Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Tod B <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 11:11
Subject: Re: $895 / 1br - 700ft² - Beautiful steel ..one bedroom, one
bath (Santa Monica) (See Pics)
To: Con Warner


Hi! Here are a few pictures of my apartment... Please check the
attached
file!
I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment... I must apologize for
the long email that i send you, but renting it is important to you, and I
want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the
home you are renting.

My name is Tod Barton and I'm the owner of the apartment, I love this
apartment and it means a lot to me. It looks exactly like in the
pictures.
The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem, I am telling
you this because with this financial crisis there are many apartments with
problems.

The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, bus,
etc. with very quiet neighbors and area. Minutes away from downtown,
close to school, transit and shopping. Drive way parking, affordably
priced,clean mature neighbors seeking same in tenant. Great neighbors!

It has just been renovated, totally finished, flexible lease, is
nice,
clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities a man needs
including electric Utility, Cable TV, Parking, Laundry in the bldg, Air
conditioning, high speed internet, workout facility, well behaved pets are allowed.

Accommodation Features:

Wood Floor
Heater
Central Heating
equiped Kitchen
Tv: Cable/Satellite TV
Video/Stereo
Internet
Air Conditioning
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator
Garage/Car park
Pets allowed

Kitchen Features:
Washing machine
Juice Machine
Iron
Toaster
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
The apartment is fully furnished, but I have the option of sending
all
my
furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra
costs).
It
comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you
don't
like it and you want use your furniture).
The renting period is from 3 months up to 3 years (the longer the
better).
The rent for 1 month is $895.00 (for the whole apartment). The all
utilities
are included in this price (rent/month), utilities are about
$60.00-$80.00/month.
As a result of this I want to rent it, for this period, at this price
and
also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I just want to find
the
proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it
was
his
own.
I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money
and
I
must do that... $895.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle
opportunity! We can make the deal happen right away.
What I need to know about you:
1. Your full name
2. Your full address & phone number
3. How old are you
4. Are you married
5. How many people will be living in the house
6. Do you have a pet
7. Do you have a car
8. Occupation
9. I will like to know the exact date you will like to move into the
apartment
10. How long do you want to stay in my house
11. Reason for moving out of current home
Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. If you are
interested in the apartment, describe yourself so i can have an idea
about
you and the people that will be living in my apartment.
I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I
really
need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.

Sincerely,
Tod Barton

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

Sounds safe. It's not!
These companies do not work this way.

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.

Thanks for the info. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself
now!

I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending
new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things.
I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Tamara (she is
6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard
for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my
time at the office.

I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 5
years, loved every day of it. I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you
for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this
apartment and want you to treat it as your own, is that taken, I want you to keep
it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for acheck up.

Right now I`m out of town, I'm in London, England. I got the opportunity
to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family
business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way
we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.

I had all my family moved here for 3 years. I want to start a new life
here, in 3 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town
or if I will sell it and move forever in England.

This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with
somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So
i got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up
and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he
can't rent it anymore... How do i know if you have enough money?!

Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount
available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't
take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come
and fall for it once more, maybe you wont show up. I don't have time to play
games with other people.

The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever
you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months.

I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in
this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well.
I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!

There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it before
final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment
or not before I receive my payment.

If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find
a good way to conduct this deal.

This transaction is secure for both of us, because you'll not send me
any money in advance, and also i have the insurance that you are a
serious tenant. You will have 100% protection.



You will only have to deposit to InterLink Direct a safety deposit
($895.00 - They will be the payment for the first month of rent), so
they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the keys and
the contract.



I will not receive this deposit, the payment details will be
unavailable to me, I will get the payment only if you decide to rent
the apartment... You are protected as a customer, the funds will
remain in InterLink Direct custody until the package is delivered and
the apartment is inspected.



If you do not rent the apartment you will get the money back the same
day! Basically the money will be sent to them and they will keep the
money until you will receive the keys and the contract and only after
you will inspect the apartment they will forward the money to me.



You will have the chance to inspect the apartment 2 days and decide
either you keep it or not. If you decide to keep it, the Interlink
people will release me the funds, if NOT, you only have to return the
keys to them, they will refund the money to you and the keys back to
me, on my expense!



You will not be disappointed!



If you agree with the rental conditions, we can get things started. I
will complete the transaction ASAP. This way I will also reserve the
apartment for you and refuse other offers.



Email me back soon with your decision!


Tod

[AlanJones]

This person almost SCAMMED ME TODAY! Thanks for posting this person on your website!

He sent me this email! Unfortunately I gave him my personal information… I hope he doesn't use them for anything!

Hi! Here are a few pictures of my apartment... Please check the attached file!

I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment... I must apologize for the long email that i send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.

My name is Todd Brown and I'm the owner of the apartment, I love this apartment and it means a lot to me. It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem, I am telling you this because with this financial crisis there are many apartments with problems.

The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, bus, etc. with very quiet neighbors and area. Minutes away from downtown, close to school, transit and shopping. Drive way parking, affordably priced, clean mature neighbors seeking same in tenant. Great neighbors!


It has just been renovated, totally finished, flexible lease, is nice, clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities a man needs including electric Utility, Cable TV, Parking, Laundry in the bldg, Air conditioning, high speed internet, workout facility, well behaved pets are allowed.

Accommodation Features:

Wood Floor
Heater
Central Heating
Equiped Kitchen
Tv: Cable/Satellite TV
Video/Stereo
Internet
Air Conditioning
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator
Garage/Car park
Pets allowed

Kitchen Features:

Washing machine
Juice Machine
Iron
Toaster
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

The apartment is fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture).

The renting period is from 3 months up to 3 years (the longer the better). The rent for 1 month is $680.00 (for the whole apartment). The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month), utilities are about $60.00-$80.00/month.

As a result of this I want to rent it, for this period, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own.

I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... $680.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity! We can make the deal happen right away.

What I need to know about you:

1. Your full name

2. Your full address & phone number

3. How old are you

4. Are you married

5. How many people will be living in the house

6. Do you have a pet

7. Do you have a car

8. Occupation

9. I will like to know the exact date you will like to move into the apartment

10. How long do you want to stay in my house

11. Reason for moving out of current home


Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. If you are interested in the apartment, describe yourself so i can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment.


I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.


Sincerely,
Todd Brown

Thanks for the info. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself now!

I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things. I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Tamara (she is 6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my time at the office.

I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 5 years, loved every day of it. I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and want you to treat it as your own, is that taken, I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for a check up.

The typical rent range for an apartment in this area of town is higher. The price is low because I need a serious and trustworthy person who not only will pay me the rent on time but also will take care and preserve my property.

Right now I`m out of town, I'm in London, England. I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.

I had all my family moved here for 3 years. I want to start a new life here, in 3 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England.

This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So i got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore... How do i know if you have enough money?!

Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more, maybe you wont show up.

I'm sick of tire-kickers, people who are just looking around and not serious about renting, so please don't waste my time! No offence!

The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months.

I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!

There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment or not before I receive my payment.

If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.

Sincerely,

Todd

oh jeeze! thanks for posting... i have been emailng him for three days now. Let me know what happens!!!!!

Hi summerayers.
As stated in my opening post,

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

The scammer does not have the keys as he does not own the property.
Please do not be tempted to pay him or the courier company (which is him too) in the hope that you will receive the keys.
You will only lose your money.!

The text below is to convince you that the fake email you are about to receive from the courier company is real.

Please read carefully my proposal because i am sure that you'll find it a safe and fast way to close the deal.



You could be the new tenant of it if everything turns out all right and you are serious. You can move in to the apartment at the date required by you. If you are interested you can secure the apartment now and move in later, the lease will start from when you move in.



*** I would like to receive the money monthly into my bank account and I hope there will be no problem for you to wire the money to it.

*** The utilities are included in this price. The utility bills will be redirected to me in England.

*** I accept pets (cats and dogs) in the apartment.

*** If something will broke down now, you are responsible. The cost of repair will be deducted from your rent.



The apartment is ready for you. You can move in the apartment in the same day you receive the keys and the contract. In order to check the apartment, see if you like it (I'm sure that you'll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.



The delivery time will be only 2 days and the package will be delivered at your address. The agent will brig the keys to your address given with the keys and info.


In order to start the transaction, I need to know your shipping information:


1. First name____________
2. Last name_____________
3. Address_______________
4. City__________________
5. Postal code___________


With the information you'll provide me, I will go at Interlink Direct Parcel Delivery (http://www.interlinkdirect.co.uk) office and leave the keys and the contract in their possession and start the process.



The shipping will be done by InterLink Air Express. InterLink Direct is a worldwide delivery company. I used InterLink Direct many times, and find they are helpful, polite, efficient and on time. I have never had a problem, everything went smooth. InterLink Direct are the best by miles. When they say they will deliver a parcel on whatever date or time, it is delivered!



As soon as they have all the details, they will start the transaction and notify you with all you need to know regarding it (proof of delivery, payment instruction, my account status, etc).



Here are the contents that will be delivered to you via InterLink Direct service.

1. Entrance and the rooms keys;
2. Paper/permanent flat form (Containing your reference details);
3. The flat documented file;
4. Payment receipts;
5. Full address and description of the apartment.


Todd

This transaction is secure for both of us, because you'll not send me any money in advance, and also i have the insurance that you are a serious tenant. You will have 100% protection.

You will only have to deposit to InterLink Direct a safety deposit ($680.00 - They will be the payment for the first month of rent), so they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the keys and the contract.

I will not receive this deposit, the payment details will be unavailable to me, I will get the payment only if you decide to rent the apartment... You are protected as a customer, the funds will remain in InterLink Direct custody until the package is delivered and the apartment is inspected.

If you do not rent the apartment you will get the money back the same day! Basically the money will be sent to them and they will keep the money until you will receive the keys and the contract and only after you will inspect the apartment they will forward the money to me.

You will have the chance to inspect the apartment 2 days and decide either you keep it or not. If you decide to keep it, the Interlink people will release me the funds, if NOT, you only have to return the keys to them, they will refund the money to you and the keys back to me, on my expense!

You will not be disappointed.

If you agree with the rental conditions, we can get things started. I will complete the transaction ASAP. This way I will also reserve the apartment for you and refuse other offers.