by GreenBeans82
Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:07 am
Hi all
Just wanted to make you all aware that there is an evil rental scammer lurking out there on Gumtree. This is his advert: http://www.gumtree.com/p/flats-houses/1 ... 1013952103
Sounds too good to be true right? And yes, it is. Having emailed back and forth for a bit...on personal email addresses, not via Gumtree (already warning bells there) I was already very suspicious...however the final nail was struck when he gave me the "address" of the place as 20 Cunnington Street, Chiswick. Looked on Google maps and the outside of the house didn't fit the inside pictures. Then I typed the description used in the ad into Google and low and behold up pops the flat on Rightmove for £400 more, but legitimate!!
Have warned the legitimate estate agents and now you guys!! This was his last email to me:
BEWARE!!!
Just wanted to make you all aware that there is an evil rental scammer lurking out there on Gumtree. This is his advert: http://www.gumtree.com/p/flats-houses/1 ... 1013952103
Sounds too good to be true right? And yes, it is. Having emailed back and forth for a bit...on personal email addresses, not via Gumtree (already warning bells there) I was already very suspicious...however the final nail was struck when he gave me the "address" of the place as 20 Cunnington Street, Chiswick. Looked on Google maps and the outside of the house didn't fit the inside pictures. Then I typed the description used in the ad into Google and low and behold up pops the flat on Rightmove for £400 more, but legitimate!!
Have warned the legitimate estate agents and now you guys!! This was his last email to me:
Good morning Kaylie,
Nice to read back from you also. The address is 20 Cunnington Street LONDON W4 5EN but the keys and documents for the contract with me here in Wales. I will be needing a proof to show me you have the rent fee before I could go get my flight ticket because I travelled twice last week to show the flat to some couples but they don't have the funds at hand to pay and turn out telling me stories that they will pay me when they got a good job. This is so stressful and frustrating.i don't like jobless and time wasters and I don't want to risk or waste my time coming down anymore if I don't have a proof from who ever is interested in my flat before getting my ticket to fly down,not talking about upfront payment before viewing the apartment. I am sorry for any inconveniences but you just have to reason with me.
Room and apartment description
Features: Flat, Floor #, Parking available,
No parking cost, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
Neighborhood: N/A Home amenities: Alarm system, Cable
ready,Washer/Dryer,Dishwasher,
Microwave, Kitchen,Storage.
House amenities: Furnished, Air conditioning, Private
entrance, Private bath, Phone jack, TV, Cable jack, Closet..
So if you really have interest, kindly get back to me and we will both arrange on time and date to view the flat before signing for a contract.
Looking forward to hear from you
Best Regards,
David..
BEWARE!!!
Last edited by Bubbles on Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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