This Family Lost EVERYTHING Because Of A Post They Made To Facebook…

Moving can be a very stressful experience. From packing, to transportation and unpacking, every step of the process is time-consuming. So when a young couple from the West Midlands in England found a man on Facebook to hire as a mover, they jumped on the opportunity. Unfortunately, that decision turned out to be horrible mistake for Becky Szenk and her fiancé Mark Higgin--one that left them without all of their worldly possessions.

The couple found the mover, who identified himself as Lee Green, through a Facebook page that was advertising his services. On the day of the move, two men arrived at the couple’s apartment, and packed everything up in the moving van in just 45 minutes. The two men then drove off, with the couple thinking they would be meeting them at their new place just eight miles away.  

 

 

 

‘Everything was normal as far as I was aware,’ 22-year-old Becky explained. ‘We had a general conversation. I really never suspected anything,’ she continued. While the couple had initially thought the movers’ speed had to do with professionalism, they now realize that they were simply in a hurry to get away with their stolen goods.

The movers got away with everything except the couple’s television, which they had planned to transport themselves for fear that it might break in the move. The stolen items include a fridge, washing machine, and even Becky’s engagement ring, along with all of their personal belongings and prized possessions.

‘I am so distraught that they have taken my engagement ring and my baby’s toys,’ Becky said. ‘It’s left us absolutely heartbroken. We can get new furniture but the personal stuff cannot be replaced,’ she continued. The Facebook page advertising the moving services of Lee Green was removed shortly after the theft took place.

While the West Midlands Police investigate the alleged theft, family and friends have stepped in to offer what they can. ‘Some very kind people have made some amazing donations,’ Mark said. ‘We’d just like to say thank you to everyone,’ he continued.

Though the couple are still heartbroken that they’ve been left ‘with virtually nothing,’ they’re hoping that their story can at least help others. ‘It’s been a big lesson to learn. I just hope others can be more careful about trusting people they book over social media as I would for this to happen to anyone else,’ Becky said. A Gofundme page has been set up for the young couple to help them replace their belongings.