by Con Warner
Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:47 pm
To: Con Warner
From: Lucy Johanson <[email protected]>
Date: 27 August 2011 11:11
Subject: 2 double room in Camden in between Mornington Crescent and Camden tubes
Hi,
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is two bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat address: Plender Street, Camden Town,London
Post Code:NW1 0HA
Rent: £500 per month,all bills included for a room
Security deposit:£600 refundable after four weeks in the flat.
Minimum Stay: 1 Month(s)
Maximum stay:1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Flat amenities:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating, iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,oven, Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave e.t.c
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
The area: We’re very close to Camden market and the surrounding bars, etc. The flat is also a short walk from a big Sainsbury’s. Unfortunatley, there is no garden but Regents Park, Primrose Hill and Hampsted Heath are all within walking distance. The location has the added benefit of other great transport links include Camden Road Silverlink, lots of very useful buses from outside the flat and we’re in easy walking distance of Euston and King’s Cross.
what you get:
comes with everything you could ever need; high speed wireless broadband, all kitchen essentials, a weekly cleaner, plenty of space, gas appliances, huge top loader washing machine, dishwasher, etc, etc. white cotton bedsheets and towels included.
Could you tell me a bit about yourself and where you are presently located now?
Will you be able to take good care of my flat like your own?
Are you capable of funding the rent and refundable deposit before moving in?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Lucy.
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, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, 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.
