by Michelle
Wed May 12, 2010 6:46 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.
From kenvinsocttan123 < [email protected] >
to Michelle
date Fri, May 7, 2010 at 9:57 AM
subject Re: Reply to your ad: 3br - Spacious 3 Bdrm apartment for rent Oxford.......
mailed-by gmail.com
Thanks for your email response of willing to rent my apartment. my
apartment is still available for rent per month.Why am renting the
apartment out is that am with my Company HS BC in to West Africa to
work With Government mission on market analyst & Consumer Research
Global Brands H&BC,i will there for about1 or 2 Years .i just need
someone with an open heart,love and clean to occupy the apartment
and put all my worries off concerning the maintenance of the
apartment for, since i am not residing there for now.I left behind
some Facilities and electronics which you have to pay for the
subscription, and a sony DVD player, air conditioning, alarm system.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, a
refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and
washing machine, My Computer Connected with Internet Access Also the
keys to the condo are right here with me, and the lease document.
Which i can send to you after all
necessary agreement has be accepted. Also i will like you to know
that the rent charges is not really the issue , but your absolute
maintenance of my apartment , because that is the only valuable
property my late Father left behind, and it also took him so much
time and money to put all those facilities in place.
Here is the location of the apartment:24 Bartholomew Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire.
RENT APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUR RENT DOCUMENT
*Your Full Name:
*Your Full Address & Phone Number:
*How old are you? :
*Are you married?:
*How many people will be living in the house?:
*Do you have a pet?:
*Do you have a car?:
*Occupation?:
*How many months contract will you Deposit?
*********** When will you Move in?
************ When will you Move Out?
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i
can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and
contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how
to get the document and the key to you, please we are giving you all
this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,
you know that, we do not see yet and only putting everything into
Gods hand, so please do not let us down in this our property and God
bless you more as you do this.
Best Regards.
Awaiting for your reply.....
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.
