Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:01 am
From: Dana Kovacevic <[email protected]>
To: Michelle Banks
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:41:01 +0000
Subject: REPLY ABOUT MY FLAT ADVERT .... ADD ME TO YOUR SKYPE OR MSN FOR BETTER CONCLUSION
Hello,




I got your email through Gumtree...

Below are the details of my flat with the picture of the house and the rooms for rent,The flat was recently furnished as an extension. It has its own entrance and reserved car parking area and is only a few minutes walk from the shops, post office, garage, bank and other amenities.

On Your Doorstep - Restaurants, Cafes, Theaters, Health Food Store, Gyms. Very close to Supermarkets & Oxford Street. Ideal for Living and Work! More importantly it is peaceful at night so it is ideal for sleeping too! Perfect Place to Enjoy the Best Side of London!

Has WiFi Wireless Internet Broadband, Gas Central Heating, Large Living Room, TV/DVD Player, Washer/Dryer, Small Balcony, Setback in a Quiet Courtyard. Also has Front Door Double Entry System so it is Very Safe. Its a Double flat which consist of two single room and two double room per each flat with fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers,and an adjacent tiled bathroom with shower. The large sitting room has a double bed settee with sprung mattress, wood burning stove, library of books, internet connection,TV/video, radio/CD,watching machine occasional tables and additional seating. The Sky Free sat satellite TV system has been installed to provide you with a comprehensive range of television ...

The tiled kitchen is extremely well equipped with a fridge/freezer,electric oven, microwave, washer, tumble dryer and dishwasher.There is a dining table and chairs, and a full complement of crockery,cutlery and kitchen utensils.The flat is centrally-heated, and there is no additional charge for electricity, bed-linen or towels.It also Located within a secure development this well proportioned double two bedroomed duplex flat arranged in excellent condition throughout and features a balcony .

The property comprises good-sized private kitchen,bathroom and toilet for each room and only the living room is shared and off-street parking .
This Stunning One Single bedroom and One Double bedroom is available in a flat 2 mins from Marble Arch tube and Oxford Street. Nice apartment , decent sized double room with communal dining area / kitchen. available for SHORT LET AND SERVICED upon request...this flat is available and best for international personnel who are in London so study or internship...it contains a small desk which is good for reading and also a space where books can be kept separately.....this amazing flat comprises a kitchenette with microwave and a mini fridge, en-suite shower / wc with heated towel rail, neutral décor, fully furnished, laminate wood effect flooring, free broadband internet, free digital tv and selected sky channels, free shared laundry facilities, use of shared garden, video entryphone, the rent includes electricity, water and heating,zone 1 (Central London).

The flat tariff is £300 per month, £114 per week with all bills included for the Single room and the double room is £500 per month and £140 per week with all bills included as well,
£600 security deposit which you will be paying with rent upon arrival/when you want to move into my flat and it will be refund back to you when you want to move out of my flat.

Personal info:
#Nationality: British Serbian
#Name: Dana Kovacevic
#Age: 55years
#Profession:Nursing
#Address: Gloucester Place,
# Marylebone,
#London W1U 6JQ.

The nearest underground station is Marble Arch(2min) and Arrogant cat which make it outstanding and perfect for the rent price and deposit and Contract shall be provided upon your arrival due to security reason.

Lastly.... I have some personal information i wish to confirmed from you before we could proceed:

1) Do you have the rent and deposit with you presently?
2) Do you really want to rent my flat or you just wished to view?
3) Are you renting it alone or with someone?
4) Which country are you from?
5)Where are u located right now?
6) Since when have you arrived in London/ when are you coming to London?
7) Do you smoke?

If you are not already in London and you want me to keep the room for you till you arrive then you will need to reserve it and reserving my flat does not mean you have agreed to rent it and its also free to reserve my flat.

Incase you want a fast conclusion about my flat then add me to your MSN or Skype:

MSN: [email protected]
Skype: dana.kovacevic876

Am sure to receive response from you soon...

Cheers.


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.
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