by Michelle
Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:47 am
Theresa Baker <[email protected]>
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.
Hello,
Thanks for the response. I am delighted to inform you that my flat is available. Here are the details you need to know about my flat with
attached photographs of the flat.
PRICE:
* £ 400 (per Month) fully inclusive of all bills (electricity, water,
gas, council
tax, TV license and wireless Internet)
* 1 Calendar month rent in advance plus £ 400 security deposit (refundable).
HOUSE: Marylebone Road, Marylebone, London Nw1 5Pl
Location close to both Regent's Park and Oxford Street. Station are
london marylebone chiltern railways and london euston tube station are
within walking distance.
Fully furnished Room but i can make it unfurnished if preferred --
Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, Central heating.
Room with lock & key system.
Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Cordless Telephone with Voicemail
LCD Screen TV with DVD Player & Sky
En-Suite Bathroom
Fully fitted kitchen/diner. Separate allocated cupboards and
fridge/freezer, Microwave,Dish washer, Washing machine, Steam Shower &
Whirlpool Bath. With secured parking space and access to local amenities.
How long do you intend to stay in my flat? Hope to read from you soon.
Kind Regards
Mrs Theresa Baker
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.
