by Michelle
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:49 am
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: 2 bedroom stunning duplex penthouse, Bournemouth. All utility bills inclusive..150 GBP per week..
> From: [email protected]
> To: Michelle
>
> Thank you for Inquiring, My flat is still available for rent.
> It is a fully furnished flat with internet connection, parking space
> for 2 cars,central heating, laundry and satellite.Pets are allowed.
> Bath and shower...Walk in wardrobes, sound proof, double glazed, 24hrs
> security system etc.
> Here are the fees :rent and security deposit.
>
> Rent : £ 150.00 Per Week 600 per month...
> Minimum Stay : 2 weeks Security Deposit: £ 400.00 (Returned at the end
> of a week stay in my flat) Utility bills and Council Tax inclusive in
> the rent.
> Address : Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1LU, United Kingdom...
> It is available for short and long term rent...
> Where are you coming from? When do you want to move in? and when are
> you free for viewing? It is available from today and you can move in
> asap. Its in the city center
> I just need some one who is
> responsible, neat and that is capable of taking care of my flat
> because that was where i lived before i got
> transferred to work and live in Ireland and i have been given a new
> fully furnished home here, i think that is why the price may look
> cheap! I furnished the flat to my taste.447024072811...James
> Regards...
> I am in Belfast Ireland presently, i can come down to show you the
flat in Bournemouth tomorrow but you need to proof your financial
ability to rent the flat and your interest first before i can seek off
from work and book a ticket asap tomorrow.. I can retain the flat for you till July if i confirm your financial ability..
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.
