Accommodation addresses

It refers to the contact address someone or a fake firm uses to get payment or fee from the client for nonexistent or low-quality products or services. Many frauds are related to such locations where the client is asked to send the advance fees to that particular address. 

It is often the office address used to collect mail on behalf of others. These are street addresses, not the PO boxes that collect the mails. These locations may have impressive names like a popular firm. 

How Does It Happen?

If friends or a trusted group of professionals are asked to look after the finances, they may take advantage and gain access to financial information to fulfil their motives. But, at the same time, the person who gives them the responsibility may not see the other person was not handling the bills, mails and statements properly. 

How To Identify and Protect Yourself?

• If you see the address is listed on the internet or advertised for temporary use or services, it raises risks.

• One should know a reputable address does not guarantee authenticity. For example, the contact details can be bogus if the address is not listed with the Companies house. 

• Do not send personal information to any unknown office to get money or reward.

• Do not respond to letters, text messages or emails or social media that appear suspicious or have poor spelling or grammar.