by Con Warner
Tue May 31, 2011 4:18 am
From: Anthony Baker <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, May 31, 2011 at 11:11
Subject: $5500 Looking for accomodation near or in central (central)
To: Con Warner
Hello,
I have a suitable and well furnished apartment for rent in a
conducive neighborhood in HK.
The apartment is well furnished and equipped with all the necessary
facilities.Apartment is in excellent condition,very clean and newly renovated.
The apartment is available for short and long term lease.
Internet is readily available and accessible
The rent is $5500/month with bills included.
See the attached pictures.
Get back to me if you are interested.
Regards.
Anthony
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.
