by Michelle
Thu Mar 02, 2017 6:18 am
From: Sandra Schmid <[email protected]>
Hello,
Good day and thanks for the response. the apartment is still free and
you can start to rent as soon as possible but sorry viewing the flat
will not be possible for now because i have
left the country already and i have the flat keys here with me, I just
relocated here in England due to my new job and that is the main
reason I am renting out the flat but I can only send you some of the
flat pictures to see and have an idea of the flat. I will be waiting
to hear from you soon. Where are you now and what date do you intend
to start renting and move into the flat?
we can discuss better on whatsapp
Whatsapp: +447466975700
Sandra
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.
