by Michelle
Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:16 pm
.Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:56:40 -0700
Subject: Re: Would like to rent the 1-BR flat with PostingID: 1889512798
From: [email protected]
To:
Hello,
Got your mail the apartment is available now located in 3rd floor 349 Calle del consejo de ciento 08007 Barcelona.Actually I got a contract business in China and i don't want the place to be vacant without anybody living there,that's the reason is for rent presently.The apartment is 60m2
The rent is €530 monthly including the utilities fee and i can rent it out to you for short and long term depending on how you willing to stay.The apartment is fully furnished and have the following:
Bed
Kitchen
Internet
Tv
Washing machine&dryer
Air Condition
spacious living room
etc
Its situated around this beautiful convinient area..Set in a prime location in the centre of the city,the apartmentis within easy reach of the main sights and attractions.Gaudi's intriguing creations and other architectural delights are on the doorstep as are a wide selection of fine restaurants and designer shops.Popular areas such as Las Ramblas and the beach are within easy reach.
I need a responsible,clean and honest tenant to occupy my lovely apartment and if you know you got this then you're qualified.Upon reply,I'll forward the application form to you for filling.
Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 06:49:18 -0700
Subject: Re: Would like to rent the 1-BR flat with PostingID: 1889512798
From: [email protected]
To:
Hello,
Am pleased to inform you that your rental application form as been approved.I will send the key to your present address on the rental application through UPS EXPRESS and you will receive it within 2 working days and also i ve attached a copy of the lease of agreement and i will include another copy when sending the key..
However,you need to make a security deposit which stand that you ve secured the apartment.prior to when you going to move out if there's no damage your security deposit will be refunded back to you in full amount(€510).hope you understand my plight..
As soon as i got the confirmation of payment i will send the keys and provide you with a tracking number..
This is my information for transfer of deposit via western union
GIVEN NAME: ANTOINE
SURNAME: LECOINTRE
ADDRESS: ROOM 9 BUILDING 902
CENTURY AVENUE
PUDONG SHANGHAI
CHINA
Looking forward to read from you
Regards
Antoine
Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 10:14:17 -0700
Subject: Re: Would like to rent the 1-BR flat with PostingID: 1889512798
From: [email protected]
To:
Hello
Acknowledge your mail and its content well noted...Below is my bank account details for the transfer
NAME: LECOINTRE ANTOINE
BANK ADDRESS: NO 9 XU JIA ROAD
SHANGHAI,CHINA
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6222 0210 0103 8418 452
SWIFT CODE: ICBK CNBJSHI
BANK NAME: INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA
Tell your bank to make the transfer more quicker
Warm Regards
Lecointre Antoine
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.
