by Michelle
Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:51 am
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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.
From: Gloria Baileys <[email protected]>
Date: 2012/4/7
Subject: Re: EUR350 / 1br - 60ft² - FURNISHED Apartamentos in Sandoval (Calle Sandoval,Madrid, Spain)
To: Michelle Banks
My name is Gloria Baileys , im sending you this email as regards to your
interest in my property located in Madrid,when do you intend to view the
apartment because i am presently working in Malaga but we can both
negotiate and fix a time for the viewing, then i ll come to Madrid to
take you round the apartment It comes furnished with bills and council
tax inclusive,below are necessary information abt the apartment which
you need to observe:
- Large kitchen with washing machine
- Fridge + LCD TV + free wireless internet access
- just maximum of 2 to live together or share the apartment together.
- Secured building
- Fast Internet broad band
rent per week- 100+ extra 50 to cover all bills and council tax. all in
total of 150Euro
rent per calendar month is 200 + 150 to cover all bills, all in total of
350Euro
refundable damage deposit of 500 Euro
Nº bedrooms available: 1
Heating: Yes
flat address:Calle Sandoval , 28010 Madrid, Spain
Status: Available now
I have lot of interest and you'll need to hasten up and we
finalized.Please i will like to ask you some question below and i will
be glad if you can answer me with sincerity.
1) Do you have the rent and deposit with you presently?
2) Do you really want to rent a flat and are you ready to do so?
3) Do you have any responsible family or friend`s in Spain?
4) Are you renting it alone or with someone?
5) Which country are you from?
6) Can i have look at your ID at viewing?
7) where are you presently?
As a lot of people are interested and alot have wasted my time in the past
before and will want you to reply back Once again thanks and waiting
your feedback soon
Reply back asap.
link to view the flat: http://madrid.es.craigslist.es/apa/2937420241.html
Regards
Gloria Baileys
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.