Following a new investigation by the Daily Mail, revealing black market British passports are being sold “openly on social media”, Rent4sure is urging customers to take extra care when referencing applicants.

As one of the UK’s leading referencing providers, working with thousands of letting agents across the country, Rent4sure has a specially designed range of referencing services that work in tandem to ensure an identity isn’t stolen – allowing agents to choose the right product to cover any situation and help prevent fraudulent applications getting through. 

“At Rent4sure we follow stringent procedures to make sure an applicant is genuine,” said Chief Technology Officer, Jack Webb-Heller.

Rent4sure’s Know Your Customer delivers a key insight into prospective tenants, using the latest technology to provide an authoritative profile of applicants. 

Taking the most up-to-date accessible information from multiple sources, the check proves an applicant’s identity and residency and confirms that they are not a high-risk individual or involved in any fraudulent activity. 

Rent4sure’s MRZ Analysis means you no longer have to rely on trying to identify genuine travel documents by eye. Our MRZ Analysis tool provides additional security by analysing the code on a passport or visa to determine if it’s been tampered with. 

In a time of increasing accountability, Rent4sure’s comprehensive checks make it easy to add security and confidence to your business and help prevent identity fraud. 

Our team of dedicated account managers are always on hand to advise. We’ll make sure you’re getting the most out of your Rent4sure account and that you’re using the right Rent4sure product to best protect you and your landlords. 

Your personal account manager is here to help: phone 0330 088 3774 or click here.