by Con Warner
Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:36 am
From: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Studio flat to rent, Cromwell Road, Earls Court, SW5
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:22:32 +0300
Hello,
First I need you to know that you can rent the flat for as long as you want, but for at least 2 months, that is my condition. The flat is available for renting right away. The price for the rent is 280+100 GBP/month for the whole flat (including all taxes and bills) and you will pay for the first 2 months of rent in advance (760 GBP). The flat is very clean and I want to leave the flat to a person who is a clean and responsible tenant. As you can see in the photos everything is new in the flat. I am working in Switzerland (Zurich) and I am here with my family. For me it is very hard to come in UK because of my working place, and I want to be sure that you are really interested about the flat. Regarding the meeting, I think we could fix a date when I can come in UK for the viewing and we can reach an agreement. The property has a fully furnished kitchen, clean and well tidy sitting rooms, laundry room, and fully furnished with all home utilities like: electric shower, lounge, vacuum cleaner, toaster, oven and microwave, dryer, iron, washing machine , refrigerator , dishwasher, power shower, heater, cable ready, tv set and dvd player, internet connection, equipped kitchen and all utilities.
I am waiting for your mail to know if you are satisfied with the details of my flat which I gave you, as well to know and arrange for the viewing of the flat and arrange for other necessary arrangements that are needed.
I am waiting for your response.
Glenn Dooley
Marktgasse 17
8001 Zurich
Switzerland
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union payment to a friend or family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union and they will send the keys through a courier company.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them 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.
