by Michelle
Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:23 pm
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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.
from: UK Flats [email protected] via yahoo.com
sender time: Sent at 16:19 (UTC). Current time there: 17:11. ?
reply-to: [email protected]
to: Michelle Banks
date: 13 December 2011 16:19
subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Indescon Court, Canary Wharf, E14]
Signed by: yahoo.com
Dear Michelle
Property: Indescon Court, Canary Wharf, E14 9EZ
Arrival Date: 2nd Jan. 2012
Departure Date: 16th Jan. 2012
Weekly Rate: £350.00 ( 2 weeks £700.00 )
Booking fee: £25.00
Refundable Security Deposit: £200.00 ( Refunded few minutes before check out )
Total: £925.00
Price includes final cleaning, linen and towels, gas and electricity.
All bills inclusive, no others fees or taxes.
We offer a 15% Discount on every full payment during reservation.
If the above quotation suits you, please progress with the booking here and select payment method.
For booking CLICK HERE
Regards,
Chad Neri.
Tel: 07700 045448
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.
