by Con Warner
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:38 am
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This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent (for a property that he does not own) due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
From: Mstone J <[email protected]>
Subject: My flat details and pictures on flatmaterooms
To: Con Warner
Date: Monday, 16 January, 2012, 11:11
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is two bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat address: Regency Street, Westminster, London
Post Code: SW1P 4AF
Rent: £480 per month,all bills included for a room
Rent: £960 per month whole flat
Security deposit:£500 refundable after four weeks in the flat.
Minimum Stay: 1 Month(s)
Maximum stay:1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Flat amenities:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating, iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,oven, Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave e.t.c
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
The area: The flat itself comprises 2 individual bedroom, with 2bathroom, 1 guest wc and spacious modern eat -in kitchen. please note that there is no separate communal living room.
Each room comes with fire-compliant furniture set which includes double bed and mattress, clothes storage, armchair.
Fantastic location: just 5 mins from pimlico station and its many river walks, just 10 mins walk from westminster, and st. james park stations, stone throw from parlament square. also just 10 mins walk from victoria with its mainline transport connections and shopping arcade.
Ideal location for those who like riverside jogging...
Price are fully inclusive of all service charge, council tax, gas, electricity, water, wireless broadband.
Could you tell me a bit about yourself and where you are presently located now?
Will you be able to take good care of my flat like your own?
Are you capable of funding the rent and refundable deposit before moving in?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Mark and Mich.
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent (for a property that he does not own) due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
