Rental Scammer - [email protected]

012/3/4 Brit Perie <[email protected]>
Hi,

I got your response to my ad. It's well finished 2 bed to rent on Great Portland Street, Marylebone W1. Interior designed throughout, accommodation comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception and kitchen and features air conditioning, 24 hour CCTV, video entry and porter. The rental is inclusive of weekly cleaning.
Great Portland Street is conveniently located to Baker Street and Oxford Street offering great transport links and a multitude of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. Great Portland Street runs from Regents Park down to Oxford Street offering a fantastic central location. The closest transport links are Great Portland Street (Hammersmith and City and Circle) Bond Street (Central Line) connecting you to the city and Baker Street (Jubilee, Bakerloo, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City and Circle lines)

Rent: £600 per month,all bills included
1 months saftey deposit required and returned upon departure.
Total Payment: £1,200
Minimum Stay: 1 Month(s)
Maximum stay:1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Moving in date: the room is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.

Flat amenities:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating, iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave so the kitchen is fully-equipped.

Attached are the pictures.

Get back to me if it sound like what you looking for.

Best regards
Brit Perie

From: Brit Perie <[email protected]>
Date: 2012/3/5
Subject: Re: 2 double bed en suite available in Westminster
To: Michelle Banks


Hi,

I'm not a live in Landlord but we can meet for viewing tomorrow. Just let me know what time you will be available, because i have other plans.
Are you ok with the cost of renting?
Can you show provide evidence that you can afford renting? because i schedule viewing on Friday, when Deborah showed interest in the flat and i sent her the flat details and pictures she proceed and schedule to meet for viewing on Friday, it was after i got down on Friday expecting Deborah but she didn't show up, she sent me an email yesterday, informing me that she will not be able to come for viewing again as she cant afford the cost of renting and she had decide to stay more in the flat she live in.

So i wasted my time and money transporting myself down because of Deborah, so i really don't want this to happen again, i will like to see proof that you have available money for renting and can afford the cost of renting.

You will to go to western union outlet with cash for a month rent plus security deposit (£600+£600=£1,200) transfer it using your friend or relative's name as the receiver in London. You will be the one to collect the money when you arrive for the viewing at the nearest Western Union outlet close to the flat and pay me after you have seen the flat and ok with it.

Here is how to go about it:
Sender's Name.......? Should be your name
Receiver's Name.........? Should be your friend's name, so you will be in possession of your money. (The money is safe as it is only you and your friend that can withdraw it )
Receiver's Address.........? Use London

Then, you send me the sender's name, receiver's name and the mtcn 10 digit number as a proof of the transaction.
I will have to confirm online with Western Union if the money is available for you. With Western Union Online confirmation link:
http://www.westernunion.co.uk/WUCOMWEB/ ... e=HomePage

I know Western Union office will require some charges for the transaction, but i promise to refund the transaction charges back, when we meet for viewing.

With this i will be sure you can afford and capable of renting the room, then, I will come and meet you for viewing. So after viewing you can pay me in Cash if you like the room and if you dont like it, you can go with your money.

I have had several cases of people we had a deal for viewing and fail to turn up is either they cannot afford the rent or the security deposit required but want me to come down with the aim of renegotiating.

I'm sorry for any inconveniency this might cause but just have to be sure you can afford renting before coming for viewing.

I look forward to hear from you soon.

Best regards
Brit Perie

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.