by Con Warner
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:07 am
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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.
From: Andy Morgan <[email protected]>
Thanks for your interest in our property the 2bedroom flat is still available for rent and i'll like to know for how long you want to rent it and where you at presently? Email me for further response and pictures ([email protected])Looking forward to hear from you.Andrew
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.
From: Andy Morgan <[email protected]>
Subject: FLAT DETAILS WITH PICTURES
To: Con Warner
Thanks for your interest in our advert, Am Mr Morgan,me and my wife to be co-own the flat and we used to stay in the property but right now,we are currently in Wales due to a contract we have there but we can come up to the London for you to view anytime you want.
Our flat is two bedroom apartment well furnished to standard but there is nobody presently living in the property so both rooms are available for rent and here is little details about the flat before we proceed.
Find below details:
Address: Mildmay Grove North Islington London N1 4PL
Description:Recently refurbished to a high standard, this superb two bedroom second floor flat provides attractive features such as dark hard wood floors.
The property comprises stunning reception room which is bathed in abundance of natural light, modern open-plan kitchen, bedroom with fitted cupboard,contemporary bathroom, garden and reserved parking space.
Mildmay Grove North is a quiet residential address which benefits from close proximity to a superb range of shops and amenities with an even more comprehensive range of bars and restaurants close by to the south on Upper Street.For further info the location can be seen on google maps(MIildmay Grove)
Rent pw:£110.00
Rent pcm:£440.00(All bills are inclusive in a room expect the car parking space.
Minimum Stay: 1 Month(s)
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:£600(refundable after 4weeks of stay in the flat)
sq ft: 710
66 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)
Garden: 41' x 24' (12.5 x 7.3m)
Home Features:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating,iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave e.t.c
Few picture of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Awaiting your urgent reply, Thanks for your interest once again and you are most welcome.
KINDEST REGARDS
RACHEL AND ANDREW.
There's no problem in inviting you for the viewing,I currently work and live in Wales so I will need to take a day off from work in order to come down to arrange the viewing with you.It is unfortunate that my past bitter experience of inviting people to come and view my flat without any form of confirmation of their financial ability and not keeping up to time as at when scheduled, has brought about great loss to me, is either they cannot afford the rent or the security deposit required but want me to come up with the aim of renegotiating.
I have consulted my lawyer and we have resolved that any potential tenants should be able to prove in the following way in order to determine who is financially buoyant and that he or she can stick to appointment when scheduled and able to pay his/her rent as at when due.In this case, a bank-statement or guarantee from your organization wont be accepted as we have had wayward tenants tendering fake documents.
PROCEDURE:
1) Transfer the amount £980 (1 month rent and security deposit) to any of your family members or your friend via Western Union outlet/shop close t you. You can ask any of them to make the transfer to you either.
Your names (as sender) to any of your family member or your friend (as receiver) in London or any of them make you the receiver
2) Scan & Send a copy of the Western Union transaction receipt as a proof of the transaction or mail me the transaction details. (The money is safe as it is only you that can withdraw since you need a ID card or International passport)
3) Then, we will meet for viewing when you arrive
4) If you decide to take the flat, we will go to any local Western Union outlet close to the flat for you to pick up the money and pay me. (You don't need to come with cash to view, after viewing we will go together, you will cancel the transfer and withdraw the money to pay me).
5) Keys will be handed over to you after signing the contracts.
I do not want you to have the feeling that I am asking for money BEFORE you see what you are renting because I know that payment is meant to be done AFTER you have seen the Flat and okay with it that is why I said you should make the transfer to yourself so that you will be the one to receive the money and pay me in person after the viewing.
If you are ready,you can go ahead and make the transfer and let me know immediately you do the transfer so that I can know how to squeeze out time to come and meet you.You will need to scan the copy of the transfer receipt and email it to me to confirm it online in order to know you have made the transfer and to let you know that I will return back to you the full transfer charges whether you decide to rent the flat or not when we meet Please Note! i don't have any access to your funds!..this procedure will only guarantee us how serious and keen you are regarding the property.
Let me know if you are ok with this arrangement so that we can proceed.
Kind regards,
Andrew and Rachel
