Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:10 am
From: [email protected]
Subject: Room on Share-Accomodation
To: Con Warner

Hey,
Your Listing was on http://www.share-accommodation.net that you need a room, I'm seeking for neat, decent, responsible and easygoing Individual to occupy the remaining vacant rooms.The Flat is a 3 Bedroom apartment, I'm occupying one of the rooms, now I'm seeking for neat, decent, responsible and easygoing Individual to occupy the remaining vacant rooms.I'm very laid back and easy going with a warm sense of humor and fun loving. I love to laugh and make people laugh. I'm extremely easy to get on with. I love to cook, read, listen to music (I like everything), and cinema (I do it all year round).

I have attach the pictures of the vacant rooms ,the general sitting room and Bathrooms for you to see and the Flat in located at 33 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
By the way, My name is Nicole Butts,Female 28yrs, I am a cool person you could share apartment with and I know you will really enjoy your stay together with me in the apartment and the total package for the room
Rent: $640 per Month which includes all Utilities bills.
Security Deposit: $600 (Refundable)
Total package :$1240

Rent include: electricity, gas, cable, phone and internet. Minimum Stay: 4 weeks
Every room is very independent and fully furnished, they are equipped as follow : Private bath, Phone jack, Linen supplied, Hardwood floor, TV, Air conditioning, Carpet, Closet, Cable jack, Private entrance,build-in wardrobe with mirror doors,Desk and chair, Alarm system, Washer/Dryer, Balcony/Patio,Unlimited internet, Cable ready, Dishwasher,Parking space and off street parking space available...1 min walk to Tram Stop(City Circle),5 min walk to Staition, VIC Market, Coles
This Unit is perfect for professionals, students or family and pets are negotiable
You can check full map via google earth.
Hope to read from you soon
Cheers
Nicole Butts


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 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.

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.

I so much appreciate your reply and interest in my spare rooms,The Flat is a 3 Bedroom apartment, I'm occupying one of the rooms, now I'm seeking for neat, decent, responsible and easygoing Individual to occupy the remaining vacant rooms.

Am not in Australia at the moment.... I am in United Arab Emirate(Dubai) for a working Holiday,.....However you can still move in while am still away, because i deposited the Spare Keys of the apartment with the TNT Express? Office in Melbourne so if you really want to move in I will send you the Deposit Key Number that you will present at the TNT Express? Office so as to get the spare keys that I deposited with them or better still I can send the Keys, directly to your present address.
More so,I will like you to send me the following details so that I can use it to Prepare the Agreement and send to you Immediately

Full Names:
Age:
Move In Date:
Present Address:
Duration of stay (How many Months):
Once again the rent fee is 640$ per room which includes all Utilities bills,but because you guys are two and you want to take my both rooms...the will be $600 each and a refundable security deposit (bond) of 600$ that you will get back any time you wanna leave, I will Like you to get back to me as soon as possible so that we can proceeds on how you can get the room booked if you really want to Rent the room and it will be secure and reserve for you until your move in date....You can call me on this number +971504722984 or send me a text okay

Hope to read from you again mate.
Nicole


Hello,
Once again i received your signed copies of the Tenancy Lease agreement and am so glad about that.
Right now I will advice you guy to make payment for the first 1month and the Refundable security deposit (bond),so that I will be rest assure that you guys really want to rent the room and I will send you guys the Keys directly to your present address or better still I will send you guys the Deposit Key number and the TNT Express? Office Address so that you guys can go there and pick up the Keys upon arrival and move in once.
You guys should proceeds with the payment,you guys should make the payment into my lawyer's Account so that he can confirm the payment on time, here is the bank details.
Name....Chander Singh
Bank name...Commonwealth Bank
Bank Address....240 Queen Street,Brisbane QLD 4000
Account number...12304733
BSB....064000
Swift Code...CTBAAU2S Account reported

Send me the details of the transfer as soon as it is done,so i can inform my lawyer about it for confirmation.

I will be looking forward to read from you guys soonest.
Regards Flatmates
Nicole


How are you doing today,am so sorry for the delay that its take this time before i write you this email...after much discussion and fight which i have with my lawyer we agree on you as a new tenant to pay just 1 month ($600) extra instead of the initial 2 months.
About the payment i will advise you make the payment directly to me not into my lawyers account this time.
You should proceeds with the payment,make the payment Via Western union Money transfer that is the best and secure way to received money here..so that I can get the fund here on time and I will get back to you with the TNT Express Deposit Number Immediately so that you can pick up the Keys and move in asap. Use the details below for the payment.
Receiver Name.. Nicole Butts
City....Dubai
Country... United Arab Emirate

Send me the details of the transfer as soon as it is done,Details that you will send are,
Senders Name:
Amount Send:
MTCN :
And note while sending money via Western-union there will be transfer charges ok..not to worry about that...just let them know that they should deduct it from the total funds that you are sending OK.
I will be looking forward to read from you again soon.
Regards Flatmates
Nicole

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by zimmchris Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:23 am
Hy Guys
I got soooo riped out.
I had the same women but here name was SANDRA MOOR the same number +971504722984.
Same story. Im from Germany and just tried to finde a apartment.
I LOST 2500$
I LOST 2500$
I LOST 2500$
He sendet me this massages:

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Gesendet: Donnerstag, 23. Februar 2012 um 21:21 Uhr
Von: "Sandra Moore" <[email protected]>

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Hey,
Your Listing was on www.share-accommodation.net that you need a room, I'm seeking for neat, decent, responsible and easygoing Individual to occupy the remaining vacant rooms.The Flat is a 3 Bedroom apartment, I'm occupying one of the rooms, now I'm seeking for neat, decent, responsible and easygoing Individual to occupy the remaining vacant rooms.I'm very laid back and easy going with a warm sense of humor and fun loving. I love to laugh and make people laugh. I'm extremely easy to get on with. I love to cook, read, listen to music (I like everything), and cinema (I do it all year round).

I have attach the pictures of the vacant rooms ,the general sitting room and Bathrooms for you to see and the Flat in located at 33 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
By the way, My name is Sandra Moore,Female 28yrs, I am a cool person you could share apartment with and I know you will really enjoy your stay together with me in the apartment and the total package for the room
Rent: $640 per Month which includes all Utilities bills.
Security Deposit: $600 (Refundable)
Total package :$1240

Rent include: electricity, gas, cable, phone and internet. Minimum Stay: 4 weeks
Every room is very independent and fully furnished, they are equipped as follow : Private bath, Phone jack, Linen supplied, Hardwood floor, TV, Air conditioning, Carpet, Closet, Cable jack, Private entrance,build-in wardrobe with mirror doors,Desk and chair, Alarm system, Washer/Dryer, Balcony/Patio,Unlimited internet, Cable ready, Dishwasher,Parking space and off street parking space available...1 min walk to Tram Stop(City Circle),5 min walk to Staition, VIC Market, Coles
This Unit is perfect for professionals, students or family and pets are negotiable
You can check full map via google earth.
Hope to read from you soon
Cheers
Sandra

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I so much appreciate your reply and interest in my spare rooms,The Flat is a 3 Bedroom apartment, I'm occupying one of the rooms, now I'm seeking for neat, decent, responsible and easygoing Individual to occupy the remaining vacant rooms.

I'm currently working as a Computer Engineering & Networking Consulting agent here in Melbourne But am not in Australia at the moment.... I am in United Arab Emirate(Dubai) for a working Holiday,.....However you can still move in while am still away, because i deposited the Spare Keys of the apartment with the TNT Express Office in Melbourne so if you really want to move in I will send you the Deposit Key Number that you will present at the TNT Express Office so as to get the spare keys that I deposited with them or better still I can send the Keys, directly to your present address.
More so,I will like you to send me the following details so that I can use it to Prepare the Agreement and send to you Immediately

Full Names:
Age:
Occupation:
Move In Date:
Present Address:
Duration of stay (How many Months):
Once again the rent fee is 640$ per room which includes all Utilities bills and a refundable security deposit (bond) of 600$ that you will get back any time you wanna leave, I will Like you to get back to me as soon as possible so that we can proceeds on how you can get the room booked if you really want to Rent the room and it will be secure and reserve for you until your move in date....You can call me on this number +971504722984 or send me a text okay

Hope to read from you again mate.
Sandra

To: Sandra Moore <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, 24 February 2012 6:19 AM
Subject: Aw: Room on Share-Accommodation


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Hi Guys,
Once again i got the details of the payment you guys made, But at the moment there is an issue on ground, My Lawyer Insist on not releasing the Keys to you guys, He said that the New Standard payment to secure a room as a New Tenant is 3 month rent plus the security deposit (bond) he said you have to come up with 2 month rent more of ($1280)
So right now I will like you guys to make payment for 2 month more of ($1280 rent) which will make it 3 month Plus the refundable security deposit so the next payment you will be making will be by May ending okay. use the same details for the transfer and send me the details asap okay, I have attach the copies receipts of payment to this email.
The room is fully booked and reserved for you guys, I am waiting to read from you guys soon. mind you we will have a cup of coffee on my arrival okay.
Cheers
Sandra


PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THAT PEOPLE

What did you do after you Money got lost? I dont know what to do? Is POLICE helpfull..please send me some mails

THANKS Christine
by Bubbles Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:08 am
Welcome to ScamWarners . I am sorry you sere scammed for so much money. Sadly, there is not much the police can do because scammers hide behind anonymous email addresses. They have no suspect to go after.

What you can do is what you have done, expose the scammer so others do not fall victim to this scammer.

I hope you have cut off all contact with the scammer. He will only try to keep getting money out of you.
Also beware that some scammers pretend they can get your money back for you. They will want you to send money to "accomplish" the task. It is also a scam and will only cost you some more money.

If you have questions please ask them and we will work get you answers.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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