by Con Warner
Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:52 am
From: Carlos Vern <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: segundamano.es Referente a Apartamento de lujo con 2 habitaciones
To: Con Warner
Hello,
I've just read your message regarding my apartment.
I bought this apartment for my daughter during her studies in Madrid / Spain , but now she's back home permanently, so I'm renting the place for unlimited time.
The flat is fully furnished and renovated, as you could see from the photos.
You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. If you decide to use yours, you will have access to a large and well ventilated cellar, where you can store my furniture.
Also, very important, the utilities (cold/hot water, electricity, wireless broadband Internet, digital TV, 2 parking spots in garage, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.) are included in the price of 400 EUR/month.
Before we go any further I would like to know how many persons you intend to share the flat with, and for how long.
Now, a little bit about myself: My name is Carlos Vern and I'm a 58 years old graphic designer from Edinburgh United Kingdom, planning to retire in the next 2 years.
The only inconvenience is that my job doesn't allow me to leave Edinburgh even for one single day. We've just hired some new staff and I'm in charge of their training, so my schedule is pretty hectic right now. But this won't affect the rental at all. I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from Edinburgh (on my expense of course).
So I guess this is it for now, and I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
Best Regards,
Carlos Vern
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask 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 to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
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.
