by Con Warner
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:15 pm
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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 cash 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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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: Thomas Moore <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 11:11
Subject: Flat details with pictures
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: John Smeaton Court, Manchester
Post Code: M1 2N
Rent: £400 per month,all bills included for a room
Rent: £800 per month whole flat
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.
About the Apartment:
* Modern Apartment.
* Fully furnished.
* 2 bedrooms.
* 2 modern bathrooms.
* Modern kitchen.
* Climate controlled air conditioning.
* Lots of storage space.
* Immaculately clean and tidy
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Description: 2 bedroom flat, all bills inc.., piccadilly village
-2 bedroom available
-5 minute walk to piccadilly station
-10 minute walk to vibrant northern quarter
The double bedroom in a stunning 2 bedroom flat set within a desirable modern development. The property comprises a quaint reception room with windows flooding the space with light. There is also a sizable shared kitchen and a private bathroom.
The available rooms is about 4.5 x 2.8m and has plenty of storage space. There is a third smaller room that serves as a spare bedroom for friends/family and also has extra storage space.
Piccadilly village is a development with a thriving young professional population in a soughp after location. It is just a stone's throw from the vibrant Northern Quarter and about a 5 min walk from Piccadilly train station which has trains to pretty much anywhere. The area also has a neighbourhood feel even though it is right in the city centre.
Could you tell me a bit about yourself and where you are presently located now?
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,
Thomas.
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 cash 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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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.
