From: leo lampard < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Amazing Fully Furnished 1 Bedroom Apartment
To: Michelle
Date: Friday, 16 April, 2010,
Thanks for your email and interest in renting my Flat..I am Reverend
LEO LAMPARD,the owner of the Flat you are making enquiry of…Actually I
resided in the Flat with my family, my wife and my Kids before and
presently we have moved out due to my transfer from my work. Presently
my Flat is still available for rent for 400 Per Month (rent already
includes utilities).
Moreso Now, i’m currently in West Africa for an international
Christian follower’s crusade....Pls i want you to note that,i am a
kind, honest and trustworthy man and also i spent a lot on my property
that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your
absolute maintenance of this Flat and want you to treat it as your
own, It is not the money that is the main problem 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……….I also want you to let me have trust in you as
i always stand on my word.
It has a Lovely home in a nice neighbourhood. is known for excellent
schools. Conveniently located with nearby shopping centers, hospitals,
free ways and public transportation. This is a must see. Amenities W/D
Hookups Central Heat & A/C Granite Tiled Fireplace Ceiling Fans
Vaulted Ceilings Cable Available Broadband Available Custom Drapes in
Living Room, Dining Room, & Master Bedroom Blinds.
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING THE FLAT I WILL WANT YOU TO
FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM.
************RENT APPLICATION FORM*************
1)Your Full Name:
2)Your Full Address:
3)Phone Number:
4) Sex ?
5)How old are you?:
6)Are you married?:
7)How many people will be living in the Flat?:
8 )Do you have a pet?:
9)Do you have a car?:
10)Occupation?:
11)When do you intend moving in : Date ?
12)When do you intend to moving out : Date ?
13)How many months or year contract?:
14)Deposit : One or Two month Deposit are required
15)Picture of the Occupant?
TAKE NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY DRIVE BY AND SEE MY FLAT FROM THE OUTSIDE AND
IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING THE FLAT GET THE APPLICATION
FORM FILLED SO THAT I CAN MAKE OUT ARRANGEMENT TO SHIP OUT THE KEYS &
DOCUMENT TO YOU AS SOON AS YOU ARE READY. I WOULD HAVE REALLY LOVE TO
SHIP THE KEYS TO SOMEONE IN UK BUT I DON'T HAVE ANYBODY THERE RIGHT
NOW AND I DON'T WANT TO MAKE USE OF ANY THIRD PARTY THAT IS WHY AM
HANDLING MY PROPERTY MYSELF.
Monthly Rent: 400pounds
Pets Allowed: Yes
Available : Available Now for move in.
So pls get back to me today.
I await your reply ASAP.
Regards and God bless you!!!
Reverend LEO LAMPARD.
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.
