by Con Warner
Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:15 am
Originating IP: 41.155.74.195
Originating ISP: Starcomms Limited
City: Lagos
Country of Origin: Nigeria
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.
Originating ISP: Starcomms Limited
City: Lagos
Country of Origin: Nigeria
From: Sara Badmus <[email protected]>
Date: 5 September 2011 05:00
Subject: Room For Rent
To: Con Warner
Hi,
I appreciate the response to my ad.please send your payment to my husband name is John Nipper; 900 McArthur Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093; ph. 478-225-7276. . The moving date is September 7. The rent fee per month is about $450 including everything. The room is fairly large, about 15 X 20 feet. There are two parking spots, no garage. And yes, you can bring your furniture over
hope to read from you soon
sara
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.
