by Michelle
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:02 am
Merchantworld logistics
<[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Madam
Due to the urgency of the clearance,You are required to pay through Western Union transfer for fast and easy confirmation of your payment and we have a limited time to clear your package from the Philippines customs,
Payment Details as follows
Name : Maryjane .B. Rio
City....Manila
Country....Philippines
Amount :$420 USD
As soon as payment is made, you are to scan and send a copy of the payment receipt as given to you by the WESTERN UNION officials or simply provide us with the sender’s information below:
(1) SENDERS FULL NAME(S):
(2) SENDERS ADDRESS:
(3) REFERENCE NUMBER (Money Transfer Control Number):
(4) AMOUNT SENT:
Thank you for using Merchant world logistics services, we are glad to be at your service, and your package will be delivered to your destination address as soon as we confirm your payment.
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.
