Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:10:46 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Close to All Amenities**1Bedroom Flat in South Kensington


Hello,Its great to reading from you.The inquiring flat in mine,my family and I stayed there but we moved away because of my relocation from my working place.My flat is very AVAILABLE & it consist of One bedroom,Sittingroom plus Kitchen and Toilet/Bathroom.Its Situated on rosary gardens United Kingdom,postcode SW7 4NT/ South Kensington..Its an affordable flat with great features included in the bills £400/Month Plus utilities Like the Hydro,internet, council tax,washer,gas,also well furnished + parking Space.Right now, I am on a crusade in West Africa So, I will like you to write my wife in the states for details and the pictures of my flat because the keys and documents to the flat is with her..I would want someone that will keep it tidy all the time,So that when ever I come around to London I wil be happy to see it clean.Therefore,let me know,Where you are located? we would like to know how soon you want to move in cos we are deciding very soon on who to take our flat.Please reach my wife Janet on email ( [email protected] ) she will surely attend to you better.
Best Regards.
John.

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.

> Subject: Re: EUR350 Fully furnished 1Bedroom available for rent (PARIS)
> From: [email protected]
> To: Con Warner
>
> Hello,
>
> Thanks for your response, I am David John the owner of the flat you
> are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the flat not until i left for
> United Kingdom for a construction job with Total/Elf, (I'm a
> construction engineer) and i am now Happily married and we are
> currently on our Honey Moon. I will be in London,UK for five years so
> presently my flat is much available for rent and all utilities
> included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Pls i want you to
> note that, I am a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my
> property, so i will solicit for your absolute
> maintainance of this apartment. Hope you understand that it is not the
> rent that is my problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times,
> hope we have an understanding.View pictures in the attached files.
>
> I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more
> about yourself. We will be Staying in UK now that is why I have made
> up my mind to put up all my apartment for rent to whom ever that will
> take good care of it. Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do
> you intend to move in?
>
>
> RENT FEE: 350EUR per month, Security Deposit 300EUR (refundable)
>
> Amenities:
> Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge, Microwave,
> Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer
> Parking:
> Automatic Garage
> Security Alarm/Door
>
> Interior:
> Free Internet
> Fireplace (wood burning)
> Hardwood
> Storage Area/Room
> Walk-In Closets
>
> I want you to provide answers to the application below:
>
> *******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM******
> ( Private and Confidential )
>
> (1)Date:?
> (2)Full name of Tenant:?
> (3)Home Phone/mobile number:?
> (4)Date of Birth:?
> (5)Sex
> (6)Occupation
> (7)Marital Status?
> (8)Present Address:?
> (9)How long at this address?
> (10)Rent?
> (11)How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent
> +Security Deposit = 650EUR ) or If You Pay (First 2month rent +
> Security Deposit = 1000EUR ) And Get 1 Month Free...So which one do
> you
> prefer ?
> (12)Reason for moving?
> (13)Present Occupation:?
> (14)How many people will be living in the home?
> (15)Move in Date?
>
> ..............................................................................................................
> TERMS AND CONDITION:
> ~The lease is month to month , 6 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
> ~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished
> ~ You will have to take good care of my home
> ~Utilities are included in the rent
> ~Pets Allowed
>
> Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will
> be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
>
> Thanks
> Mr & Mrs John