by Michelle
Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:57 am
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: RE: Reply to your ad: CHARMING DOUBLE BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW,RENT FEE INCLUSIVE OF BILLS AND TAXES
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:25:03 -0700
Hello Michelle,
Thanks for your response, I am Tobi Johnson the owner of the flat
you are making inquiry of. I lived with my wife in the flat until i left
for a construction job with Total in West Africa
(I'm an expatriate in construction engineering) and I am Happily married
and we have been together for years now my wife's name is Mercy.
I will be here for while that is why we want to rent our place out
so presently my flat is very much available for rent with all utilities
included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Please i want you to
note that I am a God fearing,kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my
property so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this
flat hope you understand that, I want you to keep it tidy at all times
the flat is a 5mins walk from the nearest train station.
We only want someone that can be serious about renting.
I want a tenant I can trust.We will be away for now that is why we have made
up my mind to lease our place to whom ever that will take good care of it.
Flat Address : 23 Chepstow Road, Notting hill, London , W2 5BP
RENT FEE: 320 GBP per month, Security Deposit 320 GBP (refundable)
Amenities:
Hydro,Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer,Gas
Recessed lighting
Automatic Garage
Security Alarm/Door
Secured parking garage
Interior:
Wireless Internet
Cable
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
Furniture
Living room,Bedroom and Kitchen appliances all in perfect condition
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , from 1 to 5 month or 1year and can be renewed
~It can be only be rented furnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities and taxes are included in the rent fee
~Pets Allowed
If you are very much OK with all this then i want you to please contact my wife mercy on ([email protected]) so you can proceed with the rental I am busy most times but she can respond to you immediately she will be the one to decide who we rent the place to and also give you the pictures you requested.Thanks
Regards
Tobi Johnson
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.
