by mikefesta
Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:57 pm
Trying to get prospective renters to send $$ via Western Union in order to obtain keys to apartment for viewing while referencing Rental.com. Here is the email exchange:
Welcome to REALTOR.com - Invoice ID: #KMM12907183I15977L0HG
REALTOR.com Customer Care <[email protected]>
IMPORTANT NOTE: The "Invoice attached appears to come from Rental.com BUT IT DOES NOT! They want you to wire money to a personal "consultant" and say it's your "relative or friend" to save money on the Western Union fees. The alleged landlord is "Beatrice Costa" and the scammer is "David Hines"
Needless to say, we will not be wiring the money, and based on your advice, we won't reply at all!!!
Welcome to REALTOR.com - Invoice ID: #KMM12907183I15977L0HG
REALTOR.com Customer Care <[email protected]>
Dear Customer,
We contact you in regard to the property you want to rent 48 Boylston Street #14, Boston , MA 02116 United States. We have issued and released the invoice for this transaction. Feel free to check the attachement of this email to get more details. On the invoice you will find all the terms and conditions of the transaction, such as the property address, the rent terms, delivery, payment terms, etc.
If you still have anymore questions, don't hesitate to contact us by sending a reply to this email.
Sincerely,
David Hines
Customer Care Representative
Dear Customer,
No, Is a mistake, the apartment is located on 40 Boylston Street. We apologize ! Please let us know once you have done the payment !
Sincerely,
David Hines
Customer Care Representative
REALTOR.com Customer Care
Dear Customer,
We apologize for mistakes ! We have attached the contract and we will expecting your answer today with transfer information to continue the rental process !
Sincerely,
David Hines
Customer Care Representative
REALTOR.com Customer Care
IMPORTANT NOTE: The "Invoice attached appears to come from Rental.com BUT IT DOES NOT! They want you to wire money to a personal "consultant" and say it's your "relative or friend" to save money on the Western Union fees. The alleged landlord is "Beatrice Costa" and the scammer is "David Hines"
Needless to say, we will not be wiring the money, and based on your advice, we won't reply at all!!!
Last edited by AlanJones on Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:02 am, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Added quotes for clarity and removed personal details
