Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:24 am
Angela Kaiser <[email protected]>:
Hola soy Angela, yo soy alemana. El apartamento situado en Calle Marroc 62 todavía está disponible. Como se puede ver está en excelentes condiciones, muy limpio y bien cuidado.Es la primera vez que estoy alquilando este apartamento.
El alquiler es de € 500 incluyendo los gastos.
Espero su respuesta, muchas gracias por su atención.
Saludos
Angela Kaiser


Pd: prefiero contestar en inglés porque mi espanol no es muy bueno


Angela Kaiser <[email protected]>

Thank you for your prompt answer. I'm in Dusseldorf now due to my job, the company I work for has projects all around the world so most of my time I'm traveling.
The apartment is free now, you will only have to receive the keys to check it and see if you like it. In order of that, I've found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast so you will receive the keys in less than 3 days. The solution I've chosen is provided by a company called HFR Estates (www.hfr-estates.com), so they will take care both the delivery and payment issues.


Regarding the monthly payments I want to receive them into my personal bank account, so I hope it will be no problem.


I would like to know more details about you. This just to know us better, it is very important for me to know who will live in my apartment because I want a good person.
I think you can understand me.. and finally I request money for 1 month of rent + 1 month warranty. Also, let me know the length of the contract.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely
Angela Kaiser


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.
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