Booked the day before then kept up a charade on the day of checking in to hotel, going off to the bank for cash etc.
As I had taken a nominal deposit and received screenshot of hotel booking, I didn't bother to ask for proof of arrival (this hotel never put you through to the rooms to speak with guests)
With just a few minutes before my arrival, he texts with a fantasy story about his card being cloned at the ATM etc, etc.. Lots of rubbish followed that got more Outrageous by the minute.
I don't believe he actually ever checked in now, due to some of the hotel info he gave me and the odd time lapses, but I could be wrong.
He claims to be 21 and invested a couple of days into this little fantasy.
I have his full email address used with Amazon.
A***** K****A****Preston Premier Inn.
077627150**