by Con Warner
Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:44 am
From: Rosemary Williamson <[email protected]>
Date: 2 October 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: RE: realestate.com.au Enquiry: 9136846 - 16/5 Powell St SOUTH YARRA 3141
Hi there,
Obviously we need a way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we want after. 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. The solution is provided by a company called CSA shipping (http://www.csa-shipping.tk) <--Fake website which will handle both payment and delivery of the keys. Their services are similar with Fedex, DHL or UPS and they have a branch office near my house. Also, this procedure will allow you to inspect the apartment and decide if you want to keep it before I receive the first deposit.
Let me know if you are interested please because I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.
Also, I would like to know something about you.
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.
