Room for Rent and other rental scams
by anatso Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:05 am
Repeat of similar email scam, but with new names:


Thanks for your mail. I apologise for any delayed response, i think
we should be able to creat time to discuss on phone this week. Please
be rest assurred that we will take absolute care of this unit because
we don't like pets and we don't smoke. We are relocating to Canada
because of the recent tax policies on private practice here in England
as a result of the Economic melt down. We will be into private
practice upon our arrival in Canada. My representative (Mr Taylor
Rector) will carry out inspection and make arrangement for the rents
and deposit prior to my arrival. Mr Taylor Rector, Phone:416-828-9094.

Be informed, that i have decided to rent this unit for a period of
24months as i will be buying a home after the duration of this lease.
Let me know if three months and deposit will be enough to secure this
unit. If you will prefer the 12months rents and deposit effected in
full, please do not hesitate to let me know. Provide me with copies of
the lease agreement as i will like to review the terms and conditions
ahead of time. You can email them, if you need a fax number, please
do not hesitate to let me know so that i can provide you with fax
numbers.


Please let me know if you have a floor plan or the measurements of the
living room and the bedroom as i will be making arrangement for
furniture. Let me know if there will be any need to re-paint this
unit. Beside my medical proffession I inherited a company from my
parents in Russia. Though i am based in England with my wife and
daughter , I am a citizen of Russia(USSR). I have decided to provide
you with some basic personal informations as it may entail in the
application.

Names of Occupants.
Dr. Parwe Hossain
Dr/Mrs Rosemary Hossain
Miss Harley Hossain.
Home address Kantemirovskaya 20/1, 115409 Moscow, Russia
Present home address. 2a Chalybeate Close,Southampton,SO16 6UY
United Kingdom

Account Names: Dr.Parwe Hossain
Account Number: 40820978219001000009
Bank Name: Vneshtorg Bank VTB 24
Bank Address: 35 Myasnitskaya Street, Moscow

Based on my present schedule, i will be arriving on the 24th,Sept.
with my wife and daughter. My daughter will be 9 years next month. I
have instructed Mr Scott Manley the first 12months rent and deposit.
Following my tight schedule, my wife will be calling you for any
enquiries.

Here are my personal References.

Mr Taylor Rector
Phone:416-828-9094

Mrs Eileen Munoz
Phone:44-702-403-0603


Prof. Jeffery Ashad
44-702-402-7545

Personal documents/rents and deposit will be mailed out with a
priority overnight mail delivery service because i have just been
informed that Canadian mail system is being restructured . Provide
your FULL NAMES and a MAILING ADDRESS upon receipt of this mail. I
will creat time to upload some family pictures this evening for your
view.

If you wish to discuss with them on phone. My references should be
able to create time out of their busy schedule to discuss with you on
phone, please do not keep them too long on phone(Just a Joke) With all
due respect, i will advice that you stop all further advert placement
on this unit. It will save us time if we can creat time to discuss on
phone.I am aware that England is 7hrs ahead. You can reach me on my
phone number. I will call you tomorrow morning your time
01-44-702-407-4546, 01-44-702-405-4036

We look forward to meet you. Talk to you soon.

My Regards,

Dr. P Hossain
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by Katharina Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:43 pm
Thank you for this report, anatso.

There is a real person with that name - of course, he is innocent. He has got a different email address. The scammer is using his details to make his trick more believable.

The reference to a bank account is unusual, but is part of the scam.

The phone numbers mentioned in the email are re-direct numbers, they are not genuine UK numbers. Like all numbers beginning with (+44) 70 ........ they will lead on your call to anywhere in the world.
by anatso Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:39 am
Follow-up on this scam:
Scammer sent fake cheque with these details:
$ 18,200 issued on The Great West Life Assurance Company
Sender name used: Natalie Parker, 2072 Steeles Ave, Concord, ON, Canada, L4K 2N2
Phone 416-868-3731
Instructions to phone 1-416-828-9094
Attention Taylor Rector
by Katharina Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:10 am
So he sent you a counterfeit cheque, and I bet the amount was higher than the one he is supposed to pay, and he wants you to send part of the money back to him? :evil:

In most countries, the possession of fake cheques is a criminal offense. Now your options are
- bring the cheque to the police
- destroy it thoroughly
- take a permanent marker and write "FAKE" onto the cheque, and show it to friends to warn them about internet fraud.

You need to stop communicating with this criminal now. If he doesn't go away, you can consider telling him that your bank said the cheque is counterfeit. That should stop him for good.
by Garth Butcher Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:28 pm
I am a rental property manager in Canada and I got this one. Thanks to this site, I knew right away it was a scam.

"Thanks for your mail. I apologise for any delayed response, i think we should be able to creat time to discuss on phone this weekend.
Please be rest assurred that we will take absolute care of this unit because we don't like pets and we don't smoke. We are relocating to Canada because of the recent tax policies on private practice here in England as a result of the Economic melt down. We will be into private practice upon our arrival in Canada. My representative (Mr Gate
Wellignton) will carry out inspection and make arrangement for the rents and deposit prior to my arrival. Mr Gate Wellington, Phone:905-598-4495.

Be informed, that i have decided to rent this unit for a period of 24months as i will be buying a home after the duration of this lease.
Let me know if three months and deposit will be enough to secure this unit. If you will prefer the 12months rents and deposit effected in full, please do not hesitate to let me know. Provide me with copies of the lease agreement as i will like to review the terms and conditions ahead of time. You can email them, if you need a fax number, please do not hesitate to let me know so that i can provide you with fax numbers.


Please let me know if you have a floor plan or the measurements of the living room and the bedroom as i will be making arrangement for furniture. Let me know if there will be any need to re-paint this unit. Beside my medical proffession I inherited a company from my parents in Russia. Though i am based in England with my wife and daughter , I am a citizen of Russia(USSR). I have decided to provide you with some basic personal informations as it may entail in the application.

Names of Occupants.
Dr. Parwez Hossain
Dr/Mrs Magdarlene Hossain
Miss Shirley Hossain.
Home address Kantemirovskaya 20/1, 115409 Moscow, Russia Present home address. 2a Chalybeate Close,Southampton,SO16 6UY United Kingdom

Account Names: Dr.Parwez Hossain
Account Number: 40820978219001000009
Bank Name: Vneshtorg Bank VTB 24
Bank Address: 34a Myasnitskaya Street, Moscow

Based on my present schedule, i will be arriving on the 10th,Oct. with my wife and daughter. My daughter will be 9 years next month. I have instructed Mr Scott Manley the first 12months rent and deposit.
Following my tight schedule, my wife will be calling you for any enquiries.

Here are my personal References.

Mr Gate Wellington
Phone:905-598-4495

Mrs Rosalie Carr
Phone:44-702-406-6587


Prof. Bryan Cameron
44-702-408-0626

Personal documents/rents and deposit will be mailed out with a priority overnight mail delivery service because i have just been informed that Canadian mail system is being restructured . Provide your FULL NAMES and a MAILING ADDRESS upon receipt of this mail. I will creat time to upload some family pictures this evening for your view.

If you wish to discuss with them on phone. My references should be able to create time out of their busy schedule to discuss with you on phone, please do not keep them too long on phone(Just a Joke) With all due respect, i will advice that you stop all further advert placement on this unit. It will save us time if we can creat time to discuss on phone.I am aware that England is 7hrs ahead. You can reach me on my phone number. I will call you tomorrow morning your time 01-44
702-408-8564
We look forward to meet you. Talk to you soon.

My Regards,

Dr. Parwez Hossain"

I have forward it to the RCMP Anti-Fraud unit and will have not more communication with its sender.

I have also forwarded it to the Real Estate Association of Canada to ensure that all professionals know about it.
by llcava Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:19 pm
Hi,

Thank you very much for posting this - I have been dealing with this called Dr. Parwez through e-mails in the past couple of days and I even spoke over the phone today Sat 17th with his representative in Canada, the called Mr. Gate. Mr. Gate is right now Toronto, arriving in Vancouver on Friday Sep 23rd to see the apartment I am renting and possibly close the deal. Since Mr. Gate has a accent; I think from Nigeria, I had a impression something was fishy. I am glad I read this posting to confirm.


Garth Butcher wrote:I am a rental property manager in Canada and I got this one. Thanks to this site, I knew right away it was a scam.

"Thanks for your mail. I apologise for any delayed response, i think we should be able to creat time to discuss on phone this weekend.
Please be rest assurred that we will take absolute care of this unit because we don't like pets and we don't smoke. We are relocating to Canada because of the recent tax policies on private practice here in England as a result of the Economic melt down. We will be into private practice upon our arrival in Canada. My representative (Mr Gate
Wellignton) will carry out inspection and make arrangement for the rents and deposit prior to my arrival. Mr Gate Wellington, Phone:905-598-4495.

Be informed, that i have decided to rent this unit for a period of 24months as i will be buying a home after the duration of this lease.
Let me know if three months and deposit will be enough to secure this unit. If you will prefer the 12months rents and deposit effected in full, please do not hesitate to let me know. Provide me with copies of the lease agreement as i will like to review the terms and conditions ahead of time. You can email them, if you need a fax number, please do not hesitate to let me know so that i can provide you with fax numbers.


Please let me know if you have a floor plan or the measurements of the living room and the bedroom as i will be making arrangement for furniture. Let me know if there will be any need to re-paint this unit. Beside my medical proffession I inherited a company from my parents in Russia. Though i am based in England with my wife and daughter , I am a citizen of Russia(USSR). I have decided to provide you with some basic personal informations as it may entail in the application.

Names of Occupants.
Dr. Parwez Hossain
Dr/Mrs Magdarlene Hossain
Miss Shirley Hossain.
Home address Kantemirovskaya 20/1, 115409 Moscow, Russia Present home address. 2a Chalybeate Close,Southampton,SO16 6UY United Kingdom

Account Names: Dr.Parwez Hossain
Account Number: 40820978219001000009
Bank Name: Vneshtorg Bank VTB 24
Bank Address: 34a Myasnitskaya Street, Moscow

Based on my present schedule, i will be arriving on the 10th,Oct. with my wife and daughter. My daughter will be 9 years next month. I have instructed Mr Scott Manley the first 12months rent and deposit.
Following my tight schedule, my wife will be calling you for any enquiries.

Here are my personal References.

Mr Gate Wellington
Phone:905-598-4495

Mrs Rosalie Carr
Phone:44-702-406-6587


Prof. Bryan Cameron
44-702-408-0626

Personal documents/rents and deposit will be mailed out with a priority overnight mail delivery service because i have just been informed that Canadian mail system is being restructured . Provide your FULL NAMES and a MAILING ADDRESS upon receipt of this mail. I will creat time to upload some family pictures this evening for your view.

If you wish to discuss with them on phone. My references should be able to create time out of their busy schedule to discuss with you on phone, please do not keep them too long on phone(Just a Joke) With all due respect, i will advice that you stop all further advert placement on this unit. It will save us time if we can creat time to discuss on phone.I am aware that England is 7hrs ahead. You can reach me on my phone number. I will call you tomorrow morning your time 01-44
702-408-8564
We look forward to meet you. Talk to you soon.

My Regards,

Dr. Parwez Hossain"

I have forward it to the RCMP Anti-Fraud unit and will have not more communication with its sender.

I have also forwarded it to the Real Estate Association of Canada to ensure that all professionals know about it.
by bren7boy Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:59 pm
Ditto for me! SOB replied verbatum and I just received the $21,500 check in the mail today. Bank of Montreal couldn't certify the check & Great West Life had no idea about the check. Please keep posting scams so we can all help eachother stay safe! Here's my correspondance:

Dear Brenda, Please i want to re-assure you that i am completely satisfied withthis unit. You will be reciving the rents and deposit on Tuesdaymorning. If there is any development, please do not hesitate to let me know. Ilook forward to meet you soon. My regards, Dr. Parwez Hossain On 9/16/11, Brenda Boye <[email protected]> wrote:>> I forgot my address in the last email: 9452 119A Street, Delta, BC V4C 6P2> Canada. I need you to overnight the money $1150 per month plus $1200> security deposit...$15,000 Canadian dollars. You will need to put it in a> bank draft please: Brenda Boye>> Thank you & talk to you soon!>> Brenda>>>> Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:59:47 +0200>> Subject: Re: $1150 / 2br - 1100ft² - 2bdrm 2bath (Surrey)>> From: [email protected]>> To: [email protected]>>>> Dear Brenda,>>>> Thanks for your mail. I apologise for any delayed response, i think>> we should be able to creat time to discuss on phone this week. Please>> be rest assurred that we will take absolute care of this unit because>> we don't like pets and we don't smoke. We are relocating to Canada>> because of the recent tax policies on private practice here in England>> as a result of the Economic melt down. We will be into private>> practice upon our arrival in Canada. My representative (Mr Gate>> Wellignton) will carry out inspection and make arrangement for the>> rents and deposit prior to my arrival. Mr Gate Wellington,>> Phone:905-598-4495.>>>> Be informed, that i have decided to rent this unit for a period of>> 24months as i will be buying a home after the duration of this lease.>> Let me know if three months and deposit will be enough to secure this>> unit. If you will prefer the 12months rents and deposit effected in>> full, please do not hesitate to let me know. Provide me with copies of>> the lease agreement as i will like to review the terms and conditions>> ahead of time. You can email them, if you need a fax number, please>> do not hesitate to let me know so that i can provide you with fax>> numbers.>>>>>> Please let me know if you have a floor plan or the measurements of the>> living room and the bedroom as i will be making arrangement for>> furniture. Let me know if there will be any need to re-paint this>> unit. Beside my medical proffession I inherited a company from my>> parents in Russia. Though i am based in England with my wife and>> daughter , I am a citizen of Russia(USSR). I have decided to provide>> you with some basic personal informations as it may entail in the>> application.>>>> Names of Occupants.>> Dr. Parwez Hossain>> Dr/Mrs Magdarlene Hossain>> Miss Shirley Hossain.>> Home address Kantemirovskaya 20/1, 115409 Moscow, Russia>> Present home address. 2a Chalybeate Close,Southampton,SO16 6UY>> United Kingdom>>>> Account Names: Dr.Parwez Hossain>> Account Number: 40820978219001000009>> Bank Name: Vneshtorg Bank VTB 24>> Bank Address: 34a Myasnitskaya Street, Moscow>>>> Based on my present schedule, i will be arriving on the 10th,Oct. with>> my wife and daughter. My daughter will be 9 years next month. I have>> instructed Mr Scott Manley the first 12months rent and deposit.>> Following my tight schedule, my wife will be calling you for any>> enquiries.>>>> Here are my personal References.>>>> Mr Gate Wellington>> Phone:905-598-4495>>>> Mrs Rosalie Carr>> Phone:44-702-406-6587>>>>>> Prof. Bryan Cameron>> 44-702-408-0626>>>> Personal documents/rents and deposit will be mailed out with a>> priority overnight mail delivery service because i have just been>> informed that Canadian mail system is being restructured . Provide>> your FULL NAMES and a MAILING ADDRESS upon receipt of this mail. I>> will creat time to upload some family pictures this evening for your>> view.>>>> If you wish to discuss with them on phone. My references should be>> able to create time out of their busy schedule to discuss with you on>> phone, please do not keep them too long on phone(Just a Joke) With all>> due respect, i will advice that you stop all further advert placement>> on this unit. It will save us time if we can creat time to discuss on>> phone.I am aware that England is 7hrs ahead. You can reach me on my>> phone number. I will call you tomorrow morning your time 01-44>> 702-408-8564>> We look forward to meet you. Talk to you soon.>>>> My Regards,>>>> Dr. Parwez Hossain>>>> On 9/16/11, Brenda Boye <[email protected]> wrote:>> >>> > Hello Dr. Hossain,>> >>> > You can view this unit at any time. I will be over there this weekend>> > and>> > can take photos at that time for you or you can come see it sooner. I>> > own>> > the unit and prefer lease agreements. I am open to more than a year on>> > the>> > lease. The rent includes gas which will heat the entire unit. Hydro runs>> > about $50 per month and will be your responsibility.>> >>> > You mentioned time difference so you can please call me at 604-351-9943>> > any>> > time, I am not sure where you are. What date are you intending to move>> > in?>> >>> >>> >> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:59:08 +0200>> >> Subject: Re: $1150 / 2br - 1100ft² - 2bdrm 2bath (Surrey)>> >> From: [email protected]>> >> To: [email protected]>> >>>> >> Dear Brenda,>> >>>> >> Thanks for your swift response, i sincerely apologise for the delayed>> >> respose. When can this unit be inspected? Do you have a video tour of>> >> this unit or pictures of this unit? Are you the direct owner or the>> >> property manager?>> >>>> >> I will be signing a year lease. Can we sign more than a year lease?>> >> Can we move in this month? I will be living in this property with my>> >> wife and daughter. We do not smoke and we don't like pets.>> >>>> >> Detailed personal informations and References will be provided in my>> >> next correspondence. Is the utilities cost included in the rent?>> >>>> >> Considering the time difference, i will want us to discuss on phone>> >> and finalise basic arrangements.Let me know when to call you. Talk to>> >> you soon>> >>>> >> My Regards,>> >>>> >> Dr. Parwez Hossain>> >>>> >>>> >> On 9/15/11, Brenda Boye <[email protected]> wrote:>> >> >>> >> >>> >>>> >>>> >> -->> >> Is this rental available?
by Bubbles Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:42 am
This thread is what ScamWarners is all about.

Welcome to all who have posted and it is great to hear that so many have not fallen for this scam! This makes my week to know that the word is getting out and the scammers are frustrated. :=)

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

Rest in Peace 24 June 2015.

Gone, but never forgotten.
by Battman Wed Sep 28, 2011 2:41 pm
Hello All,

I am not sure if i am in the right blog but i hope someone can help me anyways.
I am trying to sell my condo on my own and i got an email from this guy, Ashad Ruston who presently resides in London UK, who is interested in my place and who also gave me an offer, see below.

>> Dear Alex,
>>
>> I sincerely apologise for the delayed follow up, i was out of town.
>> Thanks for your mail. The contents were clear enough. I will offer
>> $285,000 plus tax expenses tentatively because i also have to get a
>> report from an inspection compnay.Your lawyer can represent me or
>> recommend a lawyer to do so.
>> You can also have your lawyer conatct my lawyer directly.
>>
>> Gerald Endeno
>> Tel: +44 702 407 2348
>> Fax: +44 709 298 6220
>> Email: [email protected]
>> http://pacific-ocean.com/
>>
>>
>> If this price is workable. You can have your notary contact me.
>> If my offer is
>> workable, i will make arrangement for a reputable inspection company
>> to inspect the unit. All expenses will be effected along with the
>> payment of this unit.
>>
>> These are my details if you require them for paper work.
>> Eng. Ashad Rustom
>> Alameda House,
>> 91-100 Sydney St, London, SW3 6NJ
>> Phone:01-44 702-408-8564
>>
>> I will provide you with copies of my Id's in our subsequent
>> correspondence if my my offer is given a due consideration. Please
>> have the Notary/lawyer officer contact me and let me know his
>> feeslegal fees and any further details. I will only need to review
>> the terms and conditions ahead of time. You can forward my email
>> account to him for easy communication due to our time difference, we
>> can then schedule/creat time to discuss on phone. Let me know if you
>> can provide me with an inspection company close to this unit.
>>
>> The Notary/lawyer should be able to let us know how soon we can close
>> this deal. I have just informed my investment/fund manager in Canada
>> to liquidate some of my investment to enable us effect payment for
>> this unit. Following my schedule, i hope we can close this deal
>> within
>> 15 working days because i will be travelling to Hong Kong for
>> business.
>>
>> Please confirm receipt of this mail. You can contact my
>> investment/fund manager in Canada directly. Mr Gate Wellington,
>> Phone:905-598-4495
>>
>> I am looking forward to a good business relationship.
>>
>> My Regards,
>>
>> Eng. Ashad Rustom

I Google some of the phone numbers and names mentioned in the above email and i came to this blog. I believe this is a scam but in the odd chance that this guy was for real then he wouldn't mine printing his offer email and sign and date and scan it back to me with verification of identity. so i responded with the below email:

> Hello Ashad,
> Thank you for the email.
>
> For
> an emailed offer to be considered on any real state, the one making
> the offer must sign and date the offer and provide verification of
> identity. Therefore, please print off the last email you sent me with
> the offer stated in it, then sign and date it, then scan and email it
> back to me. Also, please include a scanned copy of your driver’s
> licenses, signed and dated, for verification. Once I receive the
> scanned documents I will then discuss with my brother and get back to
> you if the offer is valid. I will address the rest of your questions
> then as well.
>
> Thank you and I hope this isn’t too much of a hassle.
> Alex.

I week goes by and he writes back with the below email (yesturday):

>I was out of town. Can we discuss on phone tomorrow?

Am i right in thinking this is a scam? what should i do, stop corresponding with is individual? Go to the RCMP but i believe they can't do anything since he is not from here.
Anyways Suggestions?
Thank you,
Alex
by Arnold Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:18 pm
Welcome to Scamwarners. That's 100% scam. The strange names, odd English, and the free 4470 numbers that transfer calls to another phone anywhere in the world, leave no possible doubt.
The scammer is likely in West Africa so there's no point in reporting it to your local police. All you can do is break off contact.

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