by Con Warner
Thu May 26, 2011 7:42 am
The scammer claims to be "Harold R. Pascua" From "Bill's Engineering".
He is not who he claims to be. He has taken on the identity of an innocent person.
This scam is by SMS only. Please read further to see the text used.
This person asks 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 either to him, a lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
He is not who he claims to be. He has taken on the identity of an innocent person.
$750 / 2br - Welcome home to this modern spin on a Carroll Gardens classic. (Carroll Gardens)
Date: 2011-05-24, 10:20AM EDT
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
Pls SMS/TEXT 347) 687-0495 for more renting information. NO call or email pls SMS/TEXT ONLY. Quote apartment address in your sms enquiry.
With two bedrooms and one and a half baths, this inviting co-op floor-through has a private terrace and has been tastefully renovated throughout. The spacious and bright living/dining area features exposed brick walls, a working wood burning fireplace and best of all, opens to a large, west-facing private terrace perfect for dining al fresco and enjoying sunsets.
512 Henry Street
This scam is by SMS only. Please read further to see the text used.
This person asks 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 either to him, a lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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: 3476870495
I own the apartment going for $750 ,Im a principal engineer with Bills Eng. Inc. Honolulu Hawaii. I will come to NY, show you the apartment/sign a lease
From: 3476870495
To be sure you have 2 months rent and security before I can come down to NY, look for a friend or family member and send him the 2 months and security via western union money transfer. After that scan and send me the receipt by email attachment so that i can log on to http://www.westernunion.com to track and confirm
