by Michelle
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:55 am
From: Amber Walker <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Very Interested on the 47 Hindmarsh, Adelaide, SA 5000 Apartment
The package was left in their custody (as you can see from the tracking number, VTE7492842744929 , you can check the status on their website www.vitranexpress-logistic.com )and fees paid by me for the delivery, they are awaiting the security deposit from your behalf.After you have confirmed the security deposit, the package will be on your way (it will be delivered in 3 days , to the provided address).
After you have inspected the premises , you will have to decide:
- if you like the apartment( You will have to notify them of your decision to sign the lease and they will release the funds to me.)
- if you don't like the apartment(You will have to notify them of your decision, and they will refund your deposit and return the package to me)
I have attached some documents to this email.
I will await your reply, please keep me posted.
Regards,
Amber
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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 Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment 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.
