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[UK] Am I in a renting scam?
The user encountered a shared house rental situation in the UK priced at £650 per month, requiring sign-off on an 'example contract' and payment of a holding deposit. Concerns include receiving a blank agreement with no identifying details, paying a £200 holding deposit that exceeds one week’s rent, and being asked to pay for three days of rent before the move-in date.
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