Room for Rent Scammer - [email protected]

From: Alison Ainsley < [email protected] >
Date: 1 August 2010
Subject: Apartment available!!!!
To: Michelle


This fantastic two bedroomed flat Situated on the second floor,the flat has been finished with a high standard of modern decoration throughout.The property comprises fantastic reception room with dining area, stylish open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, gorgeous master bedroom with en suite bathroom, superb second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom,including air conditioning, underfloor heating and a premium audio and visual system,internet conection...chic guest cloakroom and west-facing roof terrace.

Reception Room (30'9 x 19'7)
My apartment is in second floor,sash windows with access to balcony, fireplace, entry telephone, three radiators, ornate cornicing, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, wood floor...

Kitchen (9 x 8'7)
Sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap over, integrated five ring gas hob with extractor hood over and oven and grill under, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, Corian worktop and stainless steel splashbacks, wall-mounted and low level storage units, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, wood floor

Master Bedroom (16'2 x 12'6)
Rear-aspect sash window with radiator under, two fitted wardrobes, ornate cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, fireplace, wood floor

Second Bedroom (14'5 x 8'10)
Rear-aspect sash window with radiator under, fitted wardrobes, picture rail, ornate cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, wood floor

Toilet and Bath.Shower Room (7 x 6'3)
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower over, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, WC with concealed cistern, part natural stone walls, recessed storage cupboard housing washing machine/tumble dryer, heated towel rail, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, natural stone floor.

Allocated underground car park

The apartment located in West Street,Exeter EX1 1BB. England


My apartment located at the city center......


Walking distance from my flat to train station,to the city center,university ... walking distance to shops, transport, entertainment, clubs


Its 120gbp per week which 480gbp per month including council tax and all utilities,inclusive all bills and there is going to be 480gbp refundable security deposit for reservation of my apartment.

NB:please i don't want time waster,cos a lot of people have wasted my time in the past...

Hope to hear back from you soon

Regards

From: Alison Ainsley <[email protected]>
Date: 1 August 2010
Subject: Reservation needed
To: Michelle



Hello,

Thanks for the mail and much interest in my flat......

So,i would like to tell you that i have lots of offer at hand but you are really show interest in my apartment and i may have to make my decision soon...

I also like to let you know that you are doing the best thing by looking for accommodation before coming down to.....

Because alot of people come everyday and they end up having nowhere to stay because they fail to seek for themselves accommodation before coming down.

So i will advice you to book down the flat in form of reservation..

To go about this..You will have to get back to me with the following details..

1 Full name
2 Current address
3 phone number
4 Move in date
5 Move out date

I need this information's forward to my Lawyer to prepare the tenancy contract Agreement form,so i can send it to you,for you to go through the terms and conditions regards living in my apartment.

Regard the rent, a month rent and security deposit 'll be pay in advance before your arrival date,so that i 'll be positive and sure about your rent but before that, I'll need to prepare the lease agreement contract for you to go through it in order to know the terms and rules regard in living in my apartment.

I will be waiting to read from you soonest,

Cheers

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.

Thankyou so much, i mean it sounded bit weird, and i guess if it sounds weird.....it is lol ta x

Welcome Wotevaz,

I am assuming from your post that you were able to avoid being scammed. Glad to hear it! Feel free to stop back and ask if you receive any future offers that are questionable, and we'll be glad to help you sort them.

Thank you for the warning! I got an email from this person today and thought "this is too good to be true" and it was. Straight away, they start talking about "registration fee", security deposits and providing personal details for their lawyer. (Also, a flat with 3 radiators in Queensland Australia... suspicious anyone?)

The email alias they used when contacting me was: [email protected] and the name was Maria Cecilia. I hope no one is caught out!

Cheers

Hello jennifer_t

Would you kindly post the suspicious e-mail that you have received from the scammer using the e-dress [email protected] - just be sure to remove your own details.

Alternatively forward it to the address in my signature line (below).

Hi again,

The two emails I received are below.

First email (which I should have read more closely the first time):

NB:I Need to know some few questions about you.How many of you are coming to live in my flat? Can you take care of my flat as it is? Can i have look at of your identity? How many months do you intend to rent and pay for?Where you are from? your age and gender, how long would you be looking to stay(if you can) because my flat is available for short term and long term period........WHERE ARE YOU COMING FROM?AND WHICH LOCATION DID YOU PREFARE TO STAY?WHEN DID YOU WANT TO ARRIVE?AND WHERE DID YOU WANT TO ARRIVE TOO?

This fantastic two bedroom flat Situated on the second floor,the flat has been finished with a high standard of modern decoration throughout.The property comprises fantastic reception room with dining area, stylish open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, gorgeous master bedroom with en suite bathroom, superb second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom,including air conditioning, underfloor heating and a premium audio and visual system,internet conection...chic guest cloakroom and west-facing roof terrace.

Reception Room (30'9 x 19'7)
My apartment is in second floor,sash windows with access to balcony, fireplace, entry telephone, three radiators, ornate cornicing, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, wood floor...

Kitchen (9 x 8'7)
Sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap over, integrated five ring gas hob with extractor hood over and oven and grill under, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, Corian worktop and stainless steel splashbacks, wall-mounted and low level storage units, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, wood floor

Master Bedroom (16'2 x 12'6)
Rear-aspect sash window with radiator under, two fitted wardrobes, ornate cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, fireplace, wood floor

Second Bedroom (14'5 x 8'10)
Rear-aspect sash window with radiator under, fitted wardrobes, picture rail, ornate cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, wood floor

Toilet and Bath.Shower Room (7 x 6'3)
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower over, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, WC with concealed cistern, part natural stone walls, recessed storage cupboard housing washing machine/tumble dryer, heated towel rail, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, natural stone floor.

Allocated underground car park

Its 600aud per month including council tax and all utilities,inclusive all bills and there is going to be 650aud refundable security deposit for reservation of my apartment.

NB:please i don't want time waster,cos a lot of people have wasted my time in the past...

Hope to hear back from you soon

Regards

Second email:

Hello,

Thanks for the mail and much interest in my flat......

My apartment located in 28 Mary Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000.Australia ....

My apartment the nearest to CBD QUT, Gardens Point, Brisbane, Australia.which is walking distance ..

So,i would like to tell you that i have lots of offer at hand but you are really show interest in my apartment and i may have to make my decision soon...
I also like to let you know that you are doing the best thing by looking for accommodation before coming down to.....

Because a lot of people come everyday and they end up having nowhere to stay because they fail to seek for themselves accommodation before coming down.
So i will advice you to book down the flat in form of reservation..

To go about this..You will have to get back to me with the following details..

1 Full name
2 Current address
3 phone number
4 Move in date
5 Move out date

I need this information's forward to my Lawyer to prepare the tenancy contract Agreement form,so i can send it to you,for you to go through the terms and conditions regards living in my apartment.

Regard the rent, a month rent and security deposit 'll be pay in advance before your arrival date,so that i 'll be positive and sure about your rent but before that, I'll need to prepare the lease agreement contract for you to go through it in order to know the terms and rules regard in living in my apartment.

I will be waiting to read from you soonest,

Cheers

The same person tried this on a friend and followed these emails by saying they are unavailable for inspection due to business conference overseas and then asked for a transfer of "security deposit" and four weeks rent via Western Union (another person also mentioned this in a post on http://acapella.harmony-central.com/archive/index.php/t-2659849.html).

Hope this helps!

Hello jennifer_t, it can be helpful to post the message you received, It is VERY helpful to post the email address the scammer used to send the message(s) as Michelle requested above. Please show the email addresses these emails have come from.

I've got the following email from lidey lorex using [email protected]. I've so glad that I googled it and found this site. Thanks so much!

---- Alice




NB:I Need to know some few questions about you.How many of you are
coming to live in my flat? Can you take care of my flat as
it is? Can i have look at of your identity? How many months do you
intend to rent and pay for?Where you are from? your age and gender,
how long would you be looking to stay(if you can)because my flat is
available for short term and long term period........WHERE ARE YOU
COMING FROM?AND WHICH LOCATION DID YOU PREFARE TO STAY?WHEN DID YOU
WANT TO ARRIVE?AND WHERE DID YOU WANT TO ARRIVE TOO?

This fantastic two bedroomed flat Situated on the second floor,the
flat has been finished with a high standard of modern decoration
throughout.The property comprises fantastic reception room with dining
area, stylish open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, gorgeous
master

bedroom with en suite bathroom,
superb second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite
bathroom,including air conditioning, underfloor heating and a premium
audio and visual system,internet conection...chic guest cloakroom and
west-facing roof terrace.

Reception Room (30'9 x 19'7)
My apartment is in second floor,sash windows with access to balcony,
fireplace, entry telephone, three radiators, ornate cornicing,
recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, wood floor...

Kitchen (9 x 8'7)
Sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap over, integrated five ring
gas hob with extractor hood over and oven and grill under, integrated
fridge/freezer,integrated dishwasher, Corian worktop and stainless
steel splashbacks, wall-mounted and low level storage units, recessed
lowvoltage halogen spotlights,wood floor

Master Bedroom (16'2 x 12'6)
Rear-aspect sash window with radiator under, two fitted wardrobes,
ornate cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, fireplace, wood floor

Second Bedroom (14'5 x 8'10)
Rear-aspect sash window with radiator under, fitted wardrobes, picture
rail, ornate cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, wood floor

Toilet and Bath.Shower Room (7 x 6'3)
Shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower over, wash hand basin with
chrome mixer tap over, WC with concealed cistern, part natural stone
walls, recessed storage cupboard housing washing machine/tumble dryer,
heated towel rail, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, natural
stone floor.

Allocated underground car park

Its 400gbp per month including the cost and all utilities,inclusive
all bills and there is going to be 450 refundable security deposit for
reservation of my apartment.

NB:please i don't want time waster,cos a lot of people have wasted my
time in the past...

Hope to hear back from you soon

Regards

Hi! I have received some mails about this person.
It is the reply mail that she sent me when I told her that I didn´t send money before seeing the flat...

The mail address is: [email protected]

How are you doing?

I understand your point that you need to see my flat before you proceed to make any payment or show any commitment.

As for the viewing, It's quite unfortunate that we can't meet this week cos presently i am in Leeds for a conference Which will last for one weeks.

I have told you before that i had lots of people contact me about the apartment and end up not turning up and this really gives me a problem because it makes me keep other people asking for the apartment waiting and some of them end up loosing interest for late response.But since you are insisting on seeing the flat first...that means you have to show me that you are realy serious and also that you are ready financially..and capable enough to rent my flat..and you are not a time waster as well,soi will advice you to comply with my suggestion.......

It is unfortunate that my past bitter experience of inviting people to come and view my flat without any form of confirmation of their financial ability and not keeping up to time as at when scheduled,has brought about great loss to me.I have traveled all the way to take some interested tenant round my flat because I work in the city as a professional Marketing and Public Relations and Imagine a lady contact me last week and while i was in Liverpool and she informed me to show up then i left my duties at work and kept them on hold hoping that she will rent my place and pay me upfront.Although she likes the flat but she got me upset,cos she was pleading that i should allow her to stay in the flat till the end of the month before she can pay me.I hope you see where i was coming from??????

I have a better suggestion for the safety and interest of the both of us since you are assuring me that you are a serious person and I have to be absolutely sure about your rent.Henceforth my lawyer and i have decided to carry out a simple test on financial ability to pay for my rent before coming for the viewing.I will not ask you to send your bank statement as it may be used as illegal,i will like to use this opportunity to inform you that i don't accept bank statement nor bank account..because people have wasted my time in the past and a lot have tricked me with fake bank statement,bank account,paypal account...so it hard for me to trust people that is why i instuiting to see your proof that you are capable enough to rent my flat...

My suggestion,move down to western union and make a payment of one month rent and security deposit to either your friend,partner's,boyfriend,parent,relative in UK as a receiver's,and you will be the sender..........after the payment is done,scan the western union receipt to me so that i can send it to my lawyer in other to make the confirmation if you are truly proceed with payment.As soon as my lawyer have make the confirmation,i will arrange viewing and we will proceed further.After confirmation has been made,your friend or partner as a receiver will go and pick up the money.on the viewing day,i will return the western union charges back to you.You can make the payment via western union outlet either in any post office,super market,bank or money shop around you,Once
you have done the payment,scan the receipt to me so that i could send it to my lawyer for the confirmation and if you do not have scanner, you may write out the details on the receipt as i send it to my lawyer to verify.

NB:my Lawyer and i did not have any access on the payment you made..but my lawyer could only verify the payment you make via western union to your friend,partner's,boyfriend,parent,relative in UK as a receiver's...

Hope have made everything clear to you?

Hope to hear back from you Asap

Regards..

No professional person as described would be so illiterate. It's a scammer fom Africa of course