Room for Rent and other rental scams
#29038 by Con Warner Thu May 20, 2010 12:16 pm
Good to read from you on your interest in my flat, which i am leasing out for rent

The flat is still very much available for rent. Just to give you a little low down about the flat. My Late father resided in the flat, whom i inherited the flat from as being his only child. I am a United State citizen by birth. I am residing in West Africa, with my fiance who is a British citizen whom i am about getting married to in less than three months from now. And also working at the GLOBE METALS & MINING LIMITED in the State before i was transferred from there to west Africa.

The flat is up for a total of 500pounds per month. which i also think is fair enough considering the location. 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 now.

The flat comprises of two bedroom. Excellent condition inside. Good sized lounge, with a sofa, DVD player, stereo, and washing machine. Can sleep a max of 4, and ideal for family and friends. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils.These are some of the measurement of the flat.The living area is 14'3" X 19'10" and the kitchen area is 10'2" X 6'9". Bedroom 1 is 12'6" X 13'8" inc en-suite, bedroom 2 is 6'10" X 15'7". And there is a good sized bathroom

Just to let you know, the keys are right here with me. But there wouldn't be any problem with that. As it can be posted to you, after all necessary agreement has be reached and signed into lease. Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really an issue here , but your absolute maintenance of the flat, because it is good to keep the property in good condition, just for the memories of my father. Who committed so much putting those facilities in place, so i wouldn't want an violation of my property if finally rented by you.

The flat is situated at 225 King-sway St George, Bristol, Avon BS5 8NT, UK. Easy access to transportation, in a very good Location , with all the amenities and security. And please note, monthly Rental is only inclusive of Water Supply, Town Gas, and electricity. I would be settling the bills at my end. As you would be starting the lease with a clean slate, as there are no outstanding bills.

The minimum lease term is 2 months, and a maximum of 2 years with a possibility of extension.

Kind Regards
Leon Glen.

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.

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