by Michelle
Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:32 pm
22-Apr-2013, at 8:06, Serrano Fernando <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,
Thank you for your email and interest in renting my Apartment . Actually i own the Apartment and renting it out myself. I moved out to London UK due to my transfer.The Apartment is available for rent for 500euro and a deposit of 500euro (Utilities are included in the rent). The Apartment was for sale but we decided to rent it out asap.So the keys are down here with me. I was transferred to London UK for a missionary work. The Apartment is in a perfect condition and ready for move in asap. If you really interested, fill out the attached application and get back a to me so we can proceed.
God Bless.
Best Regards
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.
