by Michelle
Wed May 05, 2010 6:16 am
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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.
On 30 Apr 2010, at 17:42, Jack Cosby < [email protected] > wrote:
> Hello,
> Thanks for the reply and there is every possibility that you will view the flat but I am presently in Cambridge now because I moved in with my mother in order for me to check her medical condition,So I need to be sure that you are capable of renting the apartment before I can come to Guildford ,an incident occur just of recent,Imagine a lady asked me to come from Cambridge to Guildford that she wanted to rent the apartment I left to meet her on getting there she told me that she wanted to rent the apartment but I should allow her to stay till the end of the month before she can pay me and the other was on dss ...after I had left Cambridge to Guildford for the viewing and renting can you see how bad and unfair that was,I need to see a sign or proof that you are capable and you have the money to rent the flat before i can come for the viewing in Guildford but am very sure that you will like the apartment.At the age of 46 yrs I cant be stressing myself when am not sure that you are capable.The apartment is available now and you can move in at anytime.
>
> Regards
>
> Jack
>
> From: Jack Cosby <[email protected]>
> Date: 1 May 2010
> To: Michelle
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Immaculate, well presented modern 1 bedroom Flat
> Hello,
>
> I really want to tell you there are lots of time wasters here and people cause you to waste your quality time when you're busy doing some reasonable things.like I said earlier on I've been disappointed in different times and I've also been let down in my past experience with prospective tenants of which I wouldn't want that to happen again so in order for me to avoid that kind of situation again.
> I would like you to show me this proof.
> The only way for me to know and confirm that you are capable and have the money to rent my flat is just for you to send a month rent and the deposit via Western Union to your friend or anybody you trust in U.K
>
> The transfer requires little fee to send the one month rent and the deposit at Western Union office.It will be refunded back to you if you DO NOT like the flat of which I know you're going to like it cos I've got likely what you're looking for and if it's not precise then it should be almost what you're looking for and if you LIKE it.
>
> The sending charges will be deducted from the amount of money you will pay me for the flat,I think you understand and after doing this then you will get back to me with the scanned copy of the receipt for me to see and confirm whether the transaction was genuinely done,After the confirmation I will email you so that the receiver can go withdraw the fund as I will need to confirm first before the fund will be WITHDRAWN by the receiver cos this is what I mean by proof of your financial capability.
>
> Then I will be on my way to Guildford for the viewing and renting of the flat.Is just for me to be sure of your capability and your seriousness that you're worthy and capable of occupying my flat in terms of financial capability or viability
>
> I hope u understand my point here,Is for the safety and convenience of both parties.I am NOT asking you to send your money to me please do NOT get me wrong.You know ONCE BITTEN SHY TWICE,for there is maximum guarantee and huge assurance that you are going to like what I'm offering you.But I know you will surely like the flat cos is a standard one and it will surely meet up with your requirements.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Jack
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.
