by Con Warner
Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:02 pm
From: Sherry cole <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Subject: How serious are you
To: Con Warner
Hello
This apartment is located in the heart of one of Paris' most fashionable districts, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 2 min away from the famous Hotel Lutetia and the « Bon Marché », arguably Paris's most well-known department store. It has just been completely renovated. All the equipment is new, including a high-end king size bed. This charming apartment is within walking distance of the river Seine, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame Cathedral and the delightful boutique shops and designers' studios on the Left Bank.The street itself is quiet and the next street rue du Cherche midi, very animated. You will appreciate the authentic old Paris atmosphere with typical cafés and terraces, wine shops and a well-known organic open-air market, a few meters away on bd Raspail.
i will like you to please let me know the following so i can know you better then i could give you better information about the place...this is the address of the place..6th Arrondissement St Germain
NAME
ADDRESS
AGE
SEX
COUNTRY
STATE
PHONE NUMBER
OCCUPATION
MARITAL STATUS
I will also like to see a copy of any form of identification from you, please do understand that it is for security reasons..
So do get back to me so i could let you in on better details about the place..
Till then
Thanks
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
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 payment to 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.
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.
