On 15 Mar 2010, at 13:30, John Pritchard < [email protected] > wrote:
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> Thanks for your much interest in my Flat, i hope you would eventually becomes my tenant,i will be glad to have a perfect person like you as my tenant ,for you sound nice and interesting to have as tenant .I am a Reverend (A Missionary) i was transfered to the West Africa for a missionary work of God,i will be there for about 6 months or 1Year .i just need someone with an open heart,love and clean to occupy the Flat and put all my worries off concerning the maintenance of the Flat for, since i am not residing there for now.I left behind some Facilities and electronics which is included in the rent fee. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, a refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, Computer Connected with Internet Access, Also the keys to the Flat are right here with me, and the lease document. Which i can send to you after all necessary agreement has be accepted. Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue , but your absolute maintenance of my Flat.I want you to note that the keys and document of the Flat are right here with me in West Africa so you can only view the Flat from the outside or you can drive by the Flat and view it.
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> 2BEDROOMS Flat :
> Private Location
> Newer Carpet
> Marble Floors in Kitchen and Bath
> New Paint
> Amenities Include
> Laundry room
> Parking
> Assigned
> Terms:
> Lease Terms: month to month
> Ready for move-in now!
> Property Information Type: 2Bedroom Flat
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> 2 Bedroom, very sunny and quiet, with wooden floor. Large living rooms (leather sofa, glass table + chairs and plasma TV). Master Size Bed .There is a small one room that is connected to the kitchen and it has an individual bed (good for guests, however it does not have enough privacy for permanent use). Kitchen of origin (not reformed), but fully equipped and with vitro ceramic. Large bathroom of origin (not reformed) with washing machine. The living room has a small balcony facing an indoor patio. Lease Availability:
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> The accommodation comprises; entrance hall/landing (21'1x5'10), reception room (17'0x16'0), kitchen breakfast room (13x11), bedrooms 2 (12'10x10'5),bathroom
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> (ppLanding 22'1" x 5'10" ( 6.73m x 1.78m )
> Reception room 17'0" x 16'0" ( 5.18m x 4.88m )
> Kitchen 13'0" x 11'0" ( 3.96m x 3.35m )
> Bedrooms 12'10" x 10'5" ( 3.91m x 3.18m )
> Bathroom 6'10" x 5'10" ( 2.08m x 1.78m )
> Guest WC 5'0" x 2'10" ( 1.52m x 0.86m )
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> Address Location :46110, Bookbinders Court, St.Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1HQ UK
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> Rent: 150GBP Per week
> Policies Pets:
> No Smoking:
> Parking Spaces Available.
> Handicap Accessible
> Access Gate
> So if you are interested in the Flat you get back to me by
> filling the Rent Application Form below okay,
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> ====== =====RENT APPLICATION FORM============
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> Also,Pls answer these questions below:
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> 1)Your Full Name__________________________
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> 2)Present Address(where you reside now) & PhoneNumber___________________________
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> 3)How old are you _____________________________
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> 4)Are you married ______________________________
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> 5)How many people will be living in the flat ___________________________
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> 6)Do you have a pet _________________________________________
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> 7)Do you have a car __________________________________________
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> 8 )Occupation _________________________________________________
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> 9)How long are you willing to stay_________________________________________
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> 10)When do you intend to move in _________________________________________
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> 11)1 month Or 2 month deposit needed ______________________________________
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> 12) Pictures of all the Occupant that will stay in my flat_________________________
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> Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt in your name and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the keys and the documents to you, please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,We are putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.Please note that you will be viewing the flat from outside and won't be able to inspect the Interior because the keys and the documents to the flat are with me here and It is located on a cool, quiet and safe neighborhood.
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> Thanks And god Bless You.
> IN GOD WE TRUST.
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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.
