Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:34 pm
From: Anna Kosmala <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Sun, Oct 10, 2010 6:40 pm
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Spaciously Furnished, Two Bedroom apartment in Sydney" Ad on Gumtree

Good to read from you on your interest on my apartment, which i am leasing out for rent

The apartment is still very much available for rent. Just to give you a little low down about the apartment and myself. I am a Swedish citizen, i inherited the flat from my late father, as being is his child. He was actually residing there only, until his death. Which is why i am offering the flat for lease. I am residing here in Madrid, Spain with my fiance. Who i am about getting married to in less than two months, and presently at the Hospital Universitario La Paz here in Madrid .

The flat is up for a total of 1000AUD Per Month. Which i also think is fair enough considering the location. I just need someone with an open heart, love and clean to occupy the apartment and put all my worries off concerning the maintenance of the apartment for now.

The flat comprises of two bedroom. Excellent condition inside. Good sized lounge, with a sofa, DVD player, stereo, and washing machine. Can sleep a max of 4, and ideal for family, couple and friends. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils

Just to let you know, the keys are right here with me. But there wouldn't be any problem with that. As it can be posted to you, after all necessary agreement has be reached and signed into lease. Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really an issue here , but your absolute maintenance of the apartment, because it is good to keep the property in good condition, just for the memories of my father. Who committed so much putting those facilities in place, so i wouldn't want an violation of my property if finally rented by you.

The Apartment is situated at 197 Castlereagh Street, Unit 501, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Allocated car parking space, with access to elevator. As for the utilities, there are no outstanding bills. So you be paying the bills and starting the lease with a clean slate. The minimum lease term is 2 months, and a maximum of 2 years with a possibility of extension.

Kind Regards,
Anna

From: Anna Kosmala <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Tue, Oct 12, 2010 8:51 am
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Spaciously Furnished, Two Bedroom apartment in Sydney" Ad on Gumtree

Hello,

Thanks so much for your warm response.

Actually, i can understand your point regarding the viewing of the flat and meeting. But unfortunately, that would not be possible for now. As i am so much committed to my work and our wedding preparation for now. And there is no one over there with the keys, as i have all the keys here with me, like i told you earlier.

I would suggest for now, you visit the building and neighborhood to determine your interest . So as to have an idea of the living situation around there. As i do know your worries and reservations at this point. Though you can understand, i was suppose to lock up the flat since there was no one presently occupying the flat after the death of my Father. And moreover, i never had any intention of renting out the flat. It was my fiance who recently advise i should lease out the flat. Just for someone to occupy the place, and take up the maintenance. And often send me feed backs regarding the state of the flat, just to put off my worries.

Let me know what to you feel. So we could start up with the renting process, if you are still keen taking up the lease. As for the keys, like i said earlier. I am willing to post that to you as soon as we both reach a mutual agreement.

Cheers,
Anna

From: Anna Kosmala <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:34 pm
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Spaciously Furnished, Two Bedroom apartment in Sydney" Ad on Gumtree

Hi,

So good to read from you again. I just read through your email. In respect to the lease agreement. First you have to comply with the application process..

Kindly Print out the attached application form and fill in the necessary details to the best of your knowledge, with a scan copy of your photo(passport size or personal photograph). Just to put a face to your name. And also keep some files in case all this finally goes through. Indicate as well, on the form. How long you intend to lease the flat and your desire move in date. This is all i require for now. I will get back to you as soon as possible with further instructions at my convenient time, if i am satisfied with your application.

And Like i said, my main primary concern is the up keep of the flat, and not all about paying the rent. As i would also require, some update photographers of the property at your most convenient time.

Regards
Anna

This person asks 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 payment to a friend or family member.

Sounds safe. It's not!

At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union and they will send the keys through a courier company.

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.

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 by Western Union 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.

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