by jessh
Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:33 pm
Hi,
Just wanted to make people aware that Fillip Larsen is running a Money gram scam on gumtree.
After realising he was a scammer I was determined to see how far he would go and made him aware the only way I would go forward was by showing a bank statement. He claims that due to past experiences with a lady showing her his bank statement he would not except this. He kept claiming that as banks would be closed on a Saturday (when we were due to meet) I had to use the Money gram service.
I hope this helps, I can't believe people get away with this sort of thing! I was absolutely broken hearted. Luckily no money was transferred.
Just wanted to make people aware that Fillip Larsen is running a Money gram scam on gumtree.
" Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Superb apartment two bedrooms furnished.
Hello,
My name is Fillip Larsen and I am from Denmark and the flat is still available for rent. I had an aunt in UK and after her death she left me her apartment from UK a few years ago.
The flat was redecorated last year and the flat is looking very nice and clean. The property has a fully furnished kitchen,clean and well tidy sitting rooms,laundry room,and fully furnished with home utilities like: electric shower, Lounge,Vacuum Cleaner,Toaster, Owen and microwave, dryer, iron, washing machine , refrigerator , dishwasher, power shower, heater, cable ready,TV set and DVD player,Internet connection, equipped kitchen and everything a house needs. I m interested in finding someone clean who can take care of this house more then getting money from renting it if you know what I mean.
Till last month the apartment was rented by some students from Germany and now they left and the apartment is available again for rent. The price I want is £480 per month,bills included and I am interested in a long term agreement,minimum 6 month!
If you are decided to view the flat and have the money I could come in the next few days to show you the apartment and maybe sign the tenancy agreement if you like my flat(I am sure you will love it) but first I have to be sure you really do need a place to live because two weeks ago a person from Guildford told me he is really interested and he asked me to go to Guildford to meet him and sign the tenancy agreement and when I arrived there no person showed up to rent my place and I lost time and money for nothing. Please accept my apologises if I am rude but I hope you will understand me!
I will wait for your e-mail,Fillip Larsen"
After realising he was a scammer I was determined to see how far he would go and made him aware the only way I would go forward was by showing a bank statement. He claims that due to past experiences with a lady showing her his bank statement he would not except this. He kept claiming that as banks would be closed on a Saturday (when we were due to meet) I had to use the Money gram service.
I hope this helps, I can't believe people get away with this sort of thing! I was absolutely broken hearted. Luckily no money was transferred.