by Michelle
Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:49 pm
[email protected] wrote:-
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.
Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hear from you.I am Tobi Johnson,the owner of the flat you are making inquiry of.Actually I resided in the flat with my wife our two kids do not live with us anymore My 2 vacant bedroom is located at 23 Chepstow Road, Notting hill, London , W2 5BP.This rooms are fully furnished. my flat is still available for rent for 300 GBP per month including the utilities like hydro,washer,gas.Electricity,Garbage,Telephone,Water,Gas,stainless steel appliances,recessed lighting,laundry room in building,Large closest,Lots of Storage,including wireless internet and Cable,separate shower and one secured parking Space all bills and taxes included..And i accept a minimum stay of 1 month. Now, I went for a Crusade in West Africa as i am a minister of God and i will like you to get in touch with my wife in the United states for more details & pictures of our flat.Please, i want you to note that i am a kind and honest person, also i spent a lot of money on the property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this flat and want you to treat it as your own,I hope you understand that.I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i eventually come to London to see how clean and comfortable it is for you i will try to do that some day...Where are you located? we are deciding very soon on who to take the rooms. Email my wife Mercy, on [email protected] she will attend to you better and let you know the procedures, Thanks for your interest.
Best Regards,
Tobi Johnson.
From:
Mercy johnson <[email protected]>
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To: Michelle Banks
Hello
Thanks for the response, I am after the good care of my flat,we are wiling to rent the apartment to you for as long as you want. I want you to know that my husband will be sending you a copy of the keys and documents for the flat so you can move in when you want to as long as you try as much as you can to take good care of the flat also as you stay there ,i am given it to you for 300GBP per month for both of you and the deposit is also 300GBP, rent fee includes utilities bills and tax.We are willing to rent for as long as you are willing to stay.The flat is just a few minutes walk from the train station and also local amenities
I had an accident which affected my hearing and my legs , I am currently on a wheel chair right now, I do not use a phone that's why I am always online, you can reach my husband on this number +2348089832700.if you are interested you can fill out the rent application below and get back to me as soon as possible.
******************* RENT APPLICATION *******************
Fill out answer's to these questions below please:
1)Your Full Names_______________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone numbers ____________________
3)How old are you _____________________________
4)Are you married ___________________________________
5)How many people will be living in the apartment ____________________
6)Do you have a pet _________________________________________
7)Do you have a car __________________________________________
8)Occupation _________________________________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay __________________________________
10) Move in date
11) Deposit needed 300 GBP and one month rent (specify if OK)______________________________
12)Nationality ________________________________________________
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can
have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt in your name and
contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how
to get the documents and the keys to you,please we are giving you all
this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,We are
putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this
property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.
Regards
Mercy
RE: ******************* RENT APPLICATION *******************
From:
Mercy johnson <[email protected]>
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To: Michelle Banks
Hello Michelle
I am very happy with your application and i have no doubt that you will be
perfect for our flat.I will forward your application to my
husband so he can have a look at it also but i have no doubt he would like it as
well...as you know I and my husband are currently around so there is no way you can see the flat but you can go to the address and take a look at the property and surroundings i will want you to call my husband on this number
+2348089832700 so you can discuss how you can move in into the flat and how to make the deposit payment for the flat so the flat can be secured for you until your ready to move in and also how you will receive the keys and documents for the flat so you can move in
and things you will need the deposit will be refunded to you when your lease ends with us provided there are no damages to any property in the flat the deposit is 300 GBP and it is refundable to you when your lease ends with us provided there are no damages to the flat when you are there and beleive that wont happen ..i will let him know to be expecting your call anytime.I and my husband are not currently around thats the reason why we wanted to give the place out for rent and the flat is in south kensington so you can go to address and take a look at the property and the surroundings.
Also i will want you to please stand on your word that you will both take absolute care of the place and the properties inside
when you move in..i will let my husband know to expect your soon and i will get back to youn when you finalize all details.
Thanks and God Bless
Regards
Mercy...
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.
