by Michelle
Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:03 pm
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Flat details
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:12:14 +0000
Postcode: W1J 7LQ
Street: WHITEHORSE STREET
A one bedroom flat in this highly
central location in Mayfair, close
to Shepherd Market, comprising
a reception with open plan
kitchen, a bright double
bedroom and a shower room.
Term: Furnished
Rent p/m: £440
Security deposit:£700
Type: Flat
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Floor Level: 2
Status: Available
Full Description: A one
bedroom flat in this highly
central location in Mayfair close
to Shepherd Market. The
property comprises a reception
room with open plan kitchen,
equipped with washing
machine, oven, microwave and
fridge. There is a double
bedroom with good storage
space and a fully-tiled shower
room. The flat has wood
laminate flooring. Whitehorse
Street is situated off Piccadilly,
between Green Park and Curzon
Street and near to Green Park
tube.
Hope to read from you soon.
Regards
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.
