• The individual is knowledgeable about the shed business and discusses at length the sizes, quality and materials involved in each shed.
  • He comes across as affable and is described as a “very genuine, plausible” man.
  • He researches the area and will know the names of respected families in the area, referencing them in conversation. He will also research his victims’ political affiliation, claiming to know people in their preferred political party.
  • When talking to people with religious faith, he will mention that he goes to mass every day.
  • After a deposit is paid over, he will sometimes send confusing text messages telling the receiver to “stop changing the measurements” or referring to a new order.
  • If materials are delivered, they are often the wrong size and not CE-marked.
  • When he is challenged about a shed not being delivered or incorrect materials, he accuses the shed purchaser of breaching their contract and threatens to sue them.

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