Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Patrick Gleko <[email protected]>

Hello,

I've just read your message regarding my apartment.

I bought this apartment for my daughter during her studies in Germany, but now she's back home permanently, so I'm renting the place for unlimited time.

The flat is fully furnished and renovated, as you could see from the photos.
You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. If you decide to use yours, you will have access to a large and well ventilated cellar, where you can store my furniture.

Also, very important, the utilities (cold/hot water, electricity, wireless broadband Internet, digital TV, 2 parking spots in garage, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.) are included in the price of 500 EUR/month.
Before we go any further I would like to know how many persons you intend to share the flat with, and for how long.

Now, a little bit about myself: My name is Patrick Gleko and I'm a 58 years old graphic designer from Edinburgh United Kingdom, planning to retire in the next 2 years.

The only inconvenience is that my job doesn't allow me to leave Edinburgh even for one single day. We've just hired some new staff and I'm in charge of their training, so my schedule is pretty hectic right now. But this won't affect the rental at all. I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from Edinburgh (on my expense of course).

So I guess this is it for now, and I am looking forward to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,
Patrick Gleko

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.

Hi ,


I will send you the keys a.s.a.p .

The only problem is that we will have to use an UPS Agency to complete this deal, an agency which will look for our best interest.

I already arranged with UPS where I already left the keys and rental contract signed by me, to use their escrow service, a service which will handle the payment and shipping for us.

If we decide to proceed with this transaction, I will have to contact UPS company and provide them all the necessary information, so they can start the process right away. I will need your full name,address, telephone number

Regarding the payment, you will be instructed to deposit the money, first month advance rent payment ( 450 Euro ) to a UPS company account. I require the payment in advance at UPS company because I'm sick of people who are just looking around and not serious about renting. UPS company will hold and insure your money until you check the apartment and decide if you want take it or not.

As soon as the funds have been deposited into their account, they will immediately start the shipping process. The keys and rental contract will be delivered at your address in no more than 2 working days.

You will be given a 5 days inspection period from the day you receive the keys and contract at home. If you decide to hold the apartment, then you will have to authorize UPS company to release the funds to me, and the transaction will be completed. If you will not be satisfied with the apartment, you will be able to send the keys and contract back and UPS company will return the funds to you same day.

Though I am sure you will love the apartment, it is good to know that you do have this second option available.

If you wish to proceed with renting the apartment, please provide me these details:

Full name:
Address:
City:
Country:

Once I will get these details I will forward these to UPS and they will contact you with the shipping and payment instruction.

If you are interested in renting my apartment pleases REPLY BACK and I will send you all the details about how UPS works, step by step.

Thank you!