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Preston city centre scam warning after shopped conned

Posted on - 23rd November, 2015 - 2:27pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Preston City Centre, Preston News

Police have issued a warning to Prestonians about scammers selling bottled water masquerading as top electronics and mobile phones.

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City centre shoppers have been warned after a man was conned into buying what he thought was a high value electrical item.

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The incident on Monday morning saw a shopper buying what they thought was an up to date mobile phone and other electronics at a low price.

The man handed over £620 for the electronics. When returning home he discovered in the boxes was two bottles full of tap water in a bag.

A spokesman for Preston Police said: “Shoppers please be aware, if you are approached in the street by strangers offering up to date mobile phones or computer equipment at unbelievable prices, it’s unlikely to be genuine.

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“If it sounds too good to be true it probably is, that is, unless you want a very expensive bottle of tap water in a bag. We suggest you buy your electronics from reputable dealers.”

The scammer is described as having a Scottish accent and driving a grey car.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 0519 of November 23.

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