by Michelle
Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:58 am
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:32:57 +0100
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Attractive Affordable/Stylish/Serene/Incl.Parking/WiFi 1 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT IN Cardiff
> From: [email protected]
> To: Michelle
>
> Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner
> of the apartment you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the
> apartment with my family, before and presently we had packed due to my
> transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in the (WEST
> AFRICA,NIGERIA) and presently my apartment is still available for rent
> and I'm not willing to sale my apartment anymore. It include the
> utilities like hydro, washer and security, I have my furniture in the
> store if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem.
> Please i want you to note that i'm a kind and honest man and also i
> spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will
> want you to take absolute care of my apartment and I want you to treat
> it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you
> to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat
> when i come for a check up.
>
> Flat Address : 14 Dogfield St
> Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 4QJ, UK.
>
> PROPERTY FEATURES
> Rental : 250Pounds
> Heating features: Central, Electric Source
> Status: Active & Available Now
> Smoking: Allowed
> Lease terms: Short & Long term
>
> RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
> 1)Your Full Name_________________________ ____________
> 2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ________________________ _______
> 3)How old are you___________________________ __
> 4)Are you married _ _____________________________ _____
> 5)Occupation __ _________________________
> 6)Current rent payment ____ __________________________ ___________
> 7)Reason for moving out?_______ _________
> 8)How many people will be living in the apartment ____________ _________________
> 9)The rent fee available now __ ____________________________ ___________
> 10)How long are you willing to stay _______ ____________________-
> 11)When do you intend to move in ___
> 12)Do you have a pet _____________________________________
> 13)Do you smoke
> Awaiting your reply soon. May you and your family continue to be blessed
> Yours Sincerely.
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.
