"Desperate prospective owners of highly sought-after beach huts are falling victim to a callous scam, with fraudsters posing as legitimate sellers of properties they do not own."
"One individual was reportedly defrauded of over 5,000 after purchasing a 'ghost' beach hut in Tankerton, near Whitstable, Kent."
"Officials are now urging existing beach hut owners to remain vigilant and inspect their properties for signs of tampering."
"The scam could have claimed a second victim into parting with cash for a 'ghost' beach hut seemingly available to buy via eBay, at a low price."
Fraudsters are targeting prospective beach hut owners by posing as legitimate sellers of properties they do not own. They break into huts, cut padlocks, and list them for sale at low prices on platforms like eBay. Victims are often invited to view the huts alone, with the scammer claiming unavailability. One victim lost over 5,000 after purchasing a 'ghost' hut, only discovering the scam when trying to register it. Officials urge existing owners to inspect their properties for tampering and verify sales with local authorities.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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