by Michelle
Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:45 pm
From: Jerry Thompson <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: A clean tidy double self contained studio flat.
To: Michelle Banks
Hello,
I did get your response concerning the ADVERT i posted on Gumtree. The apartment is still available but I'm not around presently. I did bid for a portion of petroleum land sometimes ago in West Africa and fortunately i won the bidding so i have to move quickly down to Africa to have my company set up because i will still have to rebid for it in the next 16months. I came over here with my wife (Lizzy) and my Daughter (Ella), I know there is no way i can be sure that you are the right person to live in the house because we won't be able to meet in physical before sending you the keys and the documents to occupy the apartment. But i just had a feeling that anyone who knows what it takes to put the kind of structure in a good place should know that maintaining our home ok.
Monthly Rent :- £ 300
Bond Deposit :- £ 200
Pets Allowed: Cats, Dogs etc.
Available Date: Available Now!
Our propety has utilities like :- Stove - Electric ,Refrigerator, Microwave ,Ice Maker ,Full Kitchen ,Coffee maker ,TV/VCR ,Stereo ,Phone ,Linens provided ,High Speed Internet ,CDPlayer ,Cable/Satellite TV,Double/twin zip & link beds and a child's cot can be provided ,Fitted wardrobe, Kitchen Electric hob/oven,Kitchen utensils ,Microwave ,Washer & dryer, Refrigerator & freezer ,Toaster ,Electric kettle ,Iron and ironing board ,TV & DVD ,Telephone and Fast internet access ,Pedestal Fan ,Free parking.
Please if you are interested to occupy my house kindly provide the information below for record purpose :-
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name___________________________________
Current Address_______________
Apt#________
City_____________
State______
Zip Code________
Home Phone ( )___________________
Mobile Phone ______
Date of Birth_____________________________
Reasons for Leaving____
Rent $_____
Are you married_____________
How many people will be living in the house______________
Do you have a pet_______
Do you have a car________
Occupation______________________
Monthly Income____________________
Move In Date____________
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT SENT TO ME____
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE HOUSE___________________________
You could give me a call as soon as possible so we could proceed asap..
LEASE TERMS
Month to Month
Please note you will not be able to have a look at the interior until i have sent the keys of our home to you and the requirement for getting the keys of the home is a full refundable security deposit, but i am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely home.
YOU CAN REACH ME ON THE NUMBERS BELOW
+234-806-593-8754 or 011-234-806-593-8754.
I Await your response so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you.
Best Regards.
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.
