by Con Warner
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:10 am
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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.
From: Steve Lennon <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 11:11
Subject: flat details
Hi,
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is three bedroom apartment and here is little details about the flat before we proceed.
Flat Address: 30 Haymarket,London, Greater London,UK
Postcode: SW1Y 4EX
Rent: £600pcm, includes all bills.
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: The property is a 4 bedroom flat with modern kitchen totally equipped, with a fabulous big bathroom and with parquet throughout floor. The rooms are very spacious and are fully furnished with benefit of a big build in wardrobe, beds, desk, chest drawers…
The apartment has
* Four double bedrooms
* Fully equipped Kitchen
* Three bathrooms (one en-suite)
* Balconies
* Wooden floors
* Entry phone with camera
* Passenger lift
* 24-HR Porterage
* Gym
Kitchen:
Integrated electric hob with combined oven/grill, dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer
Entertainment & Communication:
ADSL & 52" Plasma TV
Price inclusive of utilities bill, broadband and council tax..Suitable for professional or students.
Location: The property is located with 2 minutes from the Piccadilly tube station and 5 from Leicester Tube station.The flat is exactly in Center London. In front of Trocadero Market, just second away from the best club, cinema, theater and restaurant in London situated just down the road
Look forward to hearing from you,
Steve.
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.
