by Michelle
Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:05 pm
> >> Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:03:41 +0000
> >> From: [email protected]
> >> Subject: Re: room
> >> To: Michelle Banks
> >>
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> The room is still available and how are you doing? Thanks for the interest shown. The availability of the room depends on when you need it. All bills are also included in the rent. You would not have to pay any extra bills. You would be sharing with two lovely females who are very friendly,understanding and fun to be with. You can reserve the room right away so that you can be sure to get the room when you arrive.
> >>
> >> Fully furnished room & the flat is situated on a quiet residential street in the heart of Central London in the trendy Devonshire Place W1G 6HY London UK . The nearest tube is Regent park . Regent street and Regent park tube station are within walking distance from the flat.
> >>
> >> The rent is 88pounds a week which is inclusive of all council tax. No extra bills to be paid. A security deposit of 300pounds is is required which would be refunded back to you when you move into the room.
> >>
> >> The flat has the following facilities for General use:-
> >> * Security entry phones
> >> * Constantly hot water & heating
> >> * Complimentary WI-Fi Internet access
> >> * Fully equipped kitchen- Washing machine, oven, microwave, Toaster, kettle,
> >> * Fridge, Gas Hob, crockery, cutlery
> >> * Hair Dryer, iron & ironing board, linen, Towels
> >>
> >> The room is fully furnished in a quiet residential street in the heart of Central London .
> >>
> >> The flat is on the first floor (1 level Up) property Features, king size beds, sofa, large built in wardrobe, kitchen , separated bathroom&toilet with shower.
> >>
> >> The property is located in a modern building featuring high ceiling, sash windows This haven is just minutes from Regent street with excellent transport links, Marleybone high street for shopping and Regents park . Also close to the World renowned ` London Business School `.
> >>
> >> I wish you a nice time and i look forward to your reply.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Betty
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:57:54 +0000
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: room
To: Michelle Banks
Hi,
I totally understand what you have said and i think its okay by me as well. Its no problem as well if you want to come and see the flat but just a little protocols have to be followed. You would understand in due process.
I just need you to understand the fact i cannot meet anyone and bring them to the flat without given an evidence of deposit and first month's rent for assurance and to avoid recent happenings in the neighborhood. Also some funny things are done by people when they come to view houses in the neighborhood. Firstly,i have attached a copy of my council tax bill from the Westminster council here in London which is a governmental document for your reference and a copy of my International passport as a form of my identity. It was advised by the metropolitan police so as to give intending viewers an evidence as well.
What i mean is that you would have to give an evidence of deposit and first month's rent is to assure me that i am really talking to someone whom is true and honest(I do not mean to insult you but its because of the recent happenings). You would have to go a western union office and send the deposit and rent to YOURSELF(not me). What i mean is that you would be the receiver yourself here in London. This is how the transfer process would be. You'll would have to go to the western union office with your friend/relative as well.
Sender's name:- Your friend's name
Sender's Address:- Your friend's address
Receiver's name:- Your name
Receiver's address:- London UK.
By doing this,your money is 100% safe since you are the only person eligible to receive it here in London. After viewing the room and you like it(which i am sure of),i would then follow you to the western union office just down the street so that you can withdraw the money and pay me in cash. I would want you to know that the transfer charges would be refunded back to you whether you take the room or not(I am sure you would anyway). All i have to do is to confirm online that you have truly sent the money to yourself. You'll have to scan the receipt of the transfer and send it to me so that i can confirm online that you have really sent the money to yourself.
Thank you so much for understanding and i really look forward to meeting you because i am sure you would love to take the room. I await your response ASAP because i have stopped talking to other people regarding the room pending your response.
Many thanks,
Betty.
PS: Security deposit is 352pounds while rent is 300pounds a month. The security deposit would be refunded back to you when you move-in.
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.
