Beware of scammer Tim Jay Smith

Beware of scammer Tim Jay Smith (latruk007@yahoo.co.uk) who preys on students looking for flats in Lugano, Switzerland. Don’t fall for this scam!

The following was received from a Scamwatch reader:

hey here is his email address and our conversation. What made me so concerned was that he misspelled many words, including the street where the address is and his working place he wrote Brigton… instead of Brighton… Also the fact that I googled the address and it was a cassino address…

Your website was really helpful! thank you so much! I hope this email might help others in not falling for these promises!

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— Em ter, 7/7/09, B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk  escreveu:

De: B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Assunto: Re: Lugano Flat Share

Data: Terça-feira, 7 de Julho de 2009, 10:35

Here is my bank account detials a

refundable security deposit of 800 plus 2 months is required

and as soon as i confirm this payment i will email you a

copy of the contract along with the rent receipt.

BANK NAME…………..NATWWEST BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER………41576616

SORT CODE…………..010575

IBAN……………….GB60NWBK01057541576616

BIC………………..NWBKGB2L

ACCOUNT NAME………..Tim Jay Smith

Endavour to send me a scan copy of the transfer

receipt as soon as the payment is made.

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— On Tue, 7/7/09, [name withheld]  wrote:

Subject: Re: Lugano Flat Share

To: “B H” <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Date: Tuesday, 7 July, 2009, 1:21 PM

Great! Give me your bank details.

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— Em ter, 7/7/09, B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

escreveu:

De: B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Assunto: Re: Lugano Flat Share

Data: Terça-feira, 7 de Julho de 2009, 10:11

I have a UK bank account and as soon as the payment is made i

will advice on how to get the keys

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— On Tue, 7/7/09, [namewithheld]

Subject: Re: Lugano Flat Share

To: “B H” <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Date: Tuesday, 7 July, 2009, 12:41 PM

Perfect Do you have an account in Switzerland?

anyway, just in case you need:

my phone contact now is: XXXX-XXXX

my fiancee contact: (his name is XX) +XX XXXX XXXX

I would arrive around the 15th of August, will

you be there? How we manage for the key and stuff?

Regards,

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— Em ter, 7/7/09, B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

escreveu:

De: B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Assunto: Re: Lugano Flat Share

Data: Terça-feira, 7 de Julho de 2009, 9:39

I would have love to meet your fiancee but

presently am in Uk and will not be available to do that.

I can send you the contract via email and the payment

can be made through bank transfer.

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— On Tue, 7/7/09, [name withheld]

wrote:

Subject: Re: Lugano Flat Share

To: “B H” <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Date: Tuesday, 7 July, 2009, 11:33 AM

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Dear Tim,

my fiancee can go there and sign the contract already

this or next week and do the payment. Because since I

am  not in Europe this month it will be more difficult to do

the payment. Is it ok like this?

One thing, does the room have a wardrobe and is

there a desk where I can study?

I am really happy that I have found a place!

Thank you!

— Em seg, 6/7/09, B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

.

escreveu:

De: B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Assunto: Re: Lugano Flat Share

Para:

Data: Segunda-feira, 6 de Julho de 2009, 8:32

Hello,

It’s good to read back from you and i

will be glad to rent the room to you also the flat is not

far from where you will be studying.

To proceed, a refundable security deposit of

800 plus 2 months rent is required am ok if you rent

the room for eith 6 months or 12 months.

Let me know how you intend to proceed.

Thanks

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— On Mon, 6/7/09, [name withheld]

wrote:

Subject: Re: Lugano Flat Share

To: “B H” <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Date: Monday, 6 July, 2009, 11:26 AM

Hey Tim,

I am so happy to receive your email! I am

searching for an appartment for me in Lugano! I am moving to

Lugano in the begining of August to study at SUPSI. And i

really loved your appartment!:)!

It is the first time I rent a room so, I dont know

exactly how should I proceed, but I would love to

have one of the  rooms! I think I could do the contract for

6 month or a year, what suits you better.

Kind regards,

.

— Em sáb, 4/7/09, B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

escreveu:

De:

B H <latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Assunto: Lugano Flat Share

Para: latruk007@yahoo.co.uk

Data: Sábado, 4 de Julho de 2009, 12:48

Hello there,

My name is Tim, a briton and Quantity

Surveyor. I have a

3 bedroom apartment at the location specified below and I wish to let 2 bedrooms out of it because I’ve just got a contract in London for the next 6 months and this would keep me out of Lugano for some time, perhaps, I don’t stay at home most time.

I have stated the necessary details about the apartment and the location in this email for your use, I have as well attach some photos of the flat here in. And if you need an additional information concerning this rent, do not hesitate to contact me through this email address.

Apartment Details:

This is a luxurious and attractive

Apartment located in popular area in the city centre of Lugano.

The apartment is situated on the top floor and has two balconies, high-quality furniture in the living room, DVD player, Wifi Internet access, TV with cable and all electronics.

The ground floor has a joint hall with

video-intercom,

mailboxes and the elevator while the

4th floor has an entrance with meter cupboard.

A very spacious living room with a luxurious sitting area and dining area, access to the balcony.

Modern open kitchen, well equipped, completed with several built-in appliances. Utility room with the washing machine and dryer. 3 very spacious bedroom with double bed sized and large built-in closets.

Bathroom with bathtub and washbasin. Second bedroom with access to the second balcony. Each bedroom has ots bathroom ensuited to them with shower and W.C.

ROOMS:

. 2 double bedrooms

. 1 single bedroom

. Kitchen/Dining room

. 3 bathroom with bathtub and shower

. Living room

. Fully equipped Kitchen

. Wifi Internet access

. Telephone access

. 1 single bed

. 2 balconies

Location: Home Address: Stauffaucher 1, Lugano

6901, Switzerland

Price:Rent/month (EUR350.00)

Refundable Security Deposit(EUR800.00)

Condition of Rent:

- The refundable security deposit will be required plus at least 2 months rent at the time of executing a contract.

- If the rent is for more than 6 months, the deposit and the rent would be be negotiated accordingly.

Kindly get back to me if this term is

Okay by in order to proceed with other aspect of the rent ASAP.

Have a great and wonderful day.

Sincerely,

Tim

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