by Con Warner
Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:23 am
This scammer claims to be in the UK but his IP address is 82.128.25.39 which resolves to Lagos, Nigeria!
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram 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 or MoneyGram 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 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: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Mt Victoria Tidy 2Bdrms Cottage In Quiet End Of Elizabeth Street" Ad on Gumtree
Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2011 16:25:21 +0000
Hi
Thank you for the inquiries about my 2 bedrooms Cottage for rent in Elizabeth street and sorry for the late response it was due to my busy schedule,i will like to briefly introduce myself to you, My name is Pastor Stan Komen,a citizen of the united state of America,i bought this house when i came to Wellington. I lost my wife as a result of Breast Cancer and ever since her death i open a campaign in conjunction with her sister Nancy. "The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation which is now called Suzan G Komen for the cure" in her memory so that we can assist those that are victims and eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.There are severely Multinational companies that have shown interest in it and they've been of good support to the organization. The program is taking place in different major countries in which are united states,Canada,Sweden,New Zealand,Holland, Singapore,United Kingdom and some countries in Africa. I do travel to different countries in the world and work in conjunction with UNICEF but presently i'm in the United Kingdom on a campaign program.I will like you to put this organization in your prayers because there are a lot of people suffering with this deadly disease all over the world and you can know more about our organization here: http://ww5.komen.org. Below are my house information.
Weekly Rent including utilities:$220
Two Weeks Bond Deposit Required:$440
Property Address: 132 Elizabeth St, Mt Victoria 6011, New Zealand
Very tidy two bedroom cottage in quiet end of Elizabeth Street.Close to schools, town belt,and city.Private sunny courtyard at back.Dining area and open plan living.Walking distance to Courtney Place.New insulation and heat pump. heater in bathroom, heated towel rail .Fully furnished with nice couch, TV and DVD,Air Conditioners,internet Cable,Ceiling fans,Dishwasher,Garbage disposal,Microwave,security alarm,gas stove,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer,On street Parking available.A month rent and a two weeks bond deposit is required to rent my house and utilities are included in the rent,please note that i'm not after the weekly rent price because such properties at that area cost's more but i just need someone or family who can take absolute care of my property,it is available for rent for either short or long term and i have all my furniture's are packed inside the storage room so you can make use of them if you wish.You can drive by my home to view it from the exterior and check out the surrounding and location at your earliest convenient,meanwhile i have attached some pictures of my home both from the interior and exterior so you can have an idea of what it looks like.Note that the keys and documents of my home will be sent to you upon approved of your application so you can move in.If still interested in renting my house,i want you to get back to me requesting for an application form for proceedings.
Thanks and remain blessed..
Pastor Stan Komen
You can contact me on my UK Mobile +447024037913
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram 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 or MoneyGram 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 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.
