by Con Warner
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:02 am
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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: Audrey Herold <[email protected]>
Subject: Room in Paris
To: Con Warner
Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 11:11
Hello,
Thanks so so much for the signifying your interest in my vacant room in Paris which is still available, i so much appreciate it and i'll be able to give your more details about the flat.My name is Audrey Herold,26yrs female working as a facilitator i like traveling, going out non smoker, ..... Looking for someone independent, friendly, open minded. I have 2 huge room to rent, the rooms are fully furnished, all the bill are included, gas, electricity, water, telephone, Internet wireless.
The apartment is located at 13,rue Auber 75009 Paris.the room is available from now so once we have get things sorted out i can reserve for you till when moving. each room has a very bid bed that can sleep two people with a television connected to cable,a small refrigerator apart from a big freezer in the kitchen a private bathroom with toilet drawer,however the apartment itself has the following for your benefit:a big living room fully furnished with a television connected to cable,internet facility available.apartment located on the ground floor. Comprising fitted kitchen with appliances, lounge with feature fireplace, double bedrooms with fitted cupboards and brand new fully tiled bathroom with bath and shower. Gas central heating.. Stripped wood floors & tiled floor surfaces throughout..... Rent to include all bills. Situated close to an excellent selection of shops, bars and restaurants in Paris.The rent is €500 and €600. for the refundable security deposit.
I've attached to the mail some pictures of the flat and i hope that you will love it?.thanks while waiting to read from you.
Regards,
Audrey
PS.we can chat via skype if you have the time and my ID is lifebeautil1
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.
