by Michelle
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:20 pm
> On 17 Jun 2010, at 06:54, Walcott Alexander < [email protected] >
> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Thanks for your Interest In my flat,the flat is just a one bedroom
>> flat self contain on is own not sharing with anybody and here are some
>> details of the flat stated below,kindly get back to me asap for
>> viewing if you are still interested
>>
>> Post Code:EH3 9JS
>> Street:Brougham
>>
>> Term: Rental
>> Rent pw: £90
>> Rent pcm: £360
>> Deposit: £600
>> Type: Flat
>> Bed: 1
>> Bath: 1
>> Floor Level: Ground
>> Status: Available
>>
>> This spacious one bedroom, rich in natural light is available
>> immediately.
>> Centrally situated on Brougham Street, Tollcross and a stone's throw
>> from the Meadows, this flat is very well connected being only a few
>> minutes walk away from all major bus routes.
>> The room is well-furnished with a nice bed, wardrobe and study desk.
>> Period features include an attractive fireplace, cornicing and a large
>> window overlooking the peaceful, verdant shared garden to the rear of
>> the building.
>> The reception room has a large and brightly lit lounge, well-fitted
>> kitchen with all usual appliances and utensils including
>> fridge-freezer and washing machine and Bath. Wireless internet is also
>> available throughout the flat with landlines in the living room.
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> Walcott Alexander
> From: Walcott Alexander <[email protected]>
> Date: 17 June 2010
> To: Michelle
> Subject: Procedure for viewing
>
> Hello Michelle
>
> Sorry it took me a while to write you back, I've been so busy
> lately.All the bills and council tax are included in the rent but I
> need to know some few questions about you..
>
> 1. How many of you are coming to live in my flat?
> 2. Can you take care of my flat as it is?
> 3. Can you bring your identity passport when coming for viewing?
> 4. How many months do you intend to rent and pay for?
> 5. Do you have references in Edinburgh?
> 6. What Is your contact phone number ?
> 7. I hope you are not among the time waster's?
>
>
> Viewing the apartment is not a problem, but the only problem is that i
> am not in London at the moment. As i just took up a new job here in
> Cardiff, which is the more reason i have to rent the two rooms out to
> someone because i won't be in Edinburgh for a very long time.I have
> trusted some people and had come down to Edinburgh in order to show
> them around the flat but at the end of it all they don't show up which
> make me to waste my time, money and my Lawyer's time too. With this,
> it is not easy for me to come down all the way from Cardiff to show
> anybody around except i have an evidence that the person is capable
> and financially capable to rent my apartment. If only you can make the
> deposit with one month rent payment upfront which is 960GBP, with this
> i can rest assured that you are really ready to rent my apartment. I
> don't ask you make the payment on my name but for me to be assure that
> you are capable of renting my apartment and also you are not a time
> waster you can go to nearest western union shop in your area and make
> the payment through your close friend and your own name,what i mean is
> that the sender name should be your name and the receiver should be
> your friend name,when coming back from western union shop you will
> send me the details of the payment in other to forward to my lawyer
> for confirmation once my lawyer has done it i will give you a call so
> that i can prepare to take my leave down to Edinburgh so when i get to
> Edinburgh we shall meet each other to view my flat after we have
> viewed the flat both me and you with a friend of you will go to
> western union shop to cash the money,then if my flat is okay for you
> will make an arrangement on how you are going to be paying me but if
> you don't like the flat you will have your money back and am going to
> responsible for the western union charges,i will gives you back the
> western union charges you use to transfer the money and also with
> deposit after one week of staying in my flat without any damages
> occur.I would be expecting to read from you as soon as possible.Here
> is the summary how you will make the payment thru your friend name and
> your own name
>
>
> 1. Locate the nearest western union shop around you.
>
> 2.Pick up the form of transfer and fill in the details which needs to
> be filled and return back to the post master.Details needed on the
> form are {sender name;your name and address.}{receiver name and
> address}
>
> 3.Return back to the post master with the cash you are transferring to
> your partner or friend and wait for the receipt to be returned back to
> you.
>
> 4.give me a call so i can check it if its truly genuine and available
> in your friend's custody.
>
> 5.After it has been confirmed on the website,then we can proceed for
> the viewing and you can as well tell your friend or partner to pick
> up the money. 07035904610
>
>
> Regards
> Walcott Alexander
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.
