Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Linka1 Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:05 pm
Regina Baker
[email protected]

Uninitiated contact message received after I posted a Wanted Ad for a flat in Aberdeen on flat searching website. I never replied to any posts as I only act through agents. Suspicious and too good to be true!!!
'I look forward to reading from you'

From: Regina Baker <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Subject: My property Aberdeen
To:


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:
* £ 600 (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: Balmoral Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6AL


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 Regina Baker
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by Johnsmith3727373 Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:27 am
Here's another one I received today from [email protected] with impressive pictures that are too good to be true (also similar to
viewtopic.php?p=152929)

Regina Baker
Hello,

Here are the details you need to know about my 2 double bedroom flat.

PRICE:
* £ 900 (per month) For both rooms fully inclusive of all bills.

* 1 Calendar month rent in advance plus £ 500 security deposit (refundable).

FLAT: Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, London, EC3N 1RE

Fully furnished Room --2 Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers,
Central heating. Room with lock & key system. wi-fi internet phone.

Fully fitted kitchen/diner. cupboard and fridge/freezer, Microwave,
Dish washer, Washing machine, Steam Shower & Whirlpool Bath. Also my
flat boast permit-free on-street parking.

Regards
Mrs Regina Baker

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