by Con Warner
Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:30 pm
From: london properties <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Email from a potential buyer at Rentitprivately.com
To: Con Warner
Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 2:36 PM
Hello,
The property is ready to be rented out on long term basis. Like you saw the price details. Certain procedure for renting it takes place and payment is via wire or bank deposits.
It is located at welbeck way, Paddington, Greater London W1G 9YW
Description:
The apartment comprises of: Open plan kitchen / reception, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.
Located near Marylebone High Street with a diverse array of shops, restaurants and amenities, the local shops of Oxford Street are only moments away and there is also easy access into Paddington Gardens.
Baker Street Underground Station (Jubilee Line/Hammersmith & City/Circle Line/Metropolitan Line/Waterloo Line) is within a 5 minute walk, while for motorists the A40 offers routes in and out of London.
Features:
Two Bedrooms
Second Floor
Open Plan Kitchen
Second Floor
Excellent Location
Also provided but not shown in the pictures are the following items: window furnishings, artwork, ottoman, mattress, entertainment unit, two additional dining chairs and rug.
Rent per week:£150.00
Rent per month:£600.00 (Inclusive all bills except council tax which charges 5% of the flat rent)
Minimum Stay: 1 Month
Maximum stay:1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Moving in date: the room is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.
Refundable security and damage deposit:£1000(refundable after 1month of stay in the flat)
sq ft: 610
55 sq m
Room Sizes
Reception room: 20'9 x 14'9 (6.3 x 4.5m)
Bedroom: 14'10 x 9'1 ( 4.5 x 2.8m)
Kitchen: 8'10 x 7'5 ( 2.7 x 2.3m)
Few picture of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Truely,
Reginah and Richard Edwards.
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 Western Union or MoneyGram payment either to him, your 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.
