by Michelle
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:10 pm
*****
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 or similar money transfer services) 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 ! These money 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, or similar money transfer services 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: Tiffany Voguer <[email protected]>
Date: 10 July 2012 00:42
Subject: Re: Tiffany replied to your ad: Studio Flat for 700pcm inc
(or as many bills as possible)
To: Michelle Banks
Hi Michelle
Let me know when you want to come and view my flat, so that i will
plan my time here and make sure am there before you arrive.
The only thing is that i need double assurance, because i want to
avoid traveling from Birmingham to London in vain, i can afford my
fare, but i can't afford to waste my time.
My Lawyer will get a contract ready for you to sign if you like to
take the flat after viewing and the keys will be handed over to you
immediately after contract has been signed.
Also, receipt of payment will be issued to you after which you'll have
to sign the lease agreement form.
I was discussing with my Lawyer about the idea on how i will be so
sure that i will not just waste my time to London without achieving my
the aim and she advised that we can work out something via Western
Union Money Transfer.
She said that Western Union Money Transfer can actually hold the money
as an evidence and surety that her tenant will pay her at least for
the first month and deposit. She gave me an option on what we can do
since you have the funds at hand which will be explained below:
PROCEDURE:
1) Transfer the amount £1400 (1 month rent and security deposit) to
any of your family members (wife, dad, mum, siblings) or your friend.
Your Name (as Sender) to any of your family members (wife, dad, mum,
siblings) or your friend (as Receiver) in United Kingdom.
2) Scan & Send a copy of the Western Union transaction receipt as a
proof of the transaction or mail me the transaction details. (The
money is safe as it is only you that can withdraw since you need a
national ID card or International passport)
3) Then, we will meet for viewing.
4) If you decide to take the flat, we will go to any local Western
Union Money Transfer office for you to pick up the money and pay me.
(You don't need to come with cash to view, after viewing we will go
together, you will cancel the transfer and withdraw the money to pay
me).
5) Keys will be handed over to you after signing the contracts.
I am pretty sure that the transaction at Western Union office will
require some charges, i will definitely refund the transaction charges
back to you upon viewing and if you don't see what i sent as pictures
of my flat to you, you are free to leave without paying me anything.
I only want to be sure that i am not going to waste my time this time
around and i think with this condition, both of us can be sure we are
not wasting our time.
I will only rely on your honesty that you have made the transaction so
that i can reserve the flat for you.
Let me know if you are okay with this so that we can proceed. Thanks
so much while i will be waiting to read from you and i am looking
forward to meet you and be great friends eventually.
NB: PLS DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT TO ME OR IN MY NAME, WHAT I NEED IS JUST
AN EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE THE CASH TO PAY ONCE YOU HAVE VIEWED.
My contact number is 07572313367 i do have network problems with my
phone at the moment but can receive text messages and then i can call
you back at my spare time.
I am sorry for the lengthy mail, i only want to explain myself better.
Warm regards and have a nice day.
Tiffany
07572313367
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 or similar money transfer services) 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 ! These money 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, or similar money transfer services 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.
