by Con Warner
Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:18 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: SCOLD STONE - [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 11:11
Subject: Flat details with pictures on studentbunk
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: Charlotte Street, London
Post Code: W1T 4PT
Rent: £480 per month,all bills included for a room expect car parking space
Rent: £960 per month whole flat
Security deposit:£500 refundable after end of contract
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: Excellent location in the very central london
2 mins walk from tube: goodge street, warren street station-northern+victoria line zone 1
5 mins walk to euston square station- circle, hammersmith&city, metropolitan lines
7 mins walk to tottenham court road tube station- northern+central line
7 mins walk from many universities & colleges- ucl, soas, university of london, birbeck college, architectural association
Good size bright double rooms
- private rooms with skylight and access to roof top terrace
- separated open plan modern living-dining and fully fitted kitchen- oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dish washer microwave, 4 gas hobs with plenty of
natural light through large skylight along the kitchen counter
- En suite bathroom-bath tub, toilet, sink
- double bed, large wardrobe, mirrors and storage cabinets
-large windows in the bedroom
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,
Scold and Michelle.
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.
