by Michelle
Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:50 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: Lucy Johanson ([email protected])
Sent: 17 July 2012 13:54:28
To: Michelle Banks
Hi,
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is two bedroom flat but I currently have one room available and below is details of the flat.
Flat address: Bayham Street, Camden Town, London
Post Code: NW1 0BN
Rent: £530 per month,all bills included for a room
Security deposit:£600 refundable after four weeks in the flat.
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.
Location: Camden is full of shops, bars, music venues and the flat is very close to Camden Market, Regents Park and Regents Canal. Bayham Street runs parallel to Camden High Street and it is less than five minutes walk from both Camden Town and Mornington Crescent tube stations and a large Sainsbury’s supermarket. Camden Road overground station is less than ten minutes walk and there are bus stops just outside.
Transport: Camden Town tube station: 0. 2 milesMornington Crescent tube station: 0. 3 milesBus routes directly outside flat: 24, N24, 29, N29, 31, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253, N253, 274, N274, C2 Camden Road overground station: 0.
4 miles
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.
Kind regards,
Lucy & Mark.
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.
