by Michelle
Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:23 am
From: Edward Copper <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Exclusive Peaceful Apartment For Rent In Dublin" Ad on Gumtree
To: Michelle Banks
Hello ,
Thanks for your interest in my offer for the apartment,the apartmentis located at No 79 Pearse St Dublin 2, Ireland..the apartment it will you 700 with utilities per month and a deposit of 800 which is refundable at the end of you stay if nothing is damage or returned after 30days if i am satisfied with the way you manage and care for the apartment.so if i have answer your questions,so here is the next step for the reservation ,you will make the reservation for the apartment and sign the rental agreement contract after this,i will post the spare keys of the apartment to your address .the money will be transfer to my name and address in London via western union money transfer,i would have ask you to wire the payment to me via Bank Account but am new here,and i have not open any Bank Account ,but it will be essay for me to claim the money from you via this method... so for the contract to be prepared,i will be needing this details from you
your full name and address
passport id number
date of birth
date of moving in and out to my flat
Get back to me with this details for the contract to start.
Regard
From: Edward Copper <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Exclusive Peaceful Apartment For Rent In Dublin" Ad on Gumtree
To: Michelle Banks
Hello
Thanks for getting back to me for the details of the flat.. I am Edward Copper and i travel a lot so i often stay in my apartment.But for now i am not in Dublin now,i just secure a new job here in Dundee ,so am willing to rent out, a charming and sophisticated apartment well furnished and well equipped..2-rooms apartment is offered for rent fully furnished. Surfacing about 44sq meter for a room , it has been totally renewed and it is close to the main shopping areas and public transports...
EQUIPMENTS
Cupboards, US kitchen fully equipped,and a bathroom with shower are some of the assets of the flat. Autonomous heating,secure door,code,inter phone...with fast internet connection Equipment in the flat,fridge, washing machine,antique oven,microwave,tv, desk, spacious closet, and tons of storage space all around, all zone dvd player,Each bedroom has its private Bathroom and Toilet...
COST
Two bedroom flat will cost you 700 per month with a security deposit of 800 refundable at the end of your stay if nothing is reported missing or damage in the flat during your stay and if you are renting only one room out of the apartment it will cost you 350 per month and a deposit of 600.if you are okay with the price of the apartment then get back to me and mind you ,i will not be around for the viewing of the apartment now,but i can attach the pictures of the place for you to have a look at what you are renting from me.. Get back to me for the other details of the
apartment.......
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 (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.
