by Michelle
Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:29 am
*****
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 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.
From: Richard Weeks <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Chelsea apt
To: Michelle Banks
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 11:34 AM
Thanks for your interest in my apartment. The apartment is available for long term and short term the building is in a great location situated in the quiet
and safe area and offers secure access. internet, cable, laundry in-suite, storage facilities, heat, water, electric and parking is included in the rent and
pet are allowed..
I tried to look for an agent that I could give the document & the keys before I left for Utah for my UNICEF program but could not find any as a matter of
urgency. And I don't want home misused in my absence that is why I took the keys and documents along with me. So I hope you will promise me to take very
good care of the apartment always.
Included in Rent:
- Cable Television
- Electricity
- Heat
- Internet Access
- Parking
- Water/Sewer
- Gas
- Phone line
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED, FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW RENTAL APPLICATION DETAILS
Full name:
Profession:
Phone:
Marital status:
Kids: (Yes/No), How many:
Full address:
Reason for leaving?
Your current rent:
When do you intend moving in?
How many people would be living here?
How long do you intend staying?
*PETS*
Name of pet:
Kind of pet:
HABITS
Do you smoke?
Do you drink?
REFERENCES
Reference:
Ph#:
I ____________________CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements
contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any
rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.
Landing 22'1 "x 5'10" (6 .. 73m x 1.78m)
Reception room 17'0 "x 16'0" (5.18m x 4.88m)
Kitchen 13'0 "x 11'0" (3.96M x 3.35 m)
Bedroom 12'10 "x 10'5" (91M x 3.18M)
Bathroom 6'10 "x 5'10" (2.08m x 1.78m)
WC 5'0 "x 2'10" (1,52 m x 0,86 m).
I want you to make sure the present address is not mistaken because that's where the keys and documents will be ship to. The contents of the shipment you
will be expecting are;
1. Plunks of keys to the property.
2. Documents containing the lease agreement and property description , including the property address.
3. Rent receipts and damage deposit receipts.
4. The pictures of interiors and my family, I took before leaving the place.
I want you to email me once you fill the rent application form so that the package containing the keys and other documents can be ship by secure courier
service once the deposit payment is paid.
I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Regards.
The Family
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 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.
