by Michelle
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:55 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 money (again via Western Union) 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: Mellisa Joshua <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM
Subject: FLAT IS STILL AVAILABLE ALL INCLUSIVE
To: Michelle Banks
Hello,
Thanks for your mail.I am a very young comfortable professional Lady,27 who works has an hair stylist in my own hair dressing shop being the Manager.I would like to rent out a one bedroom Flat with a garden to a very easy going person at 1000 per month including all bills.Available now for you to occupy not shared apartment.My apartment is very comfortable fully furnished flat.Located in quiet residential area is fully furnished with digital home cinema,hi-if system,VCR,DVD player,phone,fax,computer,cable/satellite,internet access,wardrobe,cupboard,Hanging wardrobe,safe deposit box,radio alarm clock,hair dryer,fully air-conditioned,central heating,intruder alarm,fire alarm and more.Large fully equipped kitchen,toilets and unlimited wireless internet.I don't want any problem for myself,i need to know the person that will occupy my apartment that is,the person that will take care of my apartment like theirs because am letting the flat out because am presently working in NEWCASTLE.It is not compulsory that i rent out the flat but if i can get a reliable and tidy person that will take care of my flat for me i can let it out.so i need to know them better i.e what you and your partner do for a living.
Waiting to read from you.
from Mellisa Joshua [email protected]
to Michelle Banks
date 3 June 2011 21:30
subject THINKING ON THE VIEWING OF THE FLAT
Signed by rocketmail.com
Hello,
Thanks for the reply.I would love to meet you,get to know you and show you round the flat so that you can see what you are renting but i have been having problems with time wasters who could not keep to there end of deal.Its really time wasting because i am a very busy person and do not really have much time to waste.To me,every seconds count you're generally interested out of my naturally tight daily schedule as am always attending to customers there by restricting me to the internet as my only medium of communication. viewing will not be a problem.Anytime during the week in the evening would be a good date for our meeting.The rent is still very Low considering the current economic climate in London.
Can you please answer the following questions?
-Are you really serious about the renting the flat?
-How many are you to occupy the Flat?.
-If you love the flat when you see it,will you make the payment to hold it against your move in?why I am asking these questions is basically because of my experience with my last tenant.Lawrence moved into my flat in JUNE:2010,on commencing the tenancy,he paid a total sum of £837.50 in rent hoping that he would pay up the balance unknowingly he provided a fraudulent employers reference to convince me of having a stable job! Although i served him with Section 8 and Section 21 Notices and obtained a Court Order for possession of the property,he was reluctant to move out or pay any of the rent arrears.County Court bailiffs got him evicted and his total debt to date is £1,263 (Quite much).I will prepare all the necessary documentations i:e Contract Form:which we will both sign after being satisfied with the flat.Payment will be made after signing the contracts and keys will be handed over to you once contract is made.Please,understand that i am NOT asking you to pay me BEFORE you view the flat.The neighborhood is safe and i guess you have heard much about this area?it is a safe,clean area.
-Your rent begins on your move in date..
-Viewing is never a problem.
-Proof of ownership and Documentation will be shown upon viewings.
-There is no minimum or maximum stay.
- Rent include Council Tax,electricity,gas,internet, e.t.c
-Its 1000pcm and 1000 refundable deposit.
Kindly get back to me about an idea on what we can do so that we can arrange a meeting for viewing.
Thanks while hoping to read from you.
Regard.
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 money (again via Western Union) 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.
