Investigating the 'dead dad' rental scam

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We know housing is a big issue in London. Well, imagine your frustration when you've paid to rent a room in a flat but it turns out you're not the only one. A BBC London Investigation has heard from several people who’ve said they’ve fallen victim to a rental scam in the London Bridge area. After they'd paid a deposit of over a thousand pounds each, the would-be landlord said his father had died and the room was no longer available. Ross Ryan and Sophie Bott have more. (Image credit: Getty Images)