From: monica mitty < [email protected] >
Date: 2010/5/4
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Stunning, modern and contemporary one bedroom apartment for rent IN Brighton BN1 3BB
To: Michelle
Dear Michelle,
Thanks for the interest in my flat, my flat is fully furnished and
finished to a high standard.Below are the things you should know about
my flat.
Rent
The rent is 80 pounds per week and all bills are inclusive in the
rent,such as Electricity, water,TV license broadband wireless internet
and gas.
Security deposit
The security deposit is 400 pounds
At this point that you want to rent my flat, i have a few questions for you:
Can you take good care of my flat?
How long do you intend to rent my flat for?
Can you provide a reference in Brighton?
Where are you coming from to rent my flat?
Are you married?
How many people will be living in the Flat?
Do you have a pet?
When do you intend to move in ?
I require answers to my questions before we can proceed with the
reservation processes.
Hope to reading from you soon
Best regards
Mrs Mitty
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.
