by Con Warner
Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:29 am
From: "billys stephens" <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Beautifully finished and furnished one bedroom in York
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 11:17:09 +0200
Dear Con Warner,
Thanks for the interest in my flat, my flat is fully furnished and
finished to a high standard. Below are the things you should know
about my flat.no extra charges, its located at Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
UK. its a city center apartment close to all local amenities.
INTERNET WI -FFI IS AVAILABLE
Rent
The rent is 400 pounds per month all bills are inclusive in the
rent,such as Electricity, water,TV license broadband wireless internet
and gas.
Security deposit
The security deposit is 400 pounds
At this point that you want to rent my flat, i have a few questions for you:
Can you take good care of my flat?
How long do you intend to rent my flat for?
Can you provide a reference in York?
Where are you coming from to rent my flat?
Do you have a pet?
I require answers to my questions before we can proceed with the
reservation processes.
Hope to reading from you soon
Best regards
Mrs Stephen
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
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 payment to 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.
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 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.
