Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:38 am
From: sally cl kirkup <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 1:40 PM
Subject: My flat details/reply back to proceed
To: Michelle Banks


Hi Michelle
Thanks for your interested in my flat, Enclose to this message you will find more pictures of the rooms available for rent.

This Apartment is recently completely refurbished to a very high standard. Practically a brand new house inside, tastefully and stylishly furnished,It’s a beautiful flat with a splendid cozy kitchen with a separate bathroom and toilet (see photos) .

This flat is a must see for Student and young professional. It includes all bills such as council tax, broadband, internet, gas, electric and professional cleaner. This is an ideal city pad for making your time here comfortable and luxurious. You will be living 2 mins walk from St Andrews square, 5 mins from george st and princes street, 5 mins to stockbridge. You can enjoy all the faboulous bars, restaurants and entertainment that Edinburgh has to offer right on your doorstep. The flat itself is very quiet and the neighbourhood is really nice, and finished to a high spec, perfect for getting away from it all at work. You will be sharing with a professional that works long hours but does enjoy socialising and having nice dinner parties, which you'd be welcome to join. I like an easy going stress free flatmate who is up for sharing a film or going for a few drinks now and again.

FREE INTERNET AND COMMUNIAL USE OF WASHING AND DRYING MACHINES.
ALL UTILITY BILLS INCLUDED, Also, TV licence, free view stations, Council Tax ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

room1: single room with a wardrobe and a little balcony.. very nice and cosy! suitable for a student OR young professional..(£350pcm for the single room including all the bills &amp; internet ).

room 2 : Very spacious double bed and big wardrobe ..suitable for girls studying together and couple as well or friends who don't mind sharing a room..would be suitable for a girl who is a student coming for an internship, summer or study..£400pcm including bills and internet! (short term rent a months minimum allow as well as long term stay .

utilities :internet, fully fited kitchen with a electric cooker , fridge-freezer , wasching machine. bathroom with a bath and a shower cloak room. central heating and hot water inc.The flat almost has the access to everywhere so if you have Your work , school in this zone.. expect to save transportation money ;).

*On Your Doorstep - Restaurants, Cafes, Theaters, Health Food Store, Gyms. Very close to Supermarkets . Ideal for Living and Work! More importantly it is peaceful at night so it is ideal for sleeping too! Perfect Place to Enjoy the Best Side of Edinburgh.
Flat address:9 Robertson's Close EdinburghEH11LY
*Room (1) Double :£400pcm all bills incld.
*Room (2) Single room:£350pcm with all bills.
1 Month rent refundable holding security deposit will be required.
Parking available: Permit on-street
Minimum term::1 months
Maximum term: None

Security Deposit: Refundable
Utility bills inclusive ( water, gas, council tax, TV license and wireless Internet)
Utility Cost : £ 0.00 pcm
All bills included: its fully furnished, DG, GCH, bath/wc phone.
The flat comes fully furnished
All Bill are included
1 ) GAS
2) ELECTRIC
3) WATER
4) WIRELESS INTERNET.

This price is approximately 15% below average in this area which is very Low considering the Student and economics climate.Am looking for serious and friendly person, not just a flatmate But who will live in the flat with a family spirit.

Personal info:
I'm an uncomplicated person, hang out, meeting new people and having friends over for dinner. I also like going to museums, theaters and musicals. I adore the Christmas time and love traveling. I like trying new things, especially when it comes to different cultures. I like keeping the apartment tidy and clean and I expect the same from my flatmate. I don't mind from time to time having a drink/dinner with my flatmate.

#Name: Sally Claire kirkup
#Age:27years
#Professional.
#Half British/Australian
#Available term:Long/Short term basis.
I'll be Waiting for your reply as soon as possible.

My skype id is (sally.kirkup45 ).


Only add me on skype for more info about the room.

Best Regards

Sally


Skype-

[09:41:41] sally kirkup: The first option will required a Guarantor
[09:42:04] sally kirkup: and second one don't need
[09:42:33] sally kirkup: this what the Guarantor need to do for you
[09:42:54] sally kirkup: HE OR SHE WILL SECURE A MONTH RENT+HOLDING SECURITY DEPOSIT TO YOUR NAME
[09:43:12] sally kirkup: HIS OR HER NAME WILL BE SENDER AND YOUR NAME WILL BE THE RECEIVER
[09:43:44] sally kirkup: AND YOU WILL PICK THE MONEY HERE WHEN YOU ARRIVE AND PAY ME WITH CASH
[09:43:52] sally kirkup: DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?
[09:44:20] sally kirkup: Done through money transfer agency
[09:44:37] sally kirkup: like western union for example


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.
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