by Michelle
Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:04 am
From [email protected]
From: Dave J
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Apartment details in Oxford
Thanks for your response to my ad. The flat is two bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat description: A furnished 2nd floor 2 bedroom apartment with balcony, in a sought-after location in the heart of the city centre and close to the River Thames.
The property is located a few minutes walk from Oxford's main shopping streets, the colleges, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and riverside walks.
This apartment benefits from gas-fired central heating. Accommodation includes an open-planned living and dining area. The kitchen is fitted with appliances including an inset gas hob and integrated oven. Each bedroom with built-in storage space and the bathrooms has bath and shower facilities.
Nearby stations
Oxford (0.5 miles)
Radley (4.5 miles)
Islip (5.3 miles)
Flat address: Albion Place, Oxford, OX1 1UB
Rent per month/bedroom: £450 (All bills are inclusive expect the car parking space.)
Minimum stay: 1 month(s)
Maximum stay: 1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Moving in date: The apartment is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.
Refundable security and damage deposit: £600 (refundable after the end of contract)
sq ft: 680
66 sq m
Room Sizes
Reception room: 20'9 x 14'9 (6.3 x 4.5m)
Bedroom: 14'10 x 9'1 ( 4.5 x 2.8m)
Kitchen: 8'10 x 7'5 ( 2.7 x 2.3m)
Flat amenities are: TV ,CD - DVD - Video, Radio, High-speed Internet with WiFi, Washing, Electric
Kettle,Toaster, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Machine , Dryer, Heating, Iron and Ironing board, Gas cooker, Oven, Microwave e.t.c
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Will you be able to take good care of my flat like your own?
Are you capable of funding the rent and refundable deposit before moving in? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Dave and Michelle.
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.
