by Michelle
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:45 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.
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From: Oko Al [email protected]
Sent: 4/27/2012 1:57 AM
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: santa monica one bedroom
Hello,
Thanks for your response, I am Kenneth Smith the owner of the flat you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the flat not until i left for London for a construction job (I'm a construction engineer) I will be in London for few years so presently my flat is much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an understanding. I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more about yourself. Also how long do you intend to stay?
Flat Address :
1002 6th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
RENT FEE: $400 month, Security Deposit $600 (refundable)
Amenities:
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer
Parking:
Automatic Garage
Security Alarm/Door
Interior:
Free Internet
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
I want you to provide answers to the application below:
*******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM******
( Private and Confidential )
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone:
Sex :
Occupation
Marital Status?
Present Address:
How long at this address?
How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay upfront?
Reason for moving?
Present Occupation:
How many people will be living in the home?
Move in Date?
..............................
........................................................................................
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , 6 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will
be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
Thanks
Kenneth
From: Oko Al
Sent: 4/27/2012 9:46 AM
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: santa monica one bedroom
Hello ,
Thank you so much for the information provide. Everything is okay and am pleased with it.I can see your willingness in this rent !!! So as I shall be giving you my apartment, please again take care of the apartment so that I would be glad when I come back.
As I have ealier told you,the money involved is not the problem,but I only need my apartment to be kept clean always until I will be back... As a Man Of it word,I always have this human feelings so I will not do anything to stress or be difficult to my fellow human
1. I will send you the Tenament contract agreement which you need to read and understand and after which will then be signed to guarantee you that the room has been reserve for you.
2.The deposit and the said month payment rent has to be paid to me through Money Gram Transfer in London.
It takes 12hrs for the contract to be fully prepared by my family solicitor and to prepare the tenament contract,i shall need the following details:
a. Your full name, move in and out date with your current home address where the original copies of the contract and receipt of confirmation will be sent to which you shall bring while moving in.
b. A scanned copy of your passport is needed for verifications as i shall send mine to you too upon request.
Let me know if this is okay by you because i have been deceived by unseriuos people on this room issue and that is why my attorney advised me to request for the deposit and first month rent before concluding agreement with anybody.
The signed agreement form will be send to you first through attached mail for you to read and understand the terms and conditions applied,after which you will proceed with the payment,i'll now send you the original copies and other rental papers together with the reciept of payment through a registered courier(DHL,FEDEX or UPS) to your address for you to sign and bring along with you when moving in.
NB:It takes 2 working days for the original copies of the contract and receipt of payment be delivered to your house address given after payment confirmation by my me.
Pease feel free to ask any question and i will be happy to respond back to you with the rightful answers to then.
Your quickest response shall be highly appreciated to determine your intrest as a tenant and to facilitate the processings of the whole issues towards accepting you in my flat
Regards
+447024059469
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.
