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The removal man has stolen all of my things .....

63 replies

Lisaxxx27 · 23/08/2017 16:15

I'm sat here and I can't believe what has happened.
Today is moving day and I've moved 10 mins away.
I've been moving small items round in the car.
My sofa/washer/fridge/cooker/table and chairs and bed was left to be moved by van.
I don't have a lot of spare cash and was quoted £150.
I put a post on Facebook selling page and a man quoted me £55.
He came today with a youngish lad and put them on the van,I gave him my new address and said I would be about 15 mins but my dad is there to let them in etc.
It's been 45 mins and he isn't here,I've walked around and beat him to it.
I'm starting to panic but have no way of getting in touch ...I've clicked his profile but it will let you click his name but then quickly goes off saying "user not found" or something along them lines.
I've been totally ripped off haven't I?
Or could he be lost?
My heart is literally going like the clappers
My dad has gone out to walk the way the van has came incase they are lost

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ImperialBlether · 23/08/2017 16:16

Call the police. Immediately. What bastards they are.

ImperialBlether · 23/08/2017 16:17

Get in touch with Facebook and tell them what's happened. Did you pay cash?

5rivers7hills · 23/08/2017 16:17

Police!

Jedimum1 · 23/08/2017 16:17

:(
Was his Facebook page there before? He could have blocked you, instead of removed his profile. Can you do a search without being logged in? Can you post here his name and see if any of us can find more info?

NoCapes · 23/08/2017 16:17

Did you not get his phone number?

BumWad · 23/08/2017 16:18

Bloody hell.

I would second police.

Original poster
Lisaxxx27 · 23/08/2017 16:18

I paid cash,my dad is really angry saying I should of got his reg number but I didn't think.
I don't even know the guys name.

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PotteringAlong · 23/08/2017 16:18

Police. Now.

NormaDesmondsEyebrows · 23/08/2017 16:18

Call the police immediately. 999 is fine, give them a description of the van and your belongings. Any chance you remember the reg number?

What utter bastards.

Hugepeppapigfan · 23/08/2017 16:18

It sounds like he has blocked you on Facebook. :-/ Call the police.

caffeinestream · 23/08/2017 16:18

Do you have a name/contact number and written proof (messages) of you asking and offering money? How did you pay? (I.e. Do you have proof?)

What a shit. But this shows how careful you have to be online - not everyone is out to help you.

CookieLady · 23/08/2017 16:19

Shock Call the police.

Mrscropley · 23/08/2017 16:19

Surely the van will be seen on cctv somewhere on the route?
Police now!!

NormaDesmondsEyebrows · 23/08/2017 16:19

Pm me his name and area and I'll see if he's still on FB with any details.

caffeinestream · 23/08/2017 16:19

I don't know what the police can do without proof - you don't have his name or registration plates!

LagunaBubbles · 23/08/2017 16:19

Yes call the Police.

Letstryagainshallwe · 23/08/2017 16:19

Who pays before they done the job?? I moved and didn't pay till after

HateSummer · 23/08/2017 16:19

Gosh you poor thing Sad.

Yes call the police and take screen shots of any messages you exchanged.

PoppyH56 · 23/08/2017 16:19

Do you have screenshots of his profile and the messages as evidence? Oh OP how shit of them. Call the police Sad

tissuesosoft · 23/08/2017 16:20

Can you pm one of us his name and we can look up his profile and see if his ref number is on a photo?

scurryfunge · 23/08/2017 16:20

Get on the Facebook local group and ask if anyone knows who he is.

Original poster
Lisaxxx27 · 23/08/2017 16:21

False alarm guys he has literally just turned up.
Said he had to quickly pop to the tip????
My heart is racing.
Gona ask him why I can't see his Facebook.
Sorry for over reacting Blush

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PoppyH56 · 23/08/2017 16:21

How do you not know the guys name? Is it not on his Facebook page before he blocked you?

AdalindSchade · 23/08/2017 16:21

Bloody hell
Lots of chancers in the removal game. Many man with van outfits are above board but those ones will have Facebook reviews or a website etc.
For anyone else in a similar situation don't pay until your belongings are in your new home.

Original poster
Lisaxxx27 · 23/08/2017 16:21

I really don't need this stress on top of moving ..
Wish I just paid the extra cash

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