by Michelle
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:31 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.
From: fox scott [email protected]
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:51 AM
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: RE: Reply to your ad: well presented onebedroom flain in edinbrugh all bills inclusive
The followings are the basic details you need to know about the one bedroom flat:its available on both short and long term basis;The rent is £ 300.00 per month and Security Deposit is £ 500.00 which is refundable after 1 month of staying in my flat .The utility bills (gas,water TV,Internet and council tax) are included in the rent with exception of electricity bill ,the flat has separate electricity meter .Moreover, the flat is one bedroom fully furnished and equipped with all necessary house facilities gas heating central system also benefits from a secured parking space . At this stage that you want to rent my flat, i need to ask some few questions . Can you take good care of my flat as it is? How long do you intend to rent and pay for? Do you have any landlord or character reference in edinbrugh?Kindly reply for further information and also i would like to know where you are coming from to stay in my flat.
Regards
Mr&Mrs Scott
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.
