by Michelle
Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:59 am
From: Stephane Marco <[email protected]>
Date: Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Subject: MY FLAT DETAILS AND PICTURES
To: Michelle
Hi,
Thanks for your response to my advert and for your interest in knowing more about my available flat for rent . My tenants just moved to back to their country so I need another tenants to live in my flat and I will prefer tidy person(s) that's ready to take care of the flat like his or her own.At present, I live and work in cardiff but I will be happy to come down to London any time that suits you for the viewing.
The flat is well furnished and equipped with followings : standing mirror,CD - DVD - Video ,Radio , TV , High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine , Heating, iron and Ironing board , Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave and the flat comprise separate fully tiled bathroom with bath and power shower, and Off road parking space.
Rent :£400 per month, all bill inclusive
Security Deposit is £600 refundable after one month stay in the flat.
Flat address: Upper Berkeley St, Marylebone, London
Post Code: W1H 7QB, United Kingdom
Location is stunning, walk to Marylebone village, Selfridges, Hyde Park & Mayfair.Transport links are excellent with Marble Arch, Bond Street, Baker Street and black cabs at the doo
My flat is just one bedroomed flat with double bed which can contain two people at a sleep.You will be the only one that will be staying in the flat but if you have a friend or relatives that want to share the flat with you, you are highly welcome. I have attached the photos of the flat with this e-mail so you can let me know if you like the flat. waiting for your swift response
Cheers
Stephane
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.
