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Kelly-Ann Mills

Teen couple nearly lose £1,600 on 'dream home' before mum rumbles fake landlady

A mum is warning would-be tenants about a fake landlord scam after her teen son and his pregnant girlfriend were nearly conned out of £1,600.

Christine Price had hoped a three-bed property in Stoke-on-Trent would be the perfect home as the young couple prepare to welcome a baby.

But luckily the 48-year-old, who already has 10 grandchildren, realised something was fishy when she was asked for a £1,600 'deposit' to be transferred upfront.

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