by Michelle
Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:48 am
De: Pasco Jose < [email protected] >
Para: Michelle
Enviado: lun,5 abril, 2010 21:01
Asunto: Barcelona Rent Details
THE FLOOR:
2 nd with elevator
TYPE:
2 bedroom apartment
INTERNET:
Yes, Broad Band Access 20M unlimite wire and wireless
THE APARTMENT COST: (500 Euro Per Month) Deposit of 200Euro.
Utilities include: electricity, gas, cable, phone, internet wiffi,air condition,wardrobe and so on and i will like you to get back to me with the information below:
Maximum stay:
Flatmate Description
Personal info:
Household info:
Age:
Smoker:
Pet:
I really appreciate your prompt reply and thanks for your interest in my apartment. Actually I resided in the house with my family before i now got a new job here in United Kingdom, am with my only Son before and presently packed to United kingdom due to my work so i moved to United kingdom and my only Son. I work researcher for the United Kingdom government and i really need to be sure of your seriousness regarding obtaining my apartment and i hope you're serious about this flat. Because this is my first time i posted on internet. get back to me with the above details, so that we can make some progress.
Regards......
Thanks
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.
