[email protected] Craigslist rental scam

[email protected]

Received: from 41.71.171.199 = Nigeria, Africa


£35 / 1br - High Street Kensington Tube, less than five minutes' walk away (Kensington, London W8)

Hi,

This apartment is available for September 5 - 25th (20nights) the rate is
£35 per night and the total is £700. The amount is inclusive all bills, we
provide all linens, internet, gas and electricity.
Also we take 40% and a (refundable) £150 security deposit to confirm your
booking and you pay the balance on your arrival day.
The amount to be paid is 40% which is; £280.00 + £150.00 security deposit
Total: £430.00 GBP
The £150.00 security deposit is refundable on your departure date.
The balance 60% (£420) to be paid on or before arrival as you deem fit.
We accept; wire/bank transfer. Other means you wish to make the payment
can be discussed.

Regards,
Michael Webb
+447700078545

The email domain is in the process of being reported for fraud.

My brother just got the same email today from a different domain ([email protected]) and signed by a different person.

Hi,

This apartment is available for December in london, from 23rd - 29th (6nights) the rate is £35 per night and the total is £210. The amount is inclusive all bills, we provide all linens, internet, gas and electricity.
Also we take 40% and a (refundable) £150 security deposit to confirm your
booking and you pay the balance on your arrival day.
The amount to be paid is 40% which is; £84.00 + £150.00 security deposit
Total: £234.00 GBP
The £150.00 security deposit is refundable on your departure date.
The balance 60% (£126) to be paid on or before arrival as you deem fit.
We accept; wire/bank transfer.

Regards,
Daniel Vaughn
+447700078545