Room for Rent and other rental scams
#310894 by Michelle Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:59 pm
From: Daniela Hruba <[email protected]>

Subject: Apartment details on Park Street, Borough Market London, SE1
To: Michelle Banks

Thanks for your response to my ad. The flat is two bedroom flat and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.

Flat description: A beautifully presented apartment located in the heart of Borough Market, SE1.

The apartment comprises of a spacious reception room with fireplace, large kitchen diner with cottage style kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom suite.

Further benefits include offered furnished or unfurnished.

The area of Borough is a hive of activity with many attractions on the doorstep including the renowned and award winning Borough Market, London's oldest food market which attracts both locals and tourists. Further highlights of the area are the magnificent Southwark Cathedral and The Tate Modern, apartment in the Bankside Power station. For those not walking over a bridge into the City, transport options include London Bridge main line station and tube (Jubilee & Northern Lines), Borough Station (Northern Line) and the boat services at Bankside & London Bridge

Nearby stations
London Bridge (0.2 miles)
Borough (0.3 miles)
London Cannon Street (0.3 miles)

Flat address: Park Street, Borough Market London, SE1 9EQ
Rent per month/bedroom: £640 (All bills are inclusive expect the car parking space.)
Minimum stay: 1 month(s)
Maximum stay: 1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Moving in date: The apartment is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.
Refundable security and damage deposit: £640 (refundable after the end of contract)

sq ft: 680
66 sq m
Room Sizes
Reception room: 20'9 x 14'9 (6.3 x 4.5m)
Bedroom: 14'10 x 9'1 ( 4.5 x 2.8m)
Kitchen: 8'10 x 7'5 ( 2.7 x 2.3m)
Garden: 41' x 24' (12.5 x 7.3m)

Flat amenities are: TV ,CD - DVD - Video, Radio, High-speed Internet with WiFi, Washing, Electric Kettle,Toaster, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Machine , Dryer, Heating, Iron and Ironing board, Gas cooker, Oven, Microwave e.t.c

The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.

Will you be able to take good care of my flat like your own? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,
Daniela and Paul.


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.

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