Rental Scammer - [email protected]

On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 11:17 AM, tony adeola <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks for your response, I am Tony Adeola the owner of the flat you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the flat not until i left for west Africa for a construction job with Total/Ef, (I'm a construction engineer) and i am now Happily married and we are currently on our Honey Moon. I will be in Lagos,Nigeria for five years so presently my flat is much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Pls i want you to note that, I am a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property, so i will solicit for your absolute maintainance of this Apartment. Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an understanding. I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more about yourself. We will be Staying in west Africa now that is why I have made up my mind to put up all my Apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
Flat Address : 24 Rosary Gardens South Kensington London SW7 4NT
RENT FEE: 320pounds per month, Security Deposit 320pounds (refundable)
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer
Parking:
Automatic Garage
Security Alarm/Door
Interior:
Free Internet
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
I want you to provide answers to the application below:
*******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM******
( Private and Confidential )
Date:
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone:
Date of Birth:
Sex :
Occupation
Marital Status?
Present Address:
How long at this address?
Rent?
How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent +
Security Deposit = 640pounds )
Reason for moving?Present Occupation:
How many people will be living in the home?
Move in Date?
......................................................................................................................
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , 6 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will
be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
Thanks
Mr & Mrs Adeola.

On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 3:59 PM, tony adeola <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Michelle,

Thanks for the application form,yes all bills are included in the rent fee,i want you to please promise me that you will take good care of the flat for me when you move in,because i spend much money on the properties inside,right now i am having my honey mood with my wife Mary in Africa,so i will not be able to meet you and show you the flat but i will send the keys/documents of the place to you,will you kindly email me your present address were you will like me to send the package too via dhl courier service,also i want you to cal me to discuss about the payment thing cal +2347063666433.
i wait your response.

Thanks and God Bless you.

Tony.

On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:16 PM, tony adeola <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Michelle
Thanks for the response,i quite understand you,but i am in África at the moment with my wife mary so i will not be able to meet you and show the flat,but i can send you the keys/documents to your address if you can come up with security deposit of 320pounds via western union.the money is refundable in case you dont like the place,i wait your response.

Thanks and God Bless you.
Tony.

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 to 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.