The London Rental Scam That Nobody Investigates

A friend lost a month's rent to a London rental scam recently. The police told them, politely, that they would not be investigating. That wasn't a failure of their specific case. It was the national policy. It's worth understanding why before you waste your energy in the wrong place. Here's what happened. They found a room online. Decent photos, fair price for the area, friendly listing. They messaged. The reply came back warm and quick. Voice notes were exchanged. The landlord sent a driving li