by Con Warner
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:14 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: Katherine Morrison <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:11
Subject: FLAT DETAILS
Hi,
Thanks for your response to our ad.The flat is four bedroom apartment and here is little details about the flat before we proceed.
Flat Address: Marchmont St,Camden Town, London Borough of Camden, London, UK
Postcode: WC1N 1AP
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 room comes fully furnished with a double bed and generous inbuilt wardrobe & cupboard space. Room also has a desk and chair.
The apartment has two bathrooms, one full bath with a shower and another shower. Two seperate toilets. Kitchen comes fully furnished with all modern cons including dishwasher/ dryer and washing machine, geneorous fridge/freezer and is fully stocked with cutlery, plates, pots, pans etc...
Rent includes all water rates, TV license, wireless internet , council tax and a weekly cleaner for the communal areas. Available immediately
Location: 5 Minutes walk to UCL, Birkbeck, SOAS, etc. 10 minutes to LSE, Kings College etc. Close to Russell Square underground (100 metres) and St Pancras International (500 metres). Amenities of the trendy Brunswick Centre (including a Waitrose, Carluccios, and the Renoir Cinema) 50 metres away. Russell Square 100 metres away. Covent Garden, and Oxford Street 10 minutes walk.
Look forward to hearing from you,
katherine and Jeff.
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.
