Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:06 pm
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 03:06:05 +0300
Subject: Two bedroom flat gumtree $235pw,bills included
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle

Hello,
My name is Dilya Kudratova and I am from Russia and the flat is still available for rent. I had an aunt in Australia and after her death she left me her apartment from Adelaide a few years ago.
I love dogs so you don t have to worry about that! The flat was redecorated last year and the flat is looking very nice and clean. The property has a fully furnished kitchen,clean and well tidy sitting rooms,laundry room,and fully furnished with home utilities like: electric shower, Lounge,Vacuum Cleaner,Toaster, Owen and microwave, dryer, iron, washing machine , refrigerator , dishwasher, power shower, heater, cable ready,TV set and DVD player,Internet connection, equipped kitchen and everything a house needs. I m interested in finding someone clean who can take care of this house more then getting money from renting it if you know what I mean.
Till last month the apartment was rented by some students from Thailand and now they left and the apartment is available again for rent. The price I want is $235pw,$940 per month,bills included and I am intrested in a long term agreement,minimum 6 month!
If you are decided to view the flat and have the money I could come in the next few days to show you the apartment and maybe sign the tenancy agreement if you like my flat(I am sure you will love it) but first I have to be sure you really do need a place to live because two weeks ago a person from Adelaide told me he is really interested and he asked me to go to Adelaide to meet him and sign the tenancy agreement and when I arrived there no person showed up to rent my place and I lost time and money for nothing. Please accept my apologises if I am rude but I hope you will understand me!
I will wait for your e-mail,Dilya Kudratova


Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:38:05 +0300
Subject: Re: Two bedroom flat gumtree $235pw,bills included
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle

Hello,
I am very sorry for my late reply but I had some medical problems! I will attach some pictures of the flat,floor plan and also a model of the rental contract! The flat is located on 12/388 Carrington Street Adelaide Sa 5000, but I can`t give you the exactly address because there`s no one living out there and I`m afraid of thief's and I do apologies for this but I hope you understand me because I`m in Russia right now! The property benefits from access to beautifully maintained communal gardens and comprises reception room, kitchen with washing machine/tumble dryer, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom, second bedroom with fitted wardrobe and bathroom.
In the kitchen there is a dishwasher and also a Big fridge freezer! In the price of $940 per month the internet broadband,gas and electricity are also included in this price! I am intrested in a minimum six month agreement and I request one month advance rent payment plus one month refundable deposit,bond ($940) wich you will get it back at the end of the contract.
Regarding the plummets and all that kind of stuff I can tell you that the flat was recently renovated and all electrical part and plummets are new so that won`t be necessary any repairs anyway I have a person who can manage this starting from August.
We can sign the rental contract starting from next weekend but I need to be sure that you have serious intentions in renting the flat that`s why I attach here a model of the rental contract and also we can discuss the terms when we will meet!
If you are decided to view the flat let me know because there is another person interested in reserving it and its fair to let him know too!
Regards,Dilya Kudratova


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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by Catalina Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:29 am
Hi, I am in contact whith these thiefs, this person sent me the same emails, it was a simple copy-paste, but i have recived more email because I am in continue contact with them, for them I am very serious with this business... In the last one I ask for any proof of her... we need to do something in order to stop this kind of fraud... if you have any idea pls let me know...
ps. she attached pictures from the "apartment", and ask me for information about me in a format called tenancy and I am worry about that because it had all my information, I dont know if this people can do something with it... what do you think? in this moment i feel like an idiot with all of these...

Thank you for show this information to future victims... I almost lost my money...
by David Jansen Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:50 pm
Welcome here Catalina.

I'm sorry you fell for this scam at first, but i'm glad you didn't loose any money.

Three years ago the founders of this forum board had thesame thought as you, we need to do something against internet fraud. (and help victims) Education is our best weapon against scammers. The more people know about the various scams, the better. If you happen to receive some other scams in your mailbox, then you could help us and post them here.

Being a victim doesn't mean you stand alone. We're here to help you.

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