by Michelle
Sat Jan 08, 2011 3:32 pm
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:51:22 +0100
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: STUNNING ONE BEDROOM STUDIO FLAT / FURNISHED TO MODERN TASTE
To: Michelle Banks
Hello
Thanks for your mail. I am a very young comfortable professional,26 who works in a recording company as a studio manager.I would like to rent out a double bedroom Garden Flat with Broad Band Internet to a very easy going person at 600 per month including all bills.available now for you to occupy.not shared apartment..My apartment is very comfortable fully furnished flat of brand duplex flat.Located in quiet residential area {Albany Street, London, NW1 3UP} within easy walking distance of Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. The city, London's financial district is only a short taxi ride away. the flat is located in a privileged area next to the famous Regent's Park home to the popular London Zoo. Moreover, the flat is just 15 minutes away from the picturesque area of Camden Town with its popular street market and only 3 minutes away from the spectacular wax museum Madame Tussaud's and the British Museum.It enjoys unbeatable transport access being well served by three underground stations, Warren Street, Great Portland Street and Regents Park all of which are within easy walking distance. Paddington, Marylebone and Kings Cross mainline train stations are all within a 5-10 minutes taxi ride away. Heathrow Airport is about 45 minutes away by taxi.
is fully furnished with digital home cinema, hi-fi system, VCR, DVD player, phone, fax, computer, cable/satellite, internet access, wardrobe, cupboard, Hanging wardrobe, safe deposit box, radio alarm clock, hair dryer, fully air-conditioned, central heating, intruder alarm, fire alarm and more. Large fully equipped kitchen, 2 toilets and unlimited wireless internet.
I don't want any problem for myself.., i need to know the person that will occupy my apartment that is, the person that will take care of my apartment like theirs because am letting the flat out because am presently in Manchester working. It is not compulsory that i rent out the flat but if i can get a reliable and tidy person that will take care of my flat for me i can let it out.so i need to know them better i.e what you and your partner do for a living.
Rent Includes
Electricity
Gas
Water Charge
Council Tax
Lease
internet
Waiting to read from you.
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:54:40 +0100
From: [email protected]
Subject: Thinking on securement
To: Michelle Banks
Hello ,
Thanks so much for the reply and interest in my Flat.My flat is available for long and shot term so its depends on how long contract you are willing to sign with me ,However,i will be willing to meet you,get to know you and show you round the flat so that you can see what you are renting.
But the issue is that i have been having problems with time wasters with regards to making the payment for the Flat and this was really a wasted time because i am presently in the studio doing some live recording and i cant make or recieve calls due to the nature of my job,but have my Laptop here to reply to emails.viewing will not be a problem, Anytime during your arrival in the evening would be a good date for our meeting. but i want to be sure i get a proof you have the funds on you before i can commit to securing the flat for you as i have been dissapointed several times after securement in the past few days.I work here as studio manager.. My job had suffered and i have also wasted my funds coming over to london before thats why im a little skeptical.
However,how am i going to be sure that i will not be disappointed when you come around to view the flat?Please understand that i am NOT asking you to pay for what you have not seen.People have told me that they will pay upon us meeting if they are satisfied but they all don't have the money to pay,everyone of them is looking for a free or cheaper Flat to rent despite the fact that i have made the rent so Cheap.
Pls,i need you suggestion here because you can't pay for what you have not seen,it is not advisable.
However,i am also discussing with my Colleague here as regards idea on what i can do.I will get back to you or you suggest on what to do so that i can secure the flat for you till you arrive in london.Thanks while i will be waiting read from you.
Do not hesitate to ask any question. feel free to ask me any question.
waiting to read from you.
N.B:
Do you have the money to pay me if you like the Flat after viewing?
How many are you to occupy the Flat?.
-Your rent begins on your move in date..
-Viewing is never a problem.
-Proof of ownership and Documentation will be shown upon viewings.
-There is no minimum or maximum stay.
- Rent include Council Tax,electricity,gas,internet, e.t.c
-Its 600pcm and 600 refundable deposit.
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 20:46:14 +0100
From: [email protected]
Subject: SUGGESTION
To: Michelle Banks
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 600 + refundable deposit of 600 (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 as well 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.
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 money (again via Western Union) 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.
