by Michelle
Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:49 am
From: "laura doyle" <[email protected]>
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: RE: Buyer's Question re: Garden one bedroom flat Aldersley Road
Thanks for the swift reply.You will be so lucky to have this property as it is in a nice location and also I would like you to know that the viewing is not a problem as we can proceed with the viewing if possible today or at your own convenience but I would like you to know that I have been disappointed in the past when it comes to viewing by some other interested candidate when it comes to viewing as they have no penny with them still they insist to go for a viewing.
For this single reason I and my lawyer have made up our mind that before proceeding with the viewing you will need to make a deposit which you are suppose to pay a month rent and a security deposit but for you to be rest assured that your funds have no problem you will need to transfer just security deposit to secure the flat or make a reservation and when coming you will need to bring rent as it is very important.
Kindly get back to me as soon as possible if my explanation is well understood and I will also like you to know that your funds is 100% save and if you can meet up with the requirement we can proceed with the viewing today and even hand over the key to my flat to you.
I look forward to reading from you soon.
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.
