by Michelle
Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:16 am
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 20:52:20 +0100
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: RE: Seeking Accommodation within Cultured & Civilised Environment
From: [email protected]
Hi ,
Good to read from you again. The property address is 28 Islington Park Street, Islington, London N1 1PX.
I have attached the photos of the property and i will like you to tell me about yourself if interested. The rent is 700pounds per month including all bills.
A lil about me : Am a 25years old fashion designer, very friendly and adventurous, I only Drink occasionally but don't smoke, I am quiet, easy going, fun to be with and open minded.I like to keep the flat clean and tidy and would require the same too from any tenant.I am a Christian by religion,my hobbies are Hiking, singing, watching soccer and going to the cinema's.
About the flat : The flat was once a family flat till my old parents acquired a new property in Spain and moved, so i have been left in charge of this flat. It is a 3 bedroom flat like i already told you, and nobody occupies the flat at the moment.
I live in Birmingham and only come around once in a while so as to keep the flat and surroundings clean. Reasons why we want to rent this place out is so that there will be a permanent occupant that will take care of the flat furnitures and keep the surroundings clean in my absence. We just need life in the flat.
At the moment we are looking to rent out just 2 of the rooms while the 3rd will be locked permanently, for my use whenever i come around.
Concerning viewing: I am willing to meet for viewing as soon as possible but i can only travel from Birmingham to attend to serious tenants that are ready to move in and can prove that they can pay for the first months rent and one months deposit, i don't do general viewing. I need to know that you are serious and have the money to pay before i can come down to London.
I have a tight working schedule caused by my upcoming fashion show week, which preparations are on for at the moment with my co-ordinators from New York.
Thanks and warm regards,
Oletha
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 21:54:14 +0100
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: RE: Seeking Accommodation within Cultured & Civilised Environment
From: [email protected]
Hi Michelle
Since you are ready to view,i will plan my time here and make sure am there before you arrive.
The only thing is that i need double assurance, because i want to avoid travelling from Birmingham to London in vain, i can afford my fare, but i can't afford to waste my time.
My Lawyer will get a contract ready for you to sign if you like to take the room after viewing and the keys will be handed over to you immediately after contract has been signed.
Also, receipt of payment will be issued to you after which you'll have to sign the lease agreement form.
I was discussing with my Lawyer about the idea on how i will be so sure that i will not just waste my time to London without achieving my the aim and she advised that we can work out something via Western Union Money Transfer which you will locate an outlet at any Money Shop.
She said that Western Union Money Transfer can actually hold the money as an evidence and surety that her tenant will pay her at least for the first month and deposit. She gave me an option on what we can do since you have the funds at hand which will be explained below:
PROCEDURE:
1) You get a Family Member or Friend from any Country outside the United Kingdom to make a Western Union Money Transfer of the amount £1400 (1 month rent and security deposit) to You.
Your Family Member or Friend's name (as sender) to Your name (as Receiver) in United Kingdom.
2) Scan & Send a copy of the Western Union Money Transfer transaction receipt as a proof of the transaction or mail me the transaction details. (The money is safe as it is only you that can withdraw since you need a national ID card or International passport)
3) Then, we will meet for viewing.
4) If you decide to take the flat, we will both get to any local Western Union Money Transfer office close by for You to withdraw the money to pay me after we have signed the contract and exchanged keys for your move in. (You don't need to come with cash to view, after viewing we will go together, you will withdraw the money to pay me).
5) Keys will be handed over to you after signing the contracts.
I am pretty sure that the transaction at Western Union Money Transfer office will require some charges, i will definitely refund the transaction charges back to you upon viewing and if you don't see what i sent as pictures of my flat to you, you are free to leave without paying me anything.
I only want to be sure that i am not going to waste my time this time around and i think with this condition, both of us can be sure we are not wasting our time.
I will only rely on your honesty that you have made the transaction so that i can reserve the flat for you.
Let me know if you are okay with this so that we can proceed. Thanks so much while i will be waiting to read from you and i am looking forward to meet you and be great friends eventually.
NB: Please do not make payment to me or in my name, what i need is just an evidence that you have the cash to pay once you have viewed.
I do have network problems with my phone line at the moment and undergoing a swap by my phone company, so its best to reach me via emails for now.
I am sorry for the lengthy mail, i only want to explain myself better.
Warm regards and have a nice day.
Oletha
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.
