#28814 by Con Warner
Tue May 18, 2010 12:39 pm
> From: perry luis [[email protected]]
> Sent: 17 May 2010 08:38
> To: Con Warner
> Subject: MY FLAT DETAILS AND PICTURES
>
> Hello ,
> Thanks so much for the interest in my FLAT,i have a 2 bedrooms flat for rent .My flat address is in Bedford Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 3YQ.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.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply and interest in my flat,I'd love to have you visit my apartment but due to recent inconveniences caused by wanna be tenants who I have invited for viewing and turned out to be time waster.I have decided to know your readiness and capability before inviting you for the viewing. I currently work in Manchester which is the the main reason I want to let my flat out. I'll need to take a day off from work in order to be able to come down Aberdeen to show you the flat.Before coming down to show you the apartment.I will need to be sure of your readiness and capability i.e if you will be able to pay for month rent plus security deposit (£450+£600=£1050).Therefore,I will want you to make a transfer of a month rent plus security deposit (£450+£600=£1050) by going to the closest Money gram outlet that you know is more nearer with a friend or someone close to you and make the transfer as the sender and your friend as the receiver or any of your family members and you can also make them as the sender and you be the receiver so that when you arrive for the viewing and you are ok with the flat then we proceed by signing the contract/tenancy agreement form and handover the keys to you and we go to the closest money gram outlet closer to my flat to pick up the money and you pay me hand to hand as i will be ready to show you the flat and have your receipt and tenement agreement form ready as soon as i get the receipt of the transfer you made to yourself via Money gram from the post office that show that you really make the transfer and it is avaiIable to be pick up by you and have got the cash at hand to start the tenement renting of my flat . I do not want you to have the feeling that I'm asking for money before you see what you are renting because I know that payment is meant to be done after you have seen the Flat and okay with it but most tenants I have invited for the viewing, is either they cannot afford the rent or security deposit that's why I want to be sure before coming down to show you the flat. This is the reason you are not doing the transfer into my account and to let you have confidence that your money is safe and God forbide if anything happens to your money you can easily go to my bank to lodge complain in order to have your money back but I'm assuring you that everything is gonna be alright ok.. If you are ok with this arrangement you can let me know so that you can make the transfer with a family or close friend and once it's confirmed I will come down to show you the flat.You will need to scan the copy of the deposit slip to me as a prove.And to let you know.I will want you get back to me if you are ok with this arrangement so that we can proceed.I will be looking forward to hearing from you.
Kind 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.
