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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 Keating dawn < [email protected] >
to Michelle
date Wed, Apr 14, 2010
subject Re: Reply to your ad: Good looking studio flat ready at the moment
mailed-by gmail.com
Hello,
Good to hear from you and thanks for your quick response the location and the details of the property goes thus:KINGSWAY, OLDBURY, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, B68 0PY
,the amount per month for the studio flat is just 350 pounds and the refundable security deposit is 300 pounds all bills included,it comprises of room,living room,central heating,bedroom,dinning room with settee,table,chairs,fully equipped kitchen,galley kitchen with microwave, oven cooker,freezer and fridge,private toilet and bath with electric shower,parking space,washing and drying machine,TV,wireless phone,high speed internet facilities,garden and ,availability of garage and 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 WESTMIDLANDS 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
Keating
> From: Keating dawn < [email protected] >
> Date: 14 April 2010 23:13:35 GMT+01:00
> To: Michelle
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Good looking studio flat ready at the moment
>
> I have been disappointed in the past with potential tenant that claimed to be genuine but they are not andAnyway I will only be convinced by this proof cos I don't want to go into your private life and documents by having to see your payslips and so on but I will only be convinced with this below.
> The only way for me to know and confirm that you are capable and have the money to rent my apartment is just for you to send 1 month rent and deposit which is 750 pounds via Western Union to your friend,partner or anybody you trust in U.K
>
> The transfer requires little fee to send the one month rent and the deposit at Western Union.It will be refunded back to you if you DO NOT like the apartment of which I know you're going to like it cos I've got likely what you're looking for and if it's not precise then it should be almost what you're looking for and if you LIKE it.
> The sending charges will be deducted from the amount of money you will pay me for the apartment,I think you understand and after doing this then you will get back to me with the scanned copy of the receipt for me to see and confirm whether the transaction was genuinely done,After the confirmation I will get back to you via e-mail so that the receiver can go withdraw the fund cos I will need to confirm first before the fund will be WITHDRAWN by the receiver
>
> Then I will be on my way to Edinburgh for the viewing and renting of the apartment.Is just for me to be sure of your capability and your seriousness that you're worthy and capable of occupying my apartment in terms of financial capability or viability
>
> I hope you understand my point here,Is for the safety and convenience of both parties,I am NOT asking you to send your money to me please do NOT get me wrong.You know ONCE BITTEN SHY TWICE,for there is maximum guarantee and huge assurance that you are going to like what I'm offering you.But I know you will surely like the apartment cos is a standard one and it will surely meet up with your requirements.
> If you do this as soon as possible and i see the scanned receipt i will be on my way immediately for the viewing and renting of the flat and sign the contact paper work.
>
> You will find attached copy of my passport.
> Kind Regards
> Paul Prince
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.
