by tokoloshe1
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:30 pm
This is a scam I picked up on Craigslist, for an apartment supposedly on Draycott Street in Chelsea. I was immediately suspicious since although there is a Draycott Ave and a Draycott Place in Chelsea, there is no Draycott Street. The scammer also used different spelling of the street each time!
It is clear that the scammer, who signed as "Mr. Curtis" in my case, is scamming with more than one flat, since there was a post on this forum about another property. The email I received is below:
Subject: £400 / 1br - ACCOMODATING ONE BEDROOM FLAT (DRAY COTT CHELSEA)
Scammer used the following photos, which are not real:
These photos all seem to have been taken from an advert for a flat in Barcelona!
Hope this helps someone.
It is clear that the scammer, who signed as "Mr. Curtis" in my case, is scamming with more than one flat, since there was a post on this forum about another property. The email I received is below:
Subject: £400 / 1br - ACCOMODATING ONE BEDROOM FLAT (DRAY COTT CHELSEA)
From: Favor Tboy ([email protected])
Thanks for the mail, the apartment is still very much available for rent, here are some important information about my apartment.My Apartment spacious is about 65sqm and a room is about 30sqm, restaurant and public transport all around and it's 2mins walking distance to the supermarket, so it's located in a very nice and safe area in draycott Street.
The price is 400pounds per month including all the bills plus 500pounds security deposit which is refundable while parking out without any lost or damage of my property.
My apartment is well furnished and well decorated with a lot of facility such as:: Wireless
internet facilities, Phone, TV,Microwave, Dish washer, washing machine, Dryer,Refrigerator, Bathroom,Toilet, Bedroom, kitchen, Parking space in the building, utility room and the bills is included in the rent amount and also you will be using all the facility alone without sharing with anybody. It’s available for long term and short term basis.
FEATURES SUMMARY
• £400 pcm/ per month
• Security damage deposit:£500
• RENT ALL INCLUSIVE of taxes, electricity, gas
• FURNITURE is also included
• Large open plan living space
• Fully fitted kitchen (washing
machine,
cooker, oven, fridge)
• Shower room with WC
• Bright conservatory
• Gas /Central Heating
• Laminate wooden flooring
• Quiet & peaceful
Type: Flat,
•Street:Draycott Place
•Area:Chelsea ,United Kingdom,
•Postcode:SW3 2SH
Attach are some pictures of how my Apartment looks like. That is the information you need to know about my apartment. If you are interested in renting my Apartment Kindly get back to me so that i can tell you on how to get it reserved.
Best Regards
Mr. Curtis
Scammer used the following photos, which are not real:
These photos all seem to have been taken from an advert for a flat in Barcelona!
Hope this helps someone.