by Michelle
Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:21 am
>>> From: willy bradford [mailto: [email protected] ]
>>> Sent: 15 June 2010 00:09
>>> To: Michelle
>>> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Astoning and elegant oe bedroom
>>> flat...........city
>>>
>>> Thanks for the reply, my flat is available for you.
>>> Its 160 pounds per week and 200 pounds security deposit.
>>> Located: Harley Street (nr Oxford Street), London W1G 7HH, United
>>> Kingdom
>>>
>>> I currently work and live in belfast and cant schedule a viewing in
>>> such short notice.
>>>
>>> All I can do is ask my solicitor to prepare a contract for you and
>>> forward it to you, then you will make reservation and I will post
>>> you the
>> keys.
>>>
>>> I do not take bank statements nor payslip for confirmation of
>>> financial ability.
>>> Regards
>>> Mr Willy Bradford
0702 406 7703
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.
