by Michelle
Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:28 pm
On 22-Apr-2013, at 2:05, "Isabel Finlay" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi,
My name is Isabel. I have available the apartment in Carrer de Còrsega 217.
Something about me: I am a British woman 39 years old, not married, no kids, and I worked as an economist in Barcelona. My contract period there expired and now I've moved back to London-my born city, to spend some time with my family and to get a job here.
The price for a month of rent is €480 including all the utilities. It has 69m2.It's fully furnished and equipped,but there is a storage where you can deposit my furniture if you want to bring your own stuff. The apartment has 2 double bedrooms and living room.
It was recently renovated.
As I said, I'm in London because I live here now and I'm the only person who has the keys of the apartment, but I have a solution to solve this problem, so you can move in the apartment when you receive the keys.
Thank you and let me know if you have any questions for me.
Sincerely,
Isabel Finlay
From: "Isabel Finlay" <[email protected]>
Date: 22 April 2013 17:34:48 IST
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: apartment rental
Hi Michelle,
The apartment is ready for you, you will only have to receive the keys and the contract to check it and see if you like it. In order of that, I've found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast so you will receive the keys in less than 3 days. No one could help me show the apartment because I don't know the neighbors very well.
The solution I've chosen is provided by a company called UPS Logistics, so they will take care both the delivery and payment issues. I will support the shipping taxes for the package.
Regarding the monthly payments I want to receive them in my personal bank account, so I hope it will be no problem for you.
I would like to know more details about you. This just to know us better, it is very important for me to know who will live in my apartment because I want a good person.
I think you can understand me.. and finally I request money for 1 month of rent + 1 month warranty.
Hope to hear from you soon and I'll explain you more about how we will do this.
Sincerely,
Isabel Finlay
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
