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I think I was nearly scammed by a fake agent....

MikeyC123 · 2011-03-04 01:06:55

Hi all, I'd really appreciate people views on this. I have decided I would rent my house out privately and advertised on gumtree, in the local paper and online. I had a phone call from someone stating they are a relocation agent for [Financial institution] Corporate and could the person (not him) come and look tomorrow.…

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Paul_Varjak Posts: 4,627 Forumite

6 March 2011 at 6:30PM

MikeyC123 wrote: »

Indeed, no cash lost, glad I accompanied her round the property, When I think back about her asking if the place was on a water meter and if it was a big loft for storage it kind of makes sense now, :rotfl:my other half says she will be there next time and she would of spotted it, lol

loft water cannabis!

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