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I'm relatively new to ED and based on previous threads I think I was approached by window cleaning scammers...


A man just knocked on my door (which my young son opened!! Another issue entirely), said he planned to clean windows on my street and offered to clean ours. They are quite dirty so I said yes, then he asked for advanced pay for several months of cleaning. I told him I didn't need months of cleaning, so he said he'd come back tomorrow but asked me to pay in advance. I told him I'd pay after the job was done, so we scheduled his return for 3:00 tomorrow. He left talking into his mobile about "booking another appointment", though I didn't see him dial anyone.


Anyone else speak to this person? Am I correct to think this is a scam? I suppose I'll find out if he shows up tomorrow, but based on previous threads I hope he doesn't...

This is an old and well worn scam (had it tried on me back in late 90s)- usually on the lines of "Look, tell you what. You just give me say ?20 up front and you'll be top of the list when we start, we've got so many people wanting their windows done it'd pay you to make sure you get in early...... too right, strike a light, cor blimey guvnor, etc etc"
I very nearly fell for this scam a year ago when we'd just moved in. As he made a reference to the previous owner of the house being a doctor - which was true - I thought he must be bona fide. I'm still waiting for him to clean my windows a year on but fortunately didn't pre-pay. The nerve of the guy - I'd love to see a picture of him on here.

To those who suggest Calling the Police. can you imagine the conversation ?

"Hello Police, You know those window cleaners who take the money and dont come back" ?

"yes Sir?"

"Well they havent come back to my house"

"OK where shall we send the van sir?!"

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