by Con Warner
Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:10 am
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This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a transfer either via bank, Western Union or MoneyGram to him, a friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them 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 Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment 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.
From: [email protected]
Subject: See the attached pictures
To: Con Warner
Hello,
The flat has 3 rooms, one is for me,one is for rent and the last one is regard as visitors room.
The rent per month is 400 pounds and a security deposit 600 pounds ,which is refundable,At the end of your stay in the room ,600 pounds Will be refund to you ,is for a security deposit, and it has to be refund,the purpose of this money,is in case of damages and if you did not damage any thing in the room,you money will be refund in full to you at the end of your stay in the room.
The flat is located in 21 Princes Square, Westminster, London, W2 4NP .
The flat Excellently located in the central of London and so within walking distance of all major sightseeing attractions and the major shopping and entertainment areas.
Nearby attractions include the renowned Portobello Market in Notting Hill, Kensington Palace, the Victoria & Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Oxford Street and Whiteley's shopping centre. Within easy walking distance of the property you will also find a variety of restaurants and food outlets.
The train Station Paddington Station is very close by
Queensway Tube station (Central Line)
Bayswater Tube Station (District & Circle Line)
Notting Hill Gate Tube station (Central, District and Circle Line).
PROCEDURE :
1.You need to read and sign the agreement form that will guarantee you that the room has been reserve for you.
2.The deposit and the first month rent has to be paid to our family lawyer via bank transfer ,this will show us that you're really interested in the room.
3. I'll need Your name and your move in and out date to prepare the Agreement/contract.
4 a scanned copy of your ID.
Let me know if this is okay by you cause i have been deceived by unseriuos people on this room,that is why my attorney advised me to request for the deposit and first month rent before concluding agreement with anybody.its written in the agreement form that your money(deposit) will be returned to you after your stay in the house.
The signed agreement form will be send to you first through attached mail(with the scanned page of my international passport). for you to read and understand,after which you will proceed with the payment,i'll now send you the original copy through a registered courier to your address for you to sign and bring along with you when moving in.
Regards,
Vanessa.
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a transfer either via bank, Western Union or MoneyGram to him, a friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them 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 Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment 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: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 14:06:31 -0800
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: See the attached pictures
To: Con Warner
Now i really understand your concern But allot of people have deceive me with this same story, I will reserve the room for them and they will never show up, If you are truly interested in renting the room, you will have to book for it in advance, I provide you with a copy of my international passport and my late fathers certificate of ownership for you to have the true identity of me and for you to know that your money is coming to a safer hand, if that is your fear.
I have seen people who told me that they will pay upon seeing the room , promising me that money is not the problem or that their company is paying or they are financially buoyant to pay the rent and then i took permission to be absent from the conference, when we met and after seeing my apartment, they definitely fall in love with it but they don't have money to pay, i don't know how people are so unserious and take pleasure in wasting other peoples time, they will start pleading with me and telling me all their problems as regards finances and how they cannot pay until a certain period of time which of course will make me compassionate and i would be forced to help a fellow human being of accommodation at my own detriment.
For you to have more guarantee and security ...I will want to transfer the payment to our family lawyer via bank account,this way your money is safe and traceable . What do you think about that ?
I will like to have the following information.
1. Your full name and present home address.
2. Your moving-in and moving-out date.
3. A scanned copy of your passport.
