Room for Rent and other rental scams
by The Enchantress Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:14 pm
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by noelnash Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:04 pm
He is also using a hotmail email id.. headers below. can you trace his IP where it is originating from?

From Tan tong Ne Fri Feb 19 02:18:58 2010
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by Crispy Duck Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:31 pm
From the headers:

X-Originating-IP: [209.107.217.115]


Whois on that I/P:
OrgName: BandCon
OrgID: BANDW-406
Address: 151 Kalmus Drive
Address: Suite M-2
City: Costa Mesa
StateProv: CA
PostalCode: 92626
Country: US

That does NOT mean he is necessarily in the US as this is being used as a Proxy to hide his REAL location
.
by Crispy Duck Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:54 am
Thank you, kurosaki - & welcome here.

While you are correct in that they do not show as a proxy, I have found the following:

Mention is made of Bandcon here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/5244100/Atriv ... r-082808ac

This study was initiated to track and document scientifically the ongoing cyber criminal activity from within the IP space and servers controlled by the California-based Atrivo, and other associated entities...........This is an Open Source Security study set out to quantify and continuously track cyber crime using numerous methods of measurement. It focuses specifically on the notorious Atrivo, which has been seen by many over several years as a main conduit for financial scams, identity theft, spam and malware..........Atrivo, using a P.O. Box in Hong Kong for gaining and routing traffic via China


Further down ....

Bandcon – AS 26769 - One of Atrivo?s core providers of backbone Internet provision


There is also mention of Bandcon being used as a proxy here:

http://anti-scam.de/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB. ... 66347457/2

Again, there is mention of that I/P range here:

http://www.projecthoneypot.org/ip_209.107.217.20

It therefore can not be ruled out that that ISP's network is being used for scamming - whether as a proxy or just having another -possibly associated - ISP using their backbone.
by The Enchantress Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:41 am
toybox.

Once unwise - but now far wiser.

Please help us and all your friends, family and associates by spreading the warnings.

We at Scamwarners are here to assist, help and educate.

Scammers mails and information, like yours, is alerting and warning and saving many. Well Done :=)

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by Alice2Nice Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:14 pm
They also operate in Paris (France)... I registered on a website to find appartment and they contact me with the same message as yours...
Their names :
- Alexandre Aristides
- Emilie VION
- Cécile Fabron
- Carole Grassi

Hope it can use someone else !
by Dotti Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:18 pm
Hi Alice,

Glad you realized it was a scam without losing anything. Can you post any email addresses they are contacting you from, and if their emails have any differences from the ones listed, could you post those too? Feel free to post their emails, even if they are in French. If we have the newest versions of their scripts posted, we can help even more people.

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by noelnash Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:12 am
more scammers :

name: Vernant C. MARIA

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name : delphine bernard

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by nashvin Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:25 am
OMG.....i was nearly scammed by this Richard Willem Tibor as well....saying the exact same things whc happen to u guys.... Thank GOD, i checked bout him online before proceeding with anything....

(This was the first mssg from the scammer thru a rental website which i've registered to get a room)
Wow your profile look great and i have found you as my prefect flatmate , my flat is located in the city center and i am looking forward to have you as my flatmate, for more details kindly contact my email and looking forward to have a sweet and fun flatmate [email protected]

(My reply to the mssg thru my e-mail)
Hi Richard,
Thank you for ur mssg thru easyroommate.com. I saw ur ad and im interested to view ur room. When can we arrange for a viewing mate...? and to confirm u have listed the price for the room is $500 p/mnth. So it's including the utilities as well...?
Im a hotelier and i work at orchard, im looking for a peaceful and quiet place which is also easy access to my work place. So if ur place suite's me, im glad to move in. Are u local Richard? Im malaysian who works in spore for 4 years now. Please do contact me thru my mobile and v can arrange a time for viewing...my mobile is XXXXXXXX
Thanx once again.
Cheers
Nashvin

The scammers reply
Thanks for your mail and for your response. The apartment is ready for immediate move in and like Singapore but before i start telling you about it, it is only right that I let you know more about me being your potential flatmate so that you can know somethings about me.My Name is Richard Willem and I am a easygoing male . My Hobbies are swimming,reading and traveling. In fact, I have being to the United Kingdom,USA and also recently in spain .I also like hanging out with friends and associating with people but I have not had the opportunity to hang out with my friends as I have being busy with my studies and also as I am looking to have my masters very soon.. :) My Dad used to live her in this apartment with my Family but we later moved to London where he passed away and I am the only one in this apartment although my mother is still in London over seeing my late father's business.About my apartment, It is a three bedroom apartment and as I live in one room of the apartment, I have two rooms ready for move in. The apartment is located in Singapore and the rooms have the following amenities:

Internet connectivity.... (Broadband)
Heating and cooling system.
Electricity
Gas
Phone connectivity
Car Space, et..c

You will have free and unlimited access to all part of the apartment, the Kitchen, the living room and course except my room :)) and you can also have your own visitors. The rent for the room is 500 and this includes the utility bills(all included) and you will be required to pay a security deposit of 1500 . This security deposit will be refunded to you at the end of vour stay in my apartment Also its Negotiable .I hope it suits you well an d if you have anymore questions you can surely ask me, I would be glad to send you the pictures of my flat and also the tenement agreement so that we
can conclude and you can eventually move in.Regards

My reply to the scammer
Hi Richard...

Thank you for your reply mate...

Also thank you for the brief introduction bout yourself.

Well for me, i work on shifts. 3 rotating shifts. Morning, afternoon and nite shift and my off days will rotate in a week also. So most of the time during my off days, i will be home resting, doin my laundry and cleaning my stuffs. My hobbies, i will go to gym during my mrng shifts, after work usually and apart from that net surfing and of course watching movies and sleeping....hehe

By the way, how old are you Richard? Im 26yo. Are you local Richard?

Im fine with all what you have mentioned here it's just one thing, the security deposit which u have mentioned, $1500 is a bit a lot for me. Can we negotiate on it and make it as $1000, which will cover 1 month deposit and 1 month rental...?

Please do let me know, and im interested to move in to your place ASAP....

Thank you very much Richard.

(Again the scammer replied)
Thanks for your mail and the flat and rooms are still available and Like i said,my apartment has 3 rooms and a living room,so i use one room while two is for rent and if i finally get a renter for just a room,then the other room could be used as guest room..i have scanned the pictures of my apartment and you should find them below; the living room,bathroom and toilet that is in the rooms that I have for rent and would be for your private use and also pictures of the Kitchen where we deal with our stomach....!!!:).The rent for the apartment is 500 while you would also make a security deposit of 1000 i hope it suit you.This deposit would be refunded to you at the end of yourstay in the apartment if nothing is destroyed during your stay. there transport system is quiet very good as it is in a good location very close to train stations and bus stations as well such as Gas stations,very close to cinema and the commercial gallary and like you know its on a shopping area. no problem and the market is just a few walk from the house.. Before we proceed though,there are some conditions and rules and I would like us to decide on and it just requires your consent and after wards we can proceed with the contract and for you to reserve the room and to move in soon & before getting me this details i requested below i will like you to know all the appliance and the utility in my flat.






Furnished ,Phone jack, Linen supplied, Hardwood floor ,TV ,Air conditioning ,Carpet ,Closet ,Cable jack




Private bath Alarm system Washer/Dryer Balcony/Patio Internet Cable ready, Dishwasher, Doorman ,Gym, Yard ,Parking space Elevator, Pool, Private entrance




Intrustion you need to follow for the Contract.


1.You shall sign a document confirming that the room has been reserved for you.


2.You shall make your first month payment to me .....


3.You shall have to read the agreement contract which i shall send to you firstly as an attached mail before you make your payment.For the document to be prepared successfully,I would be needing the following details.


The Contract will be ready and looking forward to confirm you as my flatmate only if you provide this details


(1) Your move in and move out date;


(2) Your current address and also the address where you would like the keys to the apartment,the Original copy of the contract and also the receipt of payment sent to after confirmation of payment from my mother,which you shall sign and bring along with you when moving in finally as my room mate




(3) Your scanned ID passport for identification..






Apartment is located at 150 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058727



You can come and see the apartment and look around the environment.I am not around for now and would not be back for sometime...I am inLondon now on a internship project attached to a firm and I have being sent by my firm to supervise and would be back in may , 2010,. As soon as i have confirmed you as my flatmate with the contract details requested,my family lawyer will perpare the document which confirm you as my flatmate by the law of the contract. I would send you the Keys to the apartment by mail and also send the contract documents and receipt as well..I would scan to you my ID for identification.I I mean my passport , why i need your identification aswell , I hope you are a kind of flatmate i can trust as much as i can't see you at the moment but i believe you will alway keep your promise to me to be a nice and clean flatmate an be honest and also keep the flat tidy . i hope you quite understand me and everything?There is also a washer and dryer in the apartment for the laundry needs and also to the apartment has a car park....In fact,it has being allotted two car spaces.I wait to read from you soonest to continue the contract and further details about the documents towards having you as my room mate.Warmest regards,

(and my final reply to him before i search for him online)
Hi Richard,

I have read your mail and understood the instructions but was a bit shocked to know that ur not in spore and ur back in London.

Now i understand the full scenario that u would like to rent out the room in your apartment and you are away now and will be back in May. Ok, i trust you as well that all these are genuine. What is the name of the apartment, may be i can go and have a look at it from outside. Also i have viewed all th pics which u hve sent to me. The place looks clean and tidy and i like it as well mate.

So from where we should start now mate? What should i do now...?

Cheers
Nashvin

This was the last reply to him before i decided to search bout him before scanning my passport.....and thnak GOD i found out that he's a scammer....
by Crispy Duck Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:09 am
Welcome to scamwarners, nashvin :D

It's good to hear you found out about this scammer before losing money. :=)

If you received any emails from him, can you please post them & the headers from them - also any phone numbers you may have. That way, it gives others a chance to find your posting & you may well save them from being scammed.
by Laola Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:01 pm
Do you think it's a scam?

The phone number at the end is fake : http://www.419scam.org/419-phone-2009-08.htm
The email is strange : false <[email protected]>



Hello,


I am pleased to offer the master bedroom to let this 2 bedroom
unit or the whole unit situated in a secure gated development area
close to Farrer Park
MRT. to a well well mannered, and responsible person with sense of
humour who knows what to to in time without supervision who can also
look after the unit and payup the rent and the bills in time, as i
will not be living in the unit for the next 1 year due to my contract
oversea,

The property consists of two bedrooms with a gorgeous 5ft wide
double bed, fitted wardrobes, fully equipped kitchen with washing
machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, hob/oven, three bathroom ensuited
to each of the bedroom, with power shower cubicle, basin and W.C. A
reception room has modern decorations with two comfy leather sofas, coffee table, modern 42" lcd
TV.DVD. Hi Fi System and Sky Broadband and Wi Fi internet connection
with Built-in, 872 sqft / 81 sqm.

Location: CITY

SQUARE RESIDENCES Address, 10 KITCHENER LINK 207226 Singapore

City Square Residences stands tall to give you breathtaking views
with units facing the park, the city or the beautiful landscape
incorporating the pools and water features.
Most blocks are oriented
north-south, and with the soothing sight and sounds of water everywhere,
you’ll experience resort living right at home and right in the city.

City Square Residences stands as a soaring example of
well-integrated living, where everything you need is within your reach.
Shopping will no doubt become a way of life for the entire family at
City Square Residences, where over 700,000 sq ft of exciting shops,
restaurants and even a Cineplex beckon from right next door. A
hypermarket, specialty shops, boutiques, cafes, and shops dedicated to
beauty, health, travel and household needs are all easily within your
reach. Life will never be the same again with so many things to see and
do under one roof. With a location that puts everything you need within
easy reach, City Square Residences is the epitome of convenience and
city living.

City Square Residences is only a short 2-minute stroll away from
the Farrer Park MRT
Station and enables easy access to the city. City Square
Residences is accessible via the nearby Central Expressway (CTE) and East Coast Parkway (ECP). Commuting to the Central Business District
(CBD) and the Changi International Airport is convenient and easy.

About me:

I am a lively, fun, decent, tidy & clean,
lovable professional Civil Engineer working Construction company , I
like to be with fun loving people like myself and have some laugh with
friends, I sometimes share moment with glass of wine and talk about
happenings around the world. I am into music, movies and most especially
sport.

I consider myself as a social person as I love to go to cinema,
watch Tv sometimes and go partying with friends whenever am not working,
I also like to read novels, anything that has to do with the crime and
fiction types,


Facilities:

50M Lap Pool, Bubble Lounger, Jacuzzi, Pool Deck, Ring Fountain
Poll Playground, Kids waterway, Clubhouse, Gymnasium, Bowling Alley, Function
Room, GamesRoom, Karaoke Room, Steam Baths, Table Game Lounge, FItness
Stations, Teniss Court, BBQ Pits, Putting Green, Covered Car Park and ,
24-Hours Security Services

Price:Rent/month ($ 800.00) for the master room and ($1,500) for
the whole unit

Condition of Rent:

- The refundable

security deposit of $1000 will be required plus at least 2

months rent at the time of executing a contract.
.
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,

Elias
+447024044809
by Crispy Duck Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:44 pm
Welcome, Laola :)

Yes - it is a scam!
+447024044809
is a "redirect to anywhere" phone number (usually to a mobile in West Africa)

Could you please post the headers from this email? That way, we have a good chance of determining it's source but more than likely, it's West Africa.

If you don't know how to find headers, please tell us which mail program you use (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail . ..) & we can advise.
by vilz Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:58 pm
hi there...

I have also been scammed! I posted a "looking-for" ad on share-accommodation.sg and 2 people sent me emails with freaking good looking pictures of the apartments. first email is from [email protected] and the other from [email protected], suggesting units at 14 scotts road and kitchener road respectively. I was really interested in the unit that [email protected] offered, but i found him suspicious for several reasons:

1. 14 scotts road is actually Far East Plaza, a well-known shopping mall in Singapore. I thought it's strange that he refered to his unit as 14 Scotts Road and not state that it's on top of Far East Plaza. I mean, if he's not local, he wouldn't have known it's Far East Plaza or how famous it is...
2. He's supposed to be a masters student studying in the UK but he makes small errors in his emails, like not leaving a space after fullstops and commas and also irregular capitalizations of alphabets. That's fine if you say that it's internet lingo, but in the email he makes such significant effort to make an impression i thought that such errors are really out of line. So i concluded that he's actually quite lowly educated but took great pains to word the email.
3. I asked to view the unit and he sent me an email repeating what he has mentioned in the previous email. (is he retarded?)
4. The rent is ridiculously cheap. He obviously doesn't know much about the real estate market here.
5. He's asking for payment before MAILING me the keys. (hello?)
6. In the email he seemed reeeaaaallly concerned about letting me know more about him, as if he's concerned about having people to get along with, but he makes no effort whatsoever to find out about me, and really eager to rent out the unit.
7. There are also inconsistencies in the way he calls himself. From his email his name seems to be a female chinese name, "Tan Tong Nee", but in the email he calls himself Tan Ne, and repeatedly signed off as "Tan", which is a family name. Chinese people around 20-30 years old simply don't call themselves by their family names. So he's either not chinese and doesn't know very much about chinese people, or he's a weirdo.

yup and thus i trusted my female instincts and searched him up before making any deals, and struck bingo when i found the exact same emails posted on this forum from the same email address using different names...

Pass this on people!

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