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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.
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle
Subject: RE: Reply to your ad: Nice One Bedroom Flat For Rent In Guildford
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010
Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the home you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the home with my family, before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in the (WEST AFRICA,NIGERIA) and presently my home is still available for rent and I'm not willing to sale my home anymore. It include the utilities like hydro, washer and security, I have my furniture in the store if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem. Please i want you to note that i'm a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will want you to take absolute care of my home and I want you to treat it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.
PROPERTY FEATURES
Rental : 400 Pounds
Heating features: Central, Electric Source
Status: Active & Available Now
Smoking: Allowed
Lease terms: Short & Long term
Location of the flat:10 Downing Ave Guildford, Surrey GU2 7
The flat is available for move in now.Yes am the owner of the house so if you really know that you are fully interested i will like you to fill out the rental application form and get back to me.Pet are allowed and let me know when you intend to move in. so kindly fill the application form so that i can have your contact address immediately and contact Dhl courier service for immediate shipment of the keys and documents to you so that you can have access to the house.i would have love to call you but my land phone have not been installed due to the recent problem with the service .Yes you an plant flowers.
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM TENANT'S PERSONAL INFORMATION
FIRST NAME: _________________MIDDLE NAME: __________________LAST NAME:__________________PROFESSION: ________________PHONE (____) __________ (WORK)PHONE (____) __________ (HOME) MARITAL STATUS: _________KIDS _____(YES/NO), HOW MANY ________PRESENT ADDRESS: _________________________CITY: _______________STATE:_________ _____ZIPCODE:________ ____
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?______________________ ________
______________________________ CURRENT RENT: _______PREVIOUS ADDRESS: ___________________________ CITY:________________STATE: _______________ZIP CODE: _____________HOW LONG? ____________ IF RENTING,home. WHY DID YOU LEAVE? ____________________________________________________________ ___________PREVIOUS RENT: _______IF THIS home IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i have it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that,we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand , so please do not let us down in this our property.God bless you more as you do this
Regards.
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.
