by Con Warner
Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:54 am
Watts M <[email protected]>
On 10 Aug 2013, at 00:05, Watts M wrote:
Thanks for your response to my ad. The flat is two bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat address: Shaftesbury Place, Brighton, East Sussex.
Post Code: BN1 4QS
Rent: £480 per month,all bills included for a room expect car parking space
Rent: £960 per month whole flat
Security deposit: £480 refundable after end of contract.
Minimum Stay: 1 Month(s)
Maximum stay:1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Flat amenities:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating, iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,oven, Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave e.t.c
About the Apartment:
* Modern Apartment.
* Fully furnished.
* 2 Bedrooms.
* 2 Modern bathrooms.
* Modern kitchen.
* Climate controlled air conditioning.
* Internal laundry and dryer.
* Lots of storage space.
* Peaceful and quiet.
* Immaculately clean and tidy
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Description: Well furnished 2 bedroom apartment situated close to London Road station in the central Brighton area. The flat comprises of a separate lounge with sofas, fitted kitchen with appliances, two double bedrooms, bathrooms/shower.
Location: This flat is situated right next to London Road Station with frequent connection to London. Popular Preston Circus with local shops is within easy walking distance. Bus stops in Ditchling Road with direct bus routes going to central Brighton and Brighton Station are also nearby.
Nearby stations:
London Road (Brighton) (0.0 miles)
Brighton (East Sussex) (0.6 miles)
Preston Park (1.0 mile)
Will you be able to take good care of my flat like your own?
Are you capable of funding the rent and refundable deposit before moving in?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Watt and Michelle.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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 Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment 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.
