by Michelle
Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:03 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: [email protected]
Originating-IP: [41.155.19.59] Lagos Nigeria
To: Michelle
Subject: Flat details with pictures
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:21:35 +0100
Hi Michelle
Thanks for your response to my ad.The flat is two bedroom apartment and it will available for that periond here is little details about the flat before we proceed.
Flat address: Allsop Place, Marylebone, London
Post Code:NW1 5LL
Rent: £100 per week,all bills included while the whole flat is £200 per week
Security deposit:£300 refundable after one week in the flat.
Moving in date: the room is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.
Flat amenities:TV ,CD - DVD - Video,Radio,High-speed Internet with WiFi,Washing Machine ,dryer, Heating, iron and Ironing board,Gas cooker,Electric Kettle,Toaster,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Microwave e.t.c
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Location:Only 2 mins walk from the London Business School.Nearest tube station is Baker Street, literally 1 minute away, with access to Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Bakerloo and Jubilee lines. 13 minutes to Liverpool Street station, and Marylebone station is approx 5 minutes away by foot.The location is fantastic with most, if not all amenities within walking distance.
About me: I'm 42 year old, a registered phamarcist, I own the flat but I don't live in it because I don't live in London. I live and work in Manchester but I come to London one or twice in a month to check on my tenants.
Cheers
Lynn.
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.
