by Michelle
Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:36 am
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:32:08 -0700
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Immaculate furnished two bedroom flat in Brighton." Ad on Gumtree
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Good to read from you on your interest on my apartment. The apartment is still very much available for rent. Just to give you a little low down about the apartment and myself. My Wife and I are Canadian, in our 50's and very responsible with impeccable references. I inherited the flat from my late father. He was actually residing there only. Until his death with heart failure. This is why i decided to put up the property for lease. My wife and i recently relocated from Canada, due to my new job offer at the Hospital Universitario La Paz here in Madrid, Spain. We have been in the country for just over 5 months and my wife is a retired lawyer.
The whole flat is up for a total of 650£ per month. Which i also think is fair enough considering the location. I just need someone with an open heart, love and clean to occupy the apartment and put all my worries off concerning the maintenance of the apartment for now.
The flat comprises of two bedroom. Excellent condition inside. Good sized lounge, with a sofa, air-conditioning, and washing machine. Can sleep a max of 4, and ideal for family, couple and friends. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils..
Just to let you know, the keys are right here with me. But there wouldn't be any problem with that. As it can be posted to you, after all necessary agreement has be reached and signed into lease. Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really an issue here , but your absolute maintenance of the apartment, because it is good to keep the property in good condition, just for the memories of my father. Who committed so much putting those facilities in place, so i wouldn't want an violation of my property if finally rented by you.
Address: Zion Gardens, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove BN1 3LE, United Kingdom. And please note, Monthly Rental is only inclusive of council tax. As for the utilities, there are no outstanding bills. So you paying the bills and starting the lease with a clean slate. The minimum lease term is 2 months, and a maximum of 2 years with a possibility of extension.
Kind Regards,
Garland
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.
