by Michelle
Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:23 pm
From: Tim Browler <[email protected]>
Subject: €600 / 1br - 75m2 - Traum wohnung 2 zimmer in Vienna
Hello,
The apartment is available, is located in a quiet area, has all the facilities and services: TV, air conditioning, high speed internet, pets allowed.
The monthly rent has the charges included.
I bought this apartment for my eldest daughter during her studies, but is now back home permanently in Oxford, UK, so I'm trying to rent it.
We will not use it for a long time, so you can rent for as long as you want.
I would like to know more about you.
Some questions:
How many people will stay in the apartment?
and how long do you want to stay?
Do you have an employment contract?
Do you have a pet?
Thank you, Tim
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.
