by Con Warner
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:03 am
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Phone # 07045768114
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.
Phone # 07045768114
From: Jstone Apart <[email protected]>
Subject: My home details with pictures.
To: Con Warner
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:11
Thanks for your response to my ad.The apartment is three bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat address: Caledonian Road, Islington,London
Post Code:N1 1BB
Rent: 110 per week all bills inclusive expect car parking space
Rent: £440 per month
Security deposit:£440 refundable after four weeks in the flat.
Minimum Stay: 1 week
Maximum stay:1yr 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
About the Apartment:
* Fully furnished.
* 3 bedrooms.
* 3 modern bathrooms.
* 1 balconies with great views!
* Modern kitchen.
* Climate controlled air conditioning.
* Internal laundry and dryer.
* Lots of storage space.
* Peaceful and quiet.
* Immaculately clean and tidy
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
The area:Great for transport with Kings Cross, Angel & Caledonian Rd tube stations all 10 min walk away and buses to Trafalgar Sq, Camden, Angel, London Bridge, Archway on the doorstep (91, N91, 274, 17, 259). I like the fact it's on a lively shopping street so everything (gym/pool, cafes, bars, restaurants, fruit & veg & supermarkets) is immediately outside.
Do you want me to hold onto the apartment for you pending your arrival?
Will you be able to take good care of my home like your own?
Are you capable of funding the rent and refundable deposit before moving in?
Do you want me to reserve the 3bedrooms for you pending your arrival?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Michelle and Mark.
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.
Last edited by Con Warner on Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:41 am, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: New info.
