by Michelle
Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:37 am
On Dec 14, 2011, at 10:45 PM, Buchan Gillian wrote:
> Hello Michelle
>
> Thanks for the respond. Am renting out two available rooms in my
> apartment. This fully furnished modern three bedroom apartment
> includes large marble bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with marble
> bench tops, internal laundry with dryer facilities, TV, Stereo,
> reverse cycle air-conditioning and balcony. I have two available rooms
> for rent, one single room(SINGLE BED) and one double room(DOUBLE BED).
>
> The apartments is located at 106 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000
> AUSTRALIA. The apartment is located right in the heart of the
> Melbourne CBD. Only 50 metres from the corner of Elizabeth and
> A’Beckett streets offering our residents the convenience of a central
> CBD location within a quiet street environment. Within a very short
> walking distance to RMIT, the University of Melbourne, Taylors College
> and Monash College, students are able to live in very close proximity
> to their study destination. With the tram stops only moments away, and
> Melbourne Central train station located within a few minutes walking
> distance, students are never far from an easy transport option.
> Entertainment is also on the doorstep with cinemas, shopping centres,
> sporting venues, galleries, libraries restaurants and cafes within
> walking distance.
>
> A room is $510 per month including any kind of utility bills and the
> bond deposit is $550 which will be given back to you when you're
> moving out of the apartment.
>
> Am Buchan Gillian, i work as a sales manager in the company i work
> for, am 28 years old, I am a friendly, easy going and a happy person.
> I am looking to live with like-minded people. Am looking for someone
> to rent my apartment with me. I'm also a cheerful person full with
> humor so you should be prepared to carry a smiling face every time in
> the apartment. Please let me know if you're interested so that we can
> proceed with your rent.
> Regards,
>
> BUCHAN.
From: Buchan Gillian <[email protected]>
Date: December 15, 2011 11:46:30 PM GMT+01:00
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: Apt.details and pictures
Hi Michelle
Thanks for your swift response. Am renting out one single room and one double room. My family name is Gillian. I would like to tell you that i have lots of offer at hand and i may have to make my decision soon...I also want you to know that you are doing the best thing by looking for
accommodation before coming down to Melbourne..Because a lot of people come to Melbourne everyday and they end up having nowhere to stay because they fail to seek for accommodation before coming down.
As regards my spare room..It might be gone before your arrival in Melbourne...So, i will advice you to book down the room in form of reservation...To go about this..You will have to get back to me with the following details..Full name, Scanned copy of ID or Passport, Current address and phone number, Move in date, sex and your date of birth.
I need this information to prepare the tenancy contract so i can send to you for you to go through the terms and conditions as regards living in my Flat. And as soon as the tenancy agreement form is ready you have to make reservation deposit to my lawyer so that i can be positive about your reservation. You'll be issued an acknowledgment receipt of the payment which serves as you've reserved the room as your room to move in when you get to Melbourne. I'll be looking forward to read from you soon.
Regards,
Buchan.
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.
