by Michelle
Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:12 am
From: paul prince <[email protected]>
Date: 2010/7/8
Subject: Re: Flat to rent
To: Michelle
Hi,
I will like you to make a reservation for the
property by doing the following necessary procedure:We now proceed to
the rental procedure,i will like you to give me your details such as
NAME,CURRENT ADDRESS,Date of birth and the DATE you're moving in and
the DATE you will be moving out so that i can tell my lawyer to
prepare the rental agreement form for you,which i will attach it here
with my email then you print it out make a copy for yourself then read
carefully and sign on it.After which you will forward it back to me
through email so that i can have a copy to myself with your
names,current address,the DATE you're moving in and the DATE you will
be moving out on it.
After my lawyer might have prepared the
lease agreement contract and if forwarded to you then you will make an
upfront payment of the deposit that is the housing rental procedure in
U.k all bills is included you're not paying any bills again.
Reading the agreement form and after signing on
it will guarantee you that I'm rest assured you're capable and ready
to occupy my property and the room has been properly reserved for you
.Then you can pay the deposit through western union money transfer to
me I think this will show your commitment,seriousness and interest in
the property,cos I need someone that is serious and ready to take care
of my property.Let me know if this is okay by you cause i have been
deceived by unserious people about this property,that is why my Lawyer
advised me to request for the deposit and first month rent before
concluding agreement with anybody.its written in the agreement form
that your money(deposit) will be returned to you after your stay in
the house.Mean while this arrangement will be reported at the council
tax office for any further information.Get back asap.
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money again.
If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
