from Leah Pires < [email protected] >
sender time Sent at 01:47 (GMT-08:00).
to Michelle
date 3 March 2010 01:47
subject Re: Reply to your ad: 1 Bedroom flat/house wanted for student couple in Exeter
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Dear Tracey,
Certainly you will view it but I need to see a proof or sign that will convince me that you're capable and have the money to rent the apartment cos I've been deceived several times by time wasters and let down in a very disappointing way,In a nutshell I arranged a couple of viewings in a not-too-distant past with potential tenants of which they brought along their payslips and bank statements but all was of no use because they refuse to pay after showing me all those evidence as proof and I've finally concluded that I will see a proof or sign that will convince me of anybody's financial capability and viability that wants to rent my property and at the moment I'm in Cambridge briefly checking my father's medical condition so before I can come down to Exeter for the viewing I would love to see a proof from you.Mind you I don't base their but I am only their to look after my father's health within shortest period of time
Regards
Leah
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.
