by Michelle
Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:33 am
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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.
To: Michelle Banks
From: Donald Gray <[email protected]>
Date: 03/09/2011 09:32PM
Subject: Re: $1400 / 2br - 2BED/1BATH FOR RENT (palo alto)
The house is still available and it is fully furnished.The monthly
rent is $1400 utilities included,The rent includes all utilities such
as : - all furnishings - linens- tableware- cooking utensils-
water-heat-internet- basic cable TV etc Options and extras:-
off-street parking/ garage (2 cars) electricity- phone- digital or HD
TV.Why i am giving out the house for rent is because i recently got a
transfer to West Africa for Global and Marketing research and i would
be there for 2 years. This is a very big task but I have to do it, all
the documents to the property and keys are in safe hand here with me.
we are looking for a responsible person that can take a very good care
of it for us, as we are not after the money for the rent but want it
to be clean all the time and the possible tenant will see the house as
his or her own.
Below is the house address.Ready for immediate move-in!You can drive
down there to take a look at it...i will be willing to rent my house
out for the maximum of 2 years and below.I personally had wanted to
sell the house earlier on.But after long time deliberation and
thinking,i finally decided on renting out the house,because it was
initially to be sold.But I really want you to take good care of the
house as if it were your own home.
I will be online through out to get back to you as soon as you are
able to get back to me. I would want to know how soon you would want
to move in.
HOUSE ADDRESS
306A Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301,USA.
Because due to my present location. Is not possible for you to view
the interior of the place when i have the keys and the document with
me here in Africa..I am looking forward to hear from you ASAP so i
will like you to go ahead and fill out the rent application form so
that we can proceed further and discuss on how to get the the keys
and papers sent to you via Dhl or ups e.t.c, also are you ready to
rent it now or when?.So here is the Rent Application Form Below..
Here is the application to fill out for your grant.
Your First Name?..................
Last Name?........................
Current Home Address?......................
Occupation?...................
Any Pets?......................... ........
Do you have a car?........................
Reference?.................... .......................
Hobbies?...................... ..........
Nationality?.................. .................
Move in Date?......................... .
Move out Date?......................... ..
How many Month do you which to pay upfront ?....................
Pets allowed.
I will use the information above to prepare the rental agreement rent
receipts and other documents. Make sure the correct information is
type.Do reply with your both cell & home number i am going to call you
if your application form has been accepted or call me after filling
the rental application form. A package containing the house documents,
property address with full description. Including the direction to the
place and keys will be ship to you once you both agreed with the term
and condition. Call me once you fill out the application form.Here is
my contact number: +234097816484 ....i will be
expecting your call to know how serious you are in renting my house.
Thanks & God Bless
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.
