by Michelle
Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:22 am
Da: Mandy Schwarz <[email protected]>
Hello,
I just read your e-mail regarding my apartment.
My name is Mandy Schwarz, I am 31 years old and I'm working as an architect in Zagreb, Croatia.
I bought this apartment for my work, but now i`m back at home permanently, so I'm renting it out.
I will not use the place anymore, so you can rent it even for a long term.
The minimum period is 2 months and maximum period is 10 years.
The flat is fully furnished and renovated and equipped with air conditioning, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, LCD TV, etc.
You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. If you decide to use yours, you can store my furniture in the large basement cellar.
Also, very important, the utilities (water, electricity,Internet, digital TV,) are included in the rent of 500,00 EUR
If you are interested in renting my apartment, please email me back.
Friendly greetings from Croatia!
Mandy Schwarz
Da: Mandy Schwarz <[email protected]>
Hello again,
You seem to be a very nice person and I can assure that will be a pleasure for you to stay in my apartment.
The flat is fully furnished and renovated.
Like I have informed you before, the price that you shall have to pay for one month of rent is 500 EUR
The utilities (water, electricity,Internet, digital TV,) are included in the rent costs.
The kaution is 500 EUR and you will get it back when you will move out (I will need a 30 days notice).
I will not have a problem if you want to keep a pet in the house, as long as nothing is damaged.
Unfortunately, my health and ongoing treatment don't allow me to do any traveling for the next few months, so I will not be able to come and meet with you personally for a while.
However, this won't affect the rental at all.
I will make the arrangements with a real estate agency.
The name of the real estate agency is Airbnb, they will do all necessary documents, send you the keys, the rent contract and manage the monthly rents.
I wait your email to explain you the procedure step by step.
Friendly greetings from Croatia!
Mandy Schwarz
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.
