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A new scam targeting renters has been uncovered in the capital The scam targets people who have been searching online for a place to rent in London. They receive an e-mail, claiming to be from a landlord they have already contacted who tells them an ideal property is still available. The victim is told they can only view the property with an agent from Air BnB and only after paying a hefty deposit. It's not clear yet how the details are being harvested. Many victims claim they got the e-mail after searching on Rightmove - though security experts say they have checked the site and found nothing wrong. The scammers know exactly where the victims are looking for a place, the type of property they want and their budget. Scammers are constantly using more sophisticated technology to catch people out, and changing the e-mail addresses they use to avoid being caught - so follow the tips below to keep yourself safe while looking for somewhere to rent online. While ...