by Michelle
Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:00 am
From: Edward James <[email protected]>
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: WORTHING FLAT
Hello,
Thanks for your reply. However, we can proceed with the viewing at your convenience , My lawyer would be present during the viewing and you are required to come along with a copy of your passport photograph.
There is no problem as you can only afford the total of £860 for both the rent and the security deposit as i am mostly looking for tenant to occupy the flat as soon as possible. You will proceed with the payment into my solicitors bank account. upon verification of payment, my solicitor will proceed in drafting the tenancy agreement and he will bring a copy during the viewing.
Bank Name;LlOYDS bank
Account Name: Micheal Eric Jenner
Account Number: 56;10;02;68
Sort code: 30-98-77
or
Bank Name: SANTANDER
Account Name: EDWARD JAMES
Account Number: 89;26;96;81
Sort code: 09;01;28
Please email to me the bank transfer confirmation receipt for the verification as soon as you make the transfer.
HOW SOON WILL YOU MAKE THE TRANSFER PLEASE??
Regards
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask 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 or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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 Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment 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
