by Michelle
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:35 pm
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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.
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:53:16 +0000
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Luxurious And beautiful one bedroom flat to rent in london
To: Michelle Banks
Dear Jordi,
Thanks for the interest you have in my flat. The flat is still available for rent. You can rent my flat as long as you pay your rent at when due. Here are the necessary things you need to know about the rent and deposit:
The rent is £ 100/week including Utility bills (electricity, water, gas, etc and the council tax)
Security Deposit: £500.00 (Returnable at the end of a month stay in my flat).
The flat is fully furnished and also benefits from wireless Internet, phone, and washing machine with dryer, private garden, cable TV and most important parking space. The flat is clean, the area is quiet. You can see the flat when you have time.
Can you take care of my flat as it is? How many months do you intend to rent and pay for? Do you have references?
Kindly reply for further information and i would like to know where you are coming from to stay in my flat.
Regards,
Mr/Mrs Cole.
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.
