by Con Warner
Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:29 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: Rio J <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 11:11
Subject: 2bedroom apartment details with pictures in Cambridge
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is two bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat address: Pelham Court, Cambridge East
Post Code: CB4 3TD
Rent: £410 per month double bedroom,all bills included for a room
Rent: £350 per month single bedroom,all bills included for a room
Security deposit:£400 refundable after end of contract.
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.
What you get:
* Your own bedroom.
* modern bathroom.
* Balcony with city views.
* Internet: fast wireless broadband.
* 3 Linen bedspread with 2 towels
About the Apartment:
* Modern Apartment.
* Fully furnished.
* 2 bedrooms.
* 2 modern bathrooms.
* Modern kitchen.
* Climate controlled air conditioning.
* Internal laundry and dryer.
* Lots of storage space.
* Peaceful and quiet.
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Description: Two spacious bedrooms are to let now. These rooms are in a very decent style flat, which locates in a safe, beautiful and quiet area off histon road. it offers super-convenience to travel to west cambridge (e. g. cavendish lab, department of mathematics etc.), city centre (all within 10 mins by bicycle) and north city (science park, cambridge regional college). the big supermarkets such as aldi and icehand are within 5 mins walking distance. bus no. 7 is just right at the street corner. you can take it to city centre, train station, addenbrook hospital and even duxford imperial war museums.
The kitchen and bathroom are recently refitted with new facilities. the landlord equipped the rooms with new furnitures and electronics (e.g. brand new microwave, washing machine and frige freezers). Internet is connected. the utility bill per month is inclusive (water, gas, electricity, internet etc).Tidy non-smoking professional, student and couple are preferred.
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.
Regards,
Roi and Michelle.
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.
