They saw a property for rent, contacted the landlord, viewed the property and agreed to rent it for £800 per month
The Landlord stated that he is in Newcastle, and insisted that they pay £900 into his bank so as to secure the tenancy, sent them an email with a tenancy agreement etc etc
They paid £900 into his bank this morning (transfered from my daughter's bank), and went to make arrangements with the person who lives there at present so as to collect the keys on Friday
Got there and the current tenant had a hissy fit saying that the property is rented through an agent and accused my daughter and boyfriend of being fraudsters
a quick google finds the guy (Edward Freestone) on facebook:
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Freestone Edward to HOUSES FOR SALE, RENT OR SWAP ST HELENS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
17 November at 16:21 ·
Private: Hello friends, i have a 2 bedroom house available for rent in Cotterdale Cl, Saint Helens WA9 ( Pets and decoration allowed) Inbox me if you want to rent and for more information...... No agency please.
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Richard Dodgson to HOUSES FOR SALE, RENT OR SWAP ST HELENS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
15 November at 16:30 ·
Looking for a 2 bedroom flat or house to rent in st helens asap
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HI GUYS BE VERY CAREFUL A GUY CALLED FREESTONE EDWARD TRIED TO RENT ME A HOUSE THAT WAS NOT HIS!!
I SPOKE TO THE ESATE AGENTS THIS MORNING AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT HE WAS NOTHINGTO DO WITH THE HOUSE
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My daughter and her boyfriend have gone to the bank and the police and I just hope that they will get their money back as they saved up for a long time ... seems like this guy scams people all over the country