by Michelle
Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:15 pm
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Fake or Stolen Passport : UK 093213543
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.
2010/9/2 Lynn Anne Johnstone < [email protected] >
Hi,
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is two bedroom apartment and here is little details about the flat before we proceed.
Flat address:Ridgmount Street, Bloomsbury, London
Post Code: WC1E 6HH
Rent: £500 per month for a room,all bills included
Security deposit:£600 refundable after four weeks in the flat.
Minimum Stay: 1 Month(s)
Maximum stay:1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Moving in date: the room is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.
Flat amenities:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating, iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave e.t.c
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Location: central london, artsy scene at exmouth market, right at the border islington/clarkenwell/bloomsbe ry district,
close to all museums, safe neighborhood, classy building.
- convenient : located at the south end of gower str & is within walking distance of the amenities of store str & tottenham court rd. served by goodge str underground station but also within walking distance from 4 other underground stations (tottenham court rd, warren str, russell) taxi stand, post office, bank mashine, shops, restaurauts, bars, thearter, bicycle rental "".
close to kingcross station
angel 5 mins walk, farringdon 4 mins, holborn 8 mins, oxford street 10/15 mins walk.
Cheers,
Lynn.
Lynn Anne Johnstone
To Michelle
Hi Michelle,
I will be in London from Saturday 25th so, I can meet you on Sunday in order to have you get the keys.
Regarding the payment, I would have asked you to transfer it into my bank account but it usually take five working days or more before it will reflect in my account and it sometimes cause conflict if it doesn't enter in time that's why I prefer Western Union. You don't need to worry about the transfer charges because it will be deducted from the balance you will be paying when you arrive London.
Here is my info for the transfer;
Lynn Anne Johnstone
45, Elvaston Place, South Kensington, London SW7 5QF
Once you are done with the transfer you will need to email me the following details;
Sender's name:
MTCN:
Amount sent:
Transfer charges:
Regards,
Lynn.
Fake or Stolen Passport : UK 093213543
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.
