by Michelle
Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:52 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: Vanessa Regan <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Subject: Room available
To: Michelle Banks
Hello,
Thanks so much for the reply and interest in my room, Am Vanessa Regan ,am 24 years old, My father owns the flat but is now late ,i live alone in the flat, Am a professional, I have been pretty busy , i work as a wedding planner. and this is taking too much of my time, so am a busy type, if you don't mind ? however, the room is still available .
The flat has 3 rooms ,One is for me and the other Two is available for rent.
The room has the following amenities:
The room has a very big bed that can sleep two people with
Television connected to cable
Small refrigerator apart from a big freezer in the kitchen
Private bathroom with toilet drawer
Reading desk
Wall cupboard
Internet connection
The Apartment has the following Amenities:
Washing Machine
Heater
Dish washer
Storage
A big living room fully furnished with a television connected to cable
Internet facility .
The transport facilities is quite ok in the area, the flat is very close to metro station and public transport.
The rent per month is 600 SGD and a security deposit of 900 SGD ,The security is refundable, at the end of your stay in my flat, the security deposit will be refund back to you, The rent include all bills and bills are for Gas , Water , Electricity , tenement rate ,phone ,heater ,tax ,internet connection.
If you are truly interested in renting my room, you will have to pay the security deposit and one month rent in advance to show some seriousness that you really want this room, so that i can reserve the room for you for the period you want, cos a lot of people have wasted my time on this issue and i really want to deal with people who are serious and genuinely interested in the room. I will like to have a brief introduction of your self, so that i can have idea of whom you are .
I will send to you some pictures of the room and the rental agreement form to see what next to do, hope you understand me? Thanks once again for the interest in my room while waiting to read from you.
Best Regards,
Vanessa
From: Vanessa Regan <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 2:46 AM
Subject: See the attached pictures
To: Michelle Banks
Hello,
The rent include all bills.
For example: if you move in on the 27th that mean that you will have to me paying the rent on the 27th of each month.
The flat has 3 rooms, one is for me and the other 2 rooms is available for rent.
The rent per month is 600 SGD and a security deposit 900 SGD ,which is refundable,At the end of your stay in the room ,900 SGD Will be refund to you ,is for a security deposit, and it has to be refund,the purpose of this money,is in case of damages and if you did not damage any thing in the room,you money will be refund in full to you at the end of your stay in the room
The flat is located in 22 Cairnhill Road Singapore 239732.
The Nearest MRT Station: Is Somerset MRT Station (NS23)
From the to airport it is only a 25 minutes taxi drive,
PROCEDURE:
1.You need to read and sign the agreement form that will guarantee you that the room has been reserve for you.
2.The deposit and the first month rent has to be paid to our family lawyer via Bank transfer. ,this will show us that you're really interested in the room.
3.i'll need Your name and your move in and out date to prepare the Agreement/contract.
4 a scanned copy of your ID.
Let me know if this is okay by you cause i have been deceived by unseriuos people on this room,that is why my attorney advised me to request for the deposit and first month rent before concluding agreement with anybody.its written in the agreement form that your money(deposit) will be returned to you after your stay in the house.
The signed agreement form will be send to you first through attached mail(with the scanned page of my international passport). for you to read and understand,after which you will proceed with the payment,i'll now send you the original copy through a registered courier to your address for you to sign and bring along with you when moving in.
Regards,
Vanessa.
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.
