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by laurenar Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:10 am
Please be warned of this scammer she offers a room in bayswater london the pictures are from a catalouge and her phone number is+447024022139 (Mobile) and she also uses this email address as well [email protected] here are the emails she sent me so you can see


Hello Lauren,

Thanks so much in your interest in renting my apartment. The apartment is three bedrooms flat and i'm renting out two rooms because im the only staying in the flat presently,the rooms have good size..they also have private bathrooms, a sound system, bedspread, in the sitting room there is a plasma tv, internet access, Newly refurbished to a high standard a modern kitchen with all new appliances, central heating, tasteful bespoke lighting, washing with dryer machine, microwave oven and a parking space.The bedroom is fully furnished..it also has private bathroom and you will not need to share with anyone,and also as a deck, bedspread and there is also wireless high-speed broadband and there's parking space for cars,as well as the siiting,there is a plasma TV,

The apartments is situated at 27, Redan Place, Bayswater, London W2 4SA (CENTRAL LONDON), quiet but very safe street in the heart of London. There are tube stations within walking distance from the flat: Bayswater is one of the most attractive and lively areas of West/Central London.Its right on Queensway itself (opposite Whiteleys) and close to all of the numerous restaurants on that street as well as numerous bus stops going in all directions of London, and most of them 24-hours. The transportation links are unbeatable, but most parts of London are also close enough to go by foot in under 20 to 25 mins, and around the corner along Westbourne Grove. The trendy bars of Notting Hill are also within short walking distance. Queensway Tube (Central Line) and Bayswater Tube (Circle and District lines) are both are less than 7 minutes walk away.

Located(ideal for an early morning jog), and the shopping area is very short walk away, almost as you turn out of the road.

For Shops:There are many grocery stores located within 2 mins walking distance, including a small Costcutter, small and large Sainsbury's,as well as Canary which has multiple restaurants and fresh food stores. Besides that, Euston Station or Tottenham Court Road also offer many other kinds of stores

I've attached pictures of the flat and i hope you will like it as much.The rent is very reasonable at only £360 per month Including All taxes, bills, and wireless broadband internet access are included in the rent and £400 refundable security deposit for the apartment.

About me,My name is Sarah Joy Smith,i was born in Washington, USA, I'm single, 29 years of age, i work as a Consultant in the company i work for, I am a friendly, easy going and enjoy good conversation but I also value silence, Like to think all differences that can be resolved in partnership. I love meeting people, having a great sense of humor and I'm always up for some fun. I'm saying that I also like to chill out and enjoy the good things in life. I am looking to live with clean and neat flatmate .

Please let me know if you're interested so i can proceed in your rent and see how things goes and you can also add me to [email protected] so that we can get to talk more better and get to know each other as well..

Have a great time,

Sarah.


AFTER SPEAKING TO HER ON THE PHONE SHE CONVIENTLY SAID SPEAK THROUGH EMAIL AS THE 'SIGNAL WAS BAD' WHEN INFACT SHE JUST HUNG UP ON ME AND I THEN RECEIVED THIS EMAIL FROM HER WHERE SHE HAS CHANGED THE PRICE OF THE RENT ALSO WAS NOW CLAIMING THAT SHE WAS ALSO LIVING IN THE APARTMENT WHEN SHE SAID ON THE PHONE THAT IT WAS A 21 YEAR OLD GIRL LIVING THERE AND NOT HER SHE WAS JUST THE LADLORD


Hello Lauren,

Its good to hear from you again and thanks for your much interest in renting my apartment,you sound really nice and interesting,i will hope to have you as my flatmate,everything sound good to me about you and i'll like to have you as my new flatmate,you 'll have the room with light wood with coloured bed and the room is ensuite,the other tenant is a girl coming from Australia and she 'll be arriving here on the 4 of September and you could both chat together and you can get to see what she look like as thats very important for you,a room is 500 including all bills and 500 refundable security deposit,your move in date 7 September sound good to me and i think we can work something out or may be speak more over the phone if you have any question,if you are really interested in renting my room,you 'll have to make a reservation for the room until your arrival in London .

I will tell you that you are doing the best thing by looking for accommodation before coming down to London..Because a lot of people come to London everyday and they end up having nowhere to stay because they fail to seek for accommodation before coming down here and i will tell you that i have a lot of offers right now and i will have to act fast.

As my regards of my apartment,It might be gone before your arrival in London...So, i will advice you to make a reservation...To go about this..You will need to send me your details such as your Full Name, Scanned copy of ID or Passport, Your Current address and phone number, Move in date, sex and your date of birth.

I need all this information to send to my lawyer so that he can prepare the Lease tenancy contract so i can send to you for you to go through the terms and conditions as regards living in my Apartment.And as soon as you agree with the terms and conditions of living in my apartment you be will making Security deposit and a month rent to my lawyer so that i can be positive about your reservation.And he 'll issued an acknowledgment receipt of the payment which serves as you've reserved the room as your room to move in when you get to London.If there is anything you don't get right,we can chat on msn and you can add me to [email protected] so that we can get to talk more better.

I'll be looking forward to read from you soon,

Have a nice time,

Sarah.

PEOPLE PLEASE BE WARNED OF HER AND PEOPLE LIKE THIS I HOPE I HAVE HELPED
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by Katharina Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:14 pm
Welcome laurenar,

good to know you haven't lost any money, and thanks for the warning.

The email account was also reported here:
viewtopic.php?f=26&p=59902

The phone number - like all numbers beginning with +44 70 ...... - re-directs your calls to anywhere in the world, likely to the scammer's mobile - as you noticed.

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