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Edinburgh Fringe Festival flats scam.

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  • kathydq2
    kathydq2 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Payment was by bank transfer and as the name, sort code and account number were provided it seemed straight forward. I have previously made a transaction this way but will not do so in the future.
  • kathydq2
    kathydq2 Posts: 15 Forumite
    There is quite a detailed article about this crime, in today's Edinburgh News. It states that over 50 people have been affected. I have been unable to post the link on here because I am a new member. However, on the House Buying, Renting & Selling board, Hunters has posted a link.
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