⚠️ Rental **** Warning – Charlton Ryan / Prime Property Lettings & Management (Pty) Ltd (Locanto Ad) Rioga Park, Brackenfell

I am posting this to warn others about a **rental ****** I personally experienced involving a man named **Charlton Ryan**, who falsely claimed to represent **Prime Property Lettings & Management (Pty) Ltd**.

The **** originated from a listing on **Locanto**, advertising a **furnished flat in Rioga Park Complex, Brackenfell South, Cape Town** for **R7,500/month**. The ad was posted under the name **Dirk Hendrik Van Breda**, with **Ad ID: 6857476540**. Charlton then contacted me, sent a professional-looking lease agreement, and requested an **upfront deposit of R8,500**, which I paid **before viewing the unit**.

After insisting on viewing the flat, I visited the property in person. The individual overseeing the complex informed me that they have **no relationship with Charlton Ryan** and that he is **not known to them** in any capacity.

I have since tried to contact Charlton via **phone, WhatsApp, and email**, but have received **no response whatsoever**. This further confirms the *****ulent nature of the interaction.

Charlton failed to provide:

* A valid **Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC)** from the PPRA * A **CIPC registration number** for the business * Proof of ownership or authority to lease the property * Confirmation that the **TymeBank account** is a registered **trust account**

> **Bank Details Used:** > Bank: **TymeBank** > Account Number: **5112 2058 042**

Upon investigation:

* **No company registration** could be found for "Prime Property Lettings & Management (Pty) Ltd" * **Charlton Ryan is not registered with the PPRA** as a property practitioner * This appears to be a **targeted ****** designed to deceive renters through false advertising and official-looking documentation

Since then, I have:

* Reported the account to **Capitec**, who flagged it * Contacted **TymeBank’s ***** department** * Begun formal complaints to **PPRA**, **SAPS**, and ******watch SA**

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### ❗ Important Warning:

Please **never pay any deposit before viewing a property in person** and verifying all agent credentials. Demand to see:

* The agent’s **FFC certificate** * **CIPC company registration** * Proof of ownership or a signed mandate * That payment details lead to a legitimate **trust account**

****mers use urgency, professionalism, and **** listings to take advantage of people in need of housing.

I’m sharing my story to protect others from the same loss. Be vigilant and always verify.

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