Rental Scammer - [email protected]

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Originating IP: 83.170.91.90
Originating ISP: Uk2 Customer
City: n/a
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

From: Johnstone M <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Thursday, 14 June 2012, 11:11
Subject: Re: Two bedroom flat, details with pictures

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: Hampstead High Street, London
Post Code: NW3 1RH
Rent: £560 per month,all bills included for a room
Rent: £1120 per month, whole flat
Security deposit:£560 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 Description: This fabulous 2 bedroom property next to hampstead tube is sipuated in the heart of hampstead close to L. S. I. language school and the high street.Both rooms are fully furnished with great quality beds, wardrobes, chest of drawers, desks and chairs.

The entire property is decorated in a very modern yet neutral style.it comes with a lounge/dining room, shared garden and magnificent plants.The property boasts a very stylish and modern kitchen with cooker, dishwasher and big fridge-freezer.2 very clean bathrooms in addition to the ensuite.

Transport: Opposite hampstead tube station (northern line, zone 2) taking you into central london in a matter of minutes.
5 minutes from west hampstead overground station (stratford - richmond)
bus routes include:
• 46 (city of london - paddington)
• 603 (muswell hill - swiss cottage)
• n5 (st james’- edgware)
• 268 (south hampstead- golders green)

Location: 5 mins from hampstead heath (very big park).the property is just off the high street with plenty of shops( supermarkets, a gym, pubs/bars and restaurants including:
• tesco
• starbucks
• toni & guys
• pure fruit (grocers)
• paul (famous bakery)
• pharmacy
• hmv
• jigsaw
• pizza express
• dry cleaners
• gap
• café rouge
• post office
• variety of banks
and much more

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.

Regards,
Johnstone. M

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.

Here is my bank information below to proceed with the transfer.

Bank Name: Llyods bank
Account Name: Johnstone Michelle
Account Number: 21360768
Sort Code: 779134
IBAN: GB19LYOD77913421360768
BIC:LYODGB21J35

Kindly let me know once the transfer is done and when your flight is booked. Looking forward to hear from you.

Regards,
Johnston. M

Using phone number: +447045768114 / 07045768114
And also using this passport in order to back up his story...