by Michelle
Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:12 pm
> Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:14:07 -0700
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: 2 beautiful bedroom flat for rent in Plymouth
> From: [email protected]
> To: Michelle
>
> Hello,
>
>
> Am really glad for you interest in my apartment, My name is Mrs
> Mary Tahn a pastor own the Apartment and also want you to know that
> it was due to my christian mission transfer that makes me my husband
> and Son to leave the Apartment and also want to give it out for rent
> and looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of
> it as we are
> not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean at the time
> and the person that will rent it to take it as if it were its own. So
> for now, We are here in west Africa, our new house and put all my
> worries off concerning the maintenance of the apartment for, since i
> am not residing there for now.I left behind some Facilities and
> electronics which include the rent, and a DVD player, air
> conditioning,alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all
> necessary cooking utensils, a refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and
> oven,microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, My Computer Connected
> with Internet Access Also the keys to the House are right here with me,
> and the lease document. Which i can send to you after all necessary
> agreement has be accepted. Also i will like you to know that the
> rentcharges is not really the issue ,but your absolute maintenance of
> my apartment is most important thing so will want you to get back to
> me with the Application form below..
>
>
> RENT APPLICATION FORM
>
>
>
> 1)Your Full Name
> 2)Your Full Address & Phone Number
> 3)How old are you?
> 4)Are you married?
> 5)How many people will be living in the house?
> 6)Do you have a pet?
> 7)Do you have a car?
> 8 )Occupation?
> 9)When do you want to move in
> 10)How long do you want to stay in my apartment
> 11) Pictures of all the Occupant that will stay in my apartment.
>
>
>
> Please note that you will be viewing the apartment from outside and won't
> be able to inspect the Interior because the keys and the documents to
> the apartment are with me here in Africa and It is located on a cool,
> quiet and safe neighborhood.
>
>
> One Mr lucky called me about the apartment,I told him that I can't
> give him the apartment because he loves smoking,drinking and dont want
> him to get drunked and damaged my property one day so If you are still
> interested, Note that the rent is going to be 350pounds Per month No
> extra fees.I will like you to give me a call on this effect to know
> how serious you are.I personally will actually come visiting you
> sometimes during the year as our new tenant.Looking forward to hear
> from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in
> case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you. Await your
> urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the
> keys of the house to you.
>
>
> Thanks may the lord Bless You Amen.
> 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.
