your privacy. See our Report a Scam page for guidance on how to submit safely.
Contact Us
For corrections, removal requests, general enquiries, or to submit information, please visit our Contact page or email report@stehamiltonscams.com.