Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:08 pm
From: Jessica McPhee <[email protected]>
Subject: APARTMENT.
To: Con Warner

Hello,
Thanks for your reply and am sorry for responding this late.Issues came up and I had to rush through them.Actually I resided in the apartment with my family .The apartment is a two bedroom flat and am renting it out simply because I just relocated to Newport so I will need persons/people to rent so that it can be taken care of and I will be glad if you take care of the flat like yours. But still squeeze out time to come around if we both agree on a perfect date and time to meet.I want a clean trustworthy and loyal person for my flat and i am not asking for an upfront payment until you see and love the flat to your taste, but what i am requesting for is the assurance that you are going to pay me and show me an evidence that you have the funds to pay at hand when i come around, because i have heard on several times whereby some people say they are interested and after viewing and like the flat and love to occupy then they turn out to be time wasters , For now i need your suggestion,because i cant afford to waste my time.
House Location: 1 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8RB , UK
Rent:2 bedrooms 800 pounds per month, all bills inclusive.. And a deposit of 500 GBP
Security Deposit is negotiable and refundable after two weeks in the apartment.
Minimum Stay:1 Month(s)
Maximum Stay:5 Years
And the nearest tube station is Regent Park st/Great Portland st. Tube station and Russel square garden st. Tube station which is just a 3minutes to my door step. The apartment is in an excellent Central London location ,famous garden squares but at the same time close to sights and attractions.Attached alongside the pictures of the apartment is my very self so as to give you proper understanding and convince you more and know who your intending landlord looks like. Am 28 years old English Female. I work with an Financial company (Gordaun Logistics).
House amenities:CD - DVD - Video,Radio,TV ,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine , Heating, iron and Ironing board.Kitchen amenities:Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave,Bath Tub,Broad Band Access 20M unlimited ADSL, wire and wireless.Flat Floor #, Parking available, No parking cost, 2 Bedrooms,1 Bathroom.Neighborhood: N/A Home amenities: Alarm system, Cable ready,Washer/Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave, Kitchen,Storage.Fully furnished, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Private bath, Phone jack, TV, Cable jack, Closet..Central heating and Electric fans, Wall wardrobe. Rooms has internet services,table&desk, telephone, and. there is a WiFi services, extra towels and plenty of dresser space.
You would have to confirm the following to me so that i can go to the housing Committee lawyer to pick up A draft tenancy agreement to Send to you so you can review the Terms and see if they are ok ..For you or if you will like Anything to be added or removed because that benefits you the most.
Full name:-
Current address:-
Exact move-in date:-
Duration of stay:-
Maximum stay:-
Description:-
Personal info:-
Household info:-
Age:-
Occupation:-
Smoker:-
Pet:-
Looking forward to your positive response
Thanks In Earnest
Cheers
Jessica
( +447024082520)


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card 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.

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