by Michelle
Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:44 am
DERBY-HOME.COM
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.
Created on 2016-03-22 - Expires on 2017-03-22 - Updated on 2016-03-22
From: Derby Home <[email protected]>
The address of the apartment: Theatinerstraße 42, 80333 München
The apartment is on the second floor and there is a lift.
We do need a deposit befoe we can arrange a viewing since the property is abroad, however the amount is fully refundable in case you decide not to rent the apartment. We will even refund any transfer fees you may have incurred.
We can send you a Letter of Guarantee signed by the manager if you like.
Sincerely,
Charles Dixon Senior Lettings Adviser
Derby Home Ltd.
a: 125 Fairfield Road, Derby, DE24 8HG
w: http://www.derby-home.com
e: [email protected]
t: +44 203 289 5479
From: Derby Home <[email protected]
Thank you for choosing Derby Home!
We have confirmed with Mr. Jefferson that the property is still available.
The next step is to reserve the apartment and arrange a viewing.
Please follow the instructions below and transfer the deposit to our agent.
You will then view the property, and sign the contract if you are satisfied.
The deposit is 100% refundable if you change your mind after the viewing.
Landlord:
First name Mark
Last name Jefferson
Address 193 Waltham Way
City/State London
Postal Code E4 8AG
Country United Kingdom
Rent / Month € 350
Deposit € 450
Contract Period Unlimited
Termination Notice 30 Days
Utilities Included
Pets Allowed
Transaction Details:
Invoice ID: S00936482
Insured Value Amount: € 800
Payment Details
The deposit must be transferred using the Western Union service.
All you need is your passport and the name & address of our agent, which
you can find below. No bank account required.
1. Click Here for a list of Western Union offices in your area.
2. Transfer the € 800, in cash, from the Western Union office, to our agent:
Derby Home Agent Details:
First name Christian
Last name Lowe
Address 12 Matheson Road
City/State London
Postal Code W14 8SW
Country United Kingdom
3. After the deposit has been transferred, please send us a copy of the Western Union
receipt or just reply to this email with the following details:
10 digit MTCN number
Sender's name
Sender's country
Exact amount in British Pounds
Please include you preferred date and time for inspecting the property.
We have attached the employee ID of the agent assigned for this transaction.
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.