by Michelle
Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:24 pm
From: james cosby - [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 7:56 AM
To: Michelle
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: a stuning one bedroom flat..100 pounds per week..cambridge
Hello,
Thank you for Inquiring, My flat is still available for rent.for 2
cars,central heating, laundry and satellite.Pets are allowed.
Bath and shower...Walk in wardrobes, sound proof, double glazed, 24hrs
security system etc.
Here are the fees :rent and security deposit.
Rent : £ 120.00 Per Week 480 per month...
Minimum Stay :Security Deposit: £ 300.00 (Returned at the end
of a week stay in my flat) Utility bills and Council Tax inclusive in
the rent.
Address : Kingston street, Cambridge, CB1 2AD UK
It is available for short and long term rent...
Where are you coming from? When do you want to move in? and when are
you free for viewing? It is available from today and you can move in
asap.
I just need some one who is responsible, neat and that is capable of
taking care of my flat because that was where i lived before i got
transferred to work and live in Ireland and i have been given a new
fully furnished home here, i think that is why the price may look
cheap! I furnished the flat to my taste..
Regards
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.
