by Michelle
Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:26 pm
*From: * Lantrell Seamus <[email protected]>
> *Date: *Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:34:55 +0100
> *To: * Michelle Banks
> *Subject: *Re: Two bed flat Earl's Court - ZONE 1-SW5
>
> Hello,
>
> My name is Lantrell, I am from Denmark and the flat is still
> available for rent. It was redecorated last year is looking very nice and
> clean. Has a fully furnished kitchen, clean and well tidy rooms, fully
> furnished with home utilities like: electric shower, Lounge, Vacuum
> Cleaner, Toaster, Owen and microwave, dryer, iron, washing machine ,
> refrigerator , dishwasher, power shower, heater, cable ready, TV set and
> DVD player, Internet connection, equipped kitchen and everything a house
> needs. I'm interested in finding someone clean who can take care of this
> house more then getting money from renting it if you know what I mean.
>
> The price I want is £780 for the whole property monthly, bills
> included and I am interested in a long term agreement, minimum 3 months!
>
> If you are decided to view the flat and have the money I could
> come in the next few days to show you the flat and maybe sign the tenancy
> agreement if you like my flat (I am sure you will love it) but first I have
> to be sure you really do need a place to live because two weeks ago a
> person told me he is really interested and he asked me to go to London to
> meet him and sign the tenancy agreement and when I arrived there, no one
> showed up to rent my place and I lost time and money for nothing. Please
> accept my apologies if I am rude but I hope you will understand me!
>
> I will wait for your e-mail,
Subject: Re: Two bed flat Earl's Court - ZONE 1-SW5
From: "Lantrell Seamus" <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, July 25, 2013 2:38 pm
To: Michelle Banks
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Hello,
I've attached some pictures of the flat and a model of the rental
contract(standard rental agreement)! The flat is located in Hesper
Mews,Earls Court,SW5 0HH but I can`t give you the exact address because
there`s no one living out there and I`m afraid of thieves and I do
apologize for this but I hope you understand me because I`m in Denmark
right now! The property comprises a bright and spacious 2 bedroom flat,
well equipped kitchen and modern bathroom. Parking place is included too!
In the kitchen there is a dishwasher and also a fridge freezer!
Regarding the council tax I can tell you that it is included in the price
of £780 per month and also internet broadband, gas and electricity are also
included in this price! I am interested in a minimum three month agreement
and I request one month rent in advance plus the equivalent of one month as
a refundable deposit which you will get back at the end of the contract.
I prefer the first payment to be in cash, against signed rental
agreement, keys and receipt!
Regarding the plumbings and all that kind of stuff I can tell you
that the flat was recently renovated and all electrical part and plumbings
are new so that won`t be necessary any repairs anyway I have a person who
can manage this starting from August.
We can sign the rental contract starting from weekend but I need to
be sure that you have serious intentions in renting the flat that`s why I
attached here a model of the rental contract and also we can discuss the
terms when we will meet!
If you are decided to view the flat let me know because there is another
person interested in reserving it!
Kind 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.
