Hi everybody,
so I have the outmostly pleasant opportunity of sharing my experience with getting scammer's attention on Gumtree for the first time. I have received the following reply to my ad (looking for a room in London.. etc.):
"Hello,
i saw your AD on Gumtree that you needed accommodation in London, i have an apartment available which is situated at Bayswater. The apartment is £360/per month including utilities, Please get back to me for more information and picture of the apartment, I will wait to hear from you"
("from sarah smith <[email protected]>, telephone number +447024022139 (Mobile)" which is the 70xxxxxxxx number many ppl has warned everybody about on this forum)
It sounded rather unreal, especially as it was meant to state the price for the whole FLAT, not just a room.. I did reply though and here's the obvious scam I received after a few minutes (with the "out of catalogue" pictures):
"Hello,
Thanks so much in your interest in renting my apartment. The apartment is three bedrooms flat and i'm renting out two rooms because im the only staying in the flat presently,the rooms have good size..they also have private bathrooms, a sound system, bedspread, in the sitting room there is a plasma tv, internet access, Newly refurbished to a high standard a modern kitchen with all new appliances, central heating, tasteful bespoke lighting, washing with dryer machine, microwave oven and a parking space.The bedroom is fully furnished..it also has private bathroom and you will not need to share with anyone,and also as a deck, bedspread and there is also wireless high-speed broadband and there's parking space for cars,as well as the siiting,there is a plasma TV,
The apartments is situated at 27, Redan Place, Bayswater, London W2 4SA (CENTRAL LONDON), quiet but very safe street in the heart of London. There are tube stations within walking distance from the flat: Bayswater is one of the most attractive and lively areas of West/Central London.Its right on Queensway itself (opposite Whiteleys) and close to all of the numerous restaurants on that street as well as numerous bus stops going in all directions of London, and most of them 24-hours. The transportation links are unbeatable, but most parts of London are also close enough to go by foot in under 20 to 25 mins, and around the corner along Westbourne Grove. The trendy bars of Notting Hill are also within short walking distance. Queensway Tube (Central Line) and Bayswater Tube (Circle and District lines) are both are less than 7 minutes walk away.
Located(ideal for an early morning jog), and the shopping area is very short walk away, almost as you turn out of the road.
For Shops:There are many grocery stores located within 2 mins walking distance, including a small Costcutter, small and large Sainsbury's,as well as Canary which has multiple restaurants and fresh food stores. Besides that, Euston Station or Tottenham Court Road also offer many other kinds of stores
I've attached pictures of the flat and i hope you will like it as much.The rent is very reasonable at only £360 per month Including All taxes, bills, and wireless broadband internet access are included in the rent and £400 refundable security deposit for the apartment.
About me,My name is Sarah Joy Smith,i was born in Washington, USA, I'm single, 29 years of age, i work as a Consultant in the company i work for, I am a friendly, easy going and enjoy good conversation but I also value silence, Like to think all differences that can be resolved in partnership. I love meeting people, having a great sense of humor and I'm always up for some fun. I'm saying that I also like to chill out and enjoy the good things in life. I am looking to live with clean and neat flatmate .
Please let me know if you're interested so i can proceed in your rent and see how things goes and you can also add me to [email protected] so that we can get to talk more better and get to know each other as well..
Have a great time,
Sarah."
..so obviously "S. Smith" (what common names these scammers love! the other was from the well-known C. Davies..) has many e-mail addresses for her illicit purposes ([email protected], [email protected]).
so I have the outmostly pleasant opportunity of sharing my experience with getting scammer's attention on Gumtree for the first time. I have received the following reply to my ad (looking for a room in London.. etc.):
"Hello,
i saw your AD on Gumtree that you needed accommodation in London, i have an apartment available which is situated at Bayswater. The apartment is £360/per month including utilities, Please get back to me for more information and picture of the apartment, I will wait to hear from you"
("from sarah smith <[email protected]>, telephone number +447024022139 (Mobile)" which is the 70xxxxxxxx number many ppl has warned everybody about on this forum)
It sounded rather unreal, especially as it was meant to state the price for the whole FLAT, not just a room.. I did reply though and here's the obvious scam I received after a few minutes (with the "out of catalogue" pictures):
"Hello,
Thanks so much in your interest in renting my apartment. The apartment is three bedrooms flat and i'm renting out two rooms because im the only staying in the flat presently,the rooms have good size..they also have private bathrooms, a sound system, bedspread, in the sitting room there is a plasma tv, internet access, Newly refurbished to a high standard a modern kitchen with all new appliances, central heating, tasteful bespoke lighting, washing with dryer machine, microwave oven and a parking space.The bedroom is fully furnished..it also has private bathroom and you will not need to share with anyone,and also as a deck, bedspread and there is also wireless high-speed broadband and there's parking space for cars,as well as the siiting,there is a plasma TV,
The apartments is situated at 27, Redan Place, Bayswater, London W2 4SA (CENTRAL LONDON), quiet but very safe street in the heart of London. There are tube stations within walking distance from the flat: Bayswater is one of the most attractive and lively areas of West/Central London.Its right on Queensway itself (opposite Whiteleys) and close to all of the numerous restaurants on that street as well as numerous bus stops going in all directions of London, and most of them 24-hours. The transportation links are unbeatable, but most parts of London are also close enough to go by foot in under 20 to 25 mins, and around the corner along Westbourne Grove. The trendy bars of Notting Hill are also within short walking distance. Queensway Tube (Central Line) and Bayswater Tube (Circle and District lines) are both are less than 7 minutes walk away.
Located(ideal for an early morning jog), and the shopping area is very short walk away, almost as you turn out of the road.
For Shops:There are many grocery stores located within 2 mins walking distance, including a small Costcutter, small and large Sainsbury's,as well as Canary which has multiple restaurants and fresh food stores. Besides that, Euston Station or Tottenham Court Road also offer many other kinds of stores
I've attached pictures of the flat and i hope you will like it as much.The rent is very reasonable at only £360 per month Including All taxes, bills, and wireless broadband internet access are included in the rent and £400 refundable security deposit for the apartment.
About me,My name is Sarah Joy Smith,i was born in Washington, USA, I'm single, 29 years of age, i work as a Consultant in the company i work for, I am a friendly, easy going and enjoy good conversation but I also value silence, Like to think all differences that can be resolved in partnership. I love meeting people, having a great sense of humor and I'm always up for some fun. I'm saying that I also like to chill out and enjoy the good things in life. I am looking to live with clean and neat flatmate .
Please let me know if you're interested so i can proceed in your rent and see how things goes and you can also add me to [email protected] so that we can get to talk more better and get to know each other as well..
Have a great time,
Sarah."
..so obviously "S. Smith" (what common names these scammers love! the other was from the well-known C. Davies..) has many e-mail addresses for her illicit purposes ([email protected], [email protected]).
(and some others), and with her picture (which actually could mean nothing, but seems to me as a many-branches scammer).
