Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:30:39 +0100
Subject: Re: easy roommate apartment interest
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Hello
My Name is Serena Erika Cheng and I am easygoing person, My father is
from China and my mother is from USA. My Hobbies are swimming,
reading and traveling. In fact, I have been to Germany, Wales, also
recently Scotland, I also like hanging out with friends and
associating with people but I have not had the opportunity to hang out
with my friends as I have been busy with my Intern .My father used to
live in the apartment also later moved to Canada where he passed away
and I am the only one in this apartment although my mother is still in
Canada overseeing my late father's business and am not around for now
and would not be back for sometime. I am in UK now on an internship
project attached to a firm and I have been sent to supervise and would
be back immediately you proof to me you can afford the rent. As
soon as i have confirmed you as my flatmate for reservation. You would
be sharing with only me in the apartment.I am Very friendly and
easygoing,I like a drink and a laugh, and the odd glass of wine in
the evening.I have busy careers and active social lives, so am not
around the flat all the time.the address is
Valley Park
483, River Valley Road Singapore 248368
Living room description:
Air conditioning ; DVD ; Hifi ; Broadband Internet WIFI ; Tv by Cable;
Phone ; TV ; Bookshelf ; Desk ; Sofa ; Chairs ; Double Glass ;
Shelves ; Armchair ; Window ; Parquet flooring ; Coffee Table ; View
on courtyardBedroom 1 description:Bed, bathroom and households linen ;
Double bed
; Double Glass ; Shelves ; Window ; Bedside lamp ; Bed ; Parquet
flooring ; Wardrobe ; Cupboards
Kitchen description:Vacuum cleaner ; Kettle ; Iron ; Fridge ; Toaster
; Coffee machine ;Micro wave oven ; Chairs ; Shoulder-height kitchen
cupboards ;
Floor-standing kitchen cupboards ; Parquet flooring ; Kitchen Table
You will have free and unlimited access to all part of the
apartment,the Kitchen, the living room and of course except my room,
and you can
also have your own visitors.The rent for the room is 970SGD Per Month
and this includes the utility bills(all included) and you
will be required to pay a security deposit of 970SGD. Kindly take
your time to swing by the exterior of the building as i am not
presently in town to show you around the place, but i'm pretty sure
you'd like the exterior and incase you wish to proceed further I can
forward you the full interior pictures for you to have an idea how
beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the
application process.Thanks for taking your time in writting me. This
security
deposit will be refunded to you at the end of your stay in my apartment..
Regards and waiting to read from you soon
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.
