Rental Scam - [email protected]

From: James Pickard <[email protected]>


Hello,

Thanks for your inquiries. This furnished one bedroom apartment cost 450euros per month (can keep 4 guests)! Balcony! Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, Microwave, fridge, oven, very close to city center you will find everything you need in this area. All cost for this apartment are included in the rent: Electricity, Gas, Water, Heating, Air conditioning, Internet with wiFi + cable TV 180 programs. Extra you have a paid Parking place. additional cost 500euros for security deposit payment which is refundable at the end of your lease.

However, I left for London, England due to a Project Manager position within a British company for 1-2 years term period. this is why i decided to rent out the unit. as a matter of fact the unit is locked up at the moment and i have the keys with me, but i will urge you to please drive by the house address and take a look at it from outside and the beautiful environment and get back to me if you really like the neighborhood, attached are the interior pictures for you to have an idea how the inside looks like.

The apartment is located at (Rua Maria Pia 476, 1350-157 Lisbon, Portugal) situated on the 2nd floor of the building, You can also register with my address.

Before any reservation, can you tell me little expression about yourself,

Where are you from and also where are you presently?
Present occupation?
what is your gender?
How old are you?
what is your experience in renting an apartment?
How many proposed occupants?
Are you paying the rent yourself?
How many month's rent can you pay before moving in?
Did you have car?
Mobile Number #?
Best time to call you?
Pictures of the occupant if available?

I will be waiting for your good response soon so that i can explain to you more on how to reserved the flat. you can simply reach me on my phone number below for further discussion on the apartment.

Thanks and have a Great day!
James Pickard
Project Manager (J Breheny Contractors Ltd)
Ph: +44 (794) 922 4615
http://www.breheny.co.uk/

From: James Pickard <[email protected]>

Thanks for the reply and also for the introduction of your self.

A little more about me:
My name is James Pickard, I am 30 years old British / Portuguese, I was born in London but i also live in the United States Missouri for few years, I am married with one daughter, am nice, faithful, loyal, honest, caring, open minded, I work with (J Breheny Contractors Ltd)

I am renting out the apartment to you directly because i am tired of using agents, the agent inflates the price and it takes longer to rent out and also his not competent enough to handle the welfare of my property. because of this reason and more i had took the keys and document along with me here.

For you to reserved the apartment, we will both sign a rental agreement which will be prepared by my lawyer because this will stand as guarantee for both of us. After that i will shipped the keys to your address via DHL courier service which will arrived (1-2 days delivery) After the payment of your sated three month's rent and the security deposit has been confirmed by bank wire transfer or Cash via MoneyGram payment system inc.

Fill out the below information in order to proceed with the rental agreement?

Your full name:
Your full address:
Nationality:
Passport id:
Phone number:
Date of birth:
Move in date and out:
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:

Please, reconfirm your delivery address with care as this will be used for the shipping processing of the keys and house documentations after we must have concluded the tenancy rental agreement contract. If i didn't response to your call that means i am busy at work.

Thanks again for your time and look forward to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely
James Pickard
Project Manager (J Breheny Contractors Ltd)
Ph: +44 (794) 922 4615
http://www.breheny.co.uk/

This Scammer will arrange to send you an Invoice -- Make no mistake, the Invoice will be fake !
If you are reading this because you have received such an invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.

From: James Pickard < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: €450 / 1br - Luxury furnished 1 bedroom /1 bathroom Apartment (Lisbon)

Hello,

Thank you for your interest and inquiries. The apartment is still very much available for move right now and i am renting it out for both short and long term period of time depending on how long lease you are willing to sign.

The Apartment features: Hardwood floor, couch, air conditioning, dining area, Kitchen equipment including stainless steel appliances such as cooker, refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, room has queen size bed, large closet, blinds, toilets tub and attached bathroom. many amenities and bus stops within walking distance of the property.

The rent is 450.00€/month Plus 500.00€ refundable deposit ( Electricity, Gas, Water, WiFi + cable TV 180 programs are included in the rent )

However, I am presently in Edinburgh on Research Methodology. The Apartment is locked up at the moment and i have the keys with me but there is self viewing for the Apartment so i would like you to please drive by the house address and take a look at the building with the beautiful environment and get back to me if you are willing to proceed further.

Property address: ( Rua Maria Pia 476, 1350-157 Lisbon, Portugal ), I have also attached to this email few pictures of the property for you to have an idea of how the inside of my Apartment looks like.

Before any reservation, can you tell me little expression about yourself,

Where are you from and also where are you presently?
Present occupation?
what is your gender and How old are you?
what is your experience in renting an apartment?
How many proposed occupants?
Are you paying the rent yourself?
How many month rent can you pay before moving in?
Did you have car?
Mobile Number #?
Best time to call you?
Pictures of the occupant if available?

I will be waiting for your response Asap in order to proceed further. You can simply Call / Text me at my phone number below for further discussion on the property.

Thanks and have a Great day!
James Pickard
Research Manager (J Breheny Contractors Ltd)
Ph: +44 (753) 719 7023
http://www.breheny.co.uk/

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.