> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:22:04 +0000
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: I Bedroom Flat suitable for couples individuals for in a good location cambridge.
> From: [email protected]
> To: Michelle
>
> Thanks for the email and it is my gladness hearing from you. I am the
> owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided
> in the apartment with my family, such as my wife and my only daughter
> before and presently,i will like to tell you whom i am, am tourist and
> due to my work am now in West Africa for a tourism and now situated
> in the Nigeria and presently my apartment is still available for
> rent.Including the utilities like hydro, washer and security, it is
> furnished but if you which to move in with your furnishes no problem.
>
> Pls i want you to note that i am 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 maintenance of my apartment and 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.
>
>
> SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENTAL
> APPLICATION FORM BELOW..
>
> Also, Pls let me get this answer.
> FIRST NAME:__________________
> MIDDLE NAME:_________________
> LAST NAME:__________________
> PROFESSION:________________ POSITION:__________
> HOME PHONE (____)__________
> (CELL)PHONE (____)__________
> (WORK)PHONE (____)__________
> KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
> PRESENT ADDRESS:_____________________
> CITY:_______________
> STATE:______________
> ZIPCODE:____________
> HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?____________
> CURRENT RENT PAYMENT:____________
> WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________
> DO YOU HAVE A PET:_____________
> NAME OF PET:_____________
> IS THE RENT FEE AVAILABLE NOW?______________
> REASON FOR MOVING OUT?______________
> KIND OF PETS:_____________
> DO YOU SMOKE?______________
> DO YOU DRINK?______________
>
> 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 to you and
> contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how
> to get the document and the keys to you. Note that the keys and
> documents of my apartment is with me here in West Africa. Please we are giving
> you the apartment 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 and God bless you more as you do this.
>
> APARTMENT INFORMATION
> Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
> Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom
> Rent per month: 300Pounds(First Month Rent Fee)
> Deposit Req'd: First month(300Pounds)
> Application Fee: 0.00Ps
> Parking: Reserved.
> Available: Now
> Smoking: Allowed
> Lease terms: As long as you wish
>
> Address:
> 143 Coldham's Ln
> Cambridge CB1 3, UK
>
> Awaiting your reply soon.
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.
