Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Bethy Lizy <[email protected]>
Date: 2010/11/27
Subject: Brechin Place, South Kensington SW7 4QA
To: Michelle Banks


Hello,

Thanks for your Interest In my flat. My flat is located at Brechin Place, South Kensington SW7 4QA. and the nearest tube station is about 10 minutes walk I will also want to inform you that my flat is still available for rent. I'm sorry for late response to your mail. i have attached the picture's of the flat with this email. The bedroom, sitting room,bathroom and toilet and also the kitchen

So pls. i will want you to look at the pictures and get back to me and let me know when you will like to come for the viewing so i can inform my lawyer to get prepared. My flat is available for both long term and short term rent. So how long do you intend to stay in my flat?.

Term: Rental
Rent pcm: £400
Rent pw: £100
Deposit: £600
Beds:1
Baths: 1
Floor Level: Ground
Council Tax: RBK&C

HOME AMENITIES:
Alarm system,
Cable ready
Washer/Dryer,
Dishwasher,
Microwave,
Kitchen access,
Storage.
Bedroom amenities:
Phone line,
TV,En Suite,
Broadband internet,
Ensuite room has Broadband Internet,
Bed, shower, sink and toilet,
Desk, chair
Drawers and wardrobe.
House amenities:
Fully Furnished,
Air conditioning,
Private entrance,
Private bathroom well furnished,
Phone jack,
TV, Radio,
Cable jack, Closet.
And a parking space for just two cars..

PREFERRED FLATMATE DESCRIPTION:
Gender: Doesn't Matter Orientation: Doesn't Matter
Smoker: Doesn't Matter Occupation: Doesn't Matter
Age Range: from 16 to 99 yrs. old Couple: Doesn't Matter
Room and flat description
Dwelling type: Flat Floor #:
No# of bedrooms: 1 # of BR available: 1
No# of bathrooms: 1 Parking: Yes
Pet: Not Disclosed Flat Sq ft.: 0 Sq. Ft.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS INCLUDE:
There is site laundry room in the flat. There is a reception which is open
during the day and a 24 hour emergency helpline. The block has security 24/7
and a secure door entry system.access to health club Which is in the flat.
The nearest tube station is about 10 minute walk from the flat

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I will be glad to show you my certificate of landlady membership so you can as well know that am the private owner of the flat.

Regards
Mr & Mrs Elizerbeth Harry

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.

Thank you very much for your post, I have received this email today:

Dear Interested Candidate,

Thanks for your Interest In my flat. My flat is located at Brook Green, Hammersmith, London W6 7. and the nearest tube station is about 10 minutes walk I will also want to inform you that my flat is still available for rent. I'm sorry for late response to your mail. i have attached the picture's of the flat with this email. The bedroom, sitting room,bathroom and toilet and also the kitchen

So pls. i will want you to look at the pictures and get back to me and let me know when you will like to come for the viewing so i can inform my lawyer to get prepared. My flat is available for both long term and short term rent. So how long do you intend to stay in my flat?.

Term: Rental
Rent pcm: £320
Rent pw: £80
Deposit: £600
Beds:1
Baths: 1
Floor Level: Ground
Council Tax: RBK&C

HOME AMENITIES:
Alarm system,
Cable ready
Washer/Dryer,
Dishwasher,
Microwave,
Kitchen access,
Storage.
Bedroom amenities:
Phone line,
TV,En Suite,
Broadband internet,
Ensuite room has Broadband Internet,
Bed, shower, sink and toilet,
Desk, chair
Drawers and wardrobe.
House amenities:
Fully Furnished,
Air conditioning,
Private entrance,
Private bathroom well furnished,
Phone jack,
TV, Radio,
Cable jack, Closet.
And a parking space for just two cars..

PREFERRED FLATMATE DESCRIPTION:
Gender: Doesn't Matter Orientation: Doesn't Matter
Smoker: Doesn't Matter Occupation: Doesn't Matter
Age Range: from 16 to 99 yrs. old Couple: Doesn't Matter
Room and flat description
Dwelling type: Flat Floor #:
No# of bedrooms: 1 # of BR available: 1
No# of bathrooms: 1 Parking: Yes
Pet: Not Disclosed Flat Sq ft.: 0 Sq. Ft.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS INCLUDE:
There is site laundry room in the flat. There is a reception which is open
during the day and a 24 hour emergency helpline. The block has security 24/7
and a secure door entry system.access to health club Which is in the flat.
The nearest tube station is about 10 minute walk from the flat

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I will be glad to show you my certificate of landlady membership so you can as well know that am the private owner of the flat. Kindly get back to me as soon as possible if you know you are still interested in my flat...


Best Regards
Mr & Mrs Harry

I am looking for flat in London, and this situation happen second time to me.

And this is my previous email from another (or maybe the same) rental scammer from [email protected]:

Hello

I really appreciate your response but i do not want to stand on peoples promise of paying me cash or cheque when we meet again because i have met with time wasters who will only want to view and do not keep to there end of deal as regards payment if they are satisfied but will only want to look at all the beautiful flats around London. I am not ready to wait till a months time before any payment.
I was discussing with my colleague about the idea on how i will be so sure that i will not be disappointed this time around and she advised that we can work out something via Western Union.I have never used Western Union before but a bit familiar with it. She explained that it is a very fast way of sending and receiving money as she has used it a couple of times for renting out her flat. She said that western union can actually hold the money as an evidence and surety that her tenant will pay her at least for the first month and deposit. that you should go to any western union outlet close to you, to send one month rent of 600 +refundable deposit 600 pounds in your name to your friend's name in your present address or you tell your friend to send the money to you..

I WILL EXPLAIN TO YOU:

PROCEDURE...
1) Transfer the money, a month rent 800 + refundable deposit of 800 (Senders name = friend or partner's name)
to your name (Receiver) in London.
2) Scan & Send a copy of the Western Union transaction receipt as a proof of the transaction for confirmation on the western union customer care line if the money is really available for any of you to pick up when i arrive in london.If you do not have access to a Scanner,you can aswell send me details to confirm on
(https://wumt.westernunion.com/asp/order ... try=global)
3) When we meet,i will meet you and take you to the flat for proper viewing
4)If you decide to take it both of us will go to any local Western Union office close to my flat & you'll pick up your money to pay me.
5)Keys will be handed over to you after signing the contracts.

In order for me to be on a good side,you can go ahead and make the transaction since you have the money ready,let me know immediately you do the transaction.
I am pretty sure that the transaction at WU office will require some charges,i will definitely refund the transaction charges back to you upon viewing whether you decide to rent or not.
But,i will only rely on your honesty that you have made the transaction before making my way down for proper viewing.
Please,understand that i am NOT asking you to pay me BEFORE you view the flat as payment is done AFTER viewing and Signing of contracts. I only want to be sure that i am not going to waste my time this time around and i think with this conditions,both of us can be sure we are not wasting our times.Let me know if you are okay with this so that we can proceed.Thanks so much while i will be waiting to read from you.Looking forward to meet you and be great friends eventually.

Does that sound reasonable? other months rent will be paid directly into my bank account.
PS:I am sorry for the lengthy mail.I only want to explain myself better.

Waiting to read back from you.