Room for Rent and other rental scams
#33098 by Michelle Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:17 am
From: perry luis < [email protected] >
Date: Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Subject: MY FLAT DETAILS AND PICTURES
To: Michelle

Hello ,
Thanks so much for the interest in my FLAT,i have a 2 bedrooms flat for rent .My flat address is in King Street, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB24 3BR.The rent of the FLAT per month including all Bills and utility Cost is £450.00 Per Month} SECURITY DEPOSIT:£600.00 Refundable back to you after 2 weeks stay without any damages occur,Am sending you the pictures of my flat so that you can see that the flat you are renting is in good and perfect condition . House amenities: Furnished, Linen supplied, Private bath, Hardwood floor, Phone jack, TV, Cable jack,Private bathroom and toilet.FEATURES::Central Heating,Furnished apartment
situated....
The property comprises
Living Room: Spacious living room with access to backyard. Flat Screen
TV, DVD/VCR, sofa converts to queen sleeper

Eating/game room: Roomy eating/game room, seating , stylishly
decorated. Lots of books, magazines, board games and telephone

Master Bedroom: King pillow top bed, warming blanket,count sheets,
robes, Flat screen TV, DVD player

2nd Bedroom :2nd bedroom has two twin beds (can be easily converted
into a king). TV with DVD/VCR player

Kitchen: New kitchen features brand new stainless steel appliances.
All amenities, including coffee maker, waffle Iron, Blender,
dishwasher, microwave.

Bathroom: Luxurious modern bathroom with shower ( bathroom has
shower/bath combo).

Computer area :Computer/writing desk - fully wireless internet
throughout the flat

As a lot of people are interested and alot have wasted my time in the past before and will want you to reply back.Please i will like to ask you some question below and i will be glad if you can answer me with sincerity.

1) How many months do you intend to rent and pay for?
2) How many of you are coming to live in my flat?
3) Can you take care of my flat as it is?
4) Which country are you from?
5) Can you bring your identity passport when coming for viewing?
6) Can have your contact number?

hope to hear from you soon, Await your reply. Rent is (£450) per calendar month for the whole flat and all bills are inclusive with the rent! Deposit is (£600) Refundable back to you after 2 weeks stay without any damages occur!!
Regards
Perry.


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.

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