by Michelle
Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:43 pm
[email protected] :-
Mail from fake company:-
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
> > Hello,
> >
> > Firstly I would like to thank you for your reply. I
> > really appreciate that you’ve taken the time to answer me. I am the owner of the
> > apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms located in 29 Bennett Street,
> > Bondi, NSW 2026. It is still available for rental at $250p/w, including utility
> > bills, and is available for as long as you need it. The apartment is in
> > excellent condition and is well equipped. I bought it in 2008 and lived there
> > with my pet until last month. At that point I received a promotion which meant I
> > needed to move to Rome/Italy.
> > The apartment has the following equipment and
> > services: fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble drier, iron, oven, toaster,
> > coffee maker, vacuum cleaner, wide screen TV, cable TV with basic level access,
> > ADSL internet and WiFi. There is a parking space for one car. The apartment is
> > close to public transport .I have spent a lot of money refurnishing the
> > apartment, and would like to request that you treat it as if it was your own.
> > I’m not trying to make a lot of money from renting the apartment. What I really
> > want is to find a tenant who will take good care of it until I return. The
> > minimum lease period is six months.
> > My contract in Rome runs until October
> > 2015.
> > The fastest way to complete this rental agreement (within two working
> > days) would be to use a worldwide delivery company, TNT ( www.tnt.com ). Working with them means you will be
> > able to visit and view the apartment before I receive any payments from you. The
> > keys are currently with me in Rome.
> > I’m hoping we can arrange a viewing as
> > soon as possible and finalize the rental agreement.
> > Looking forward to
> > hearing from.
> >
> > Sophie Demortie
> > 14 via Corridoni
> > 00195 Roma
> > (RM)
Mail from fake company:-
> > Dear Michelle Banks
> >
> > A Landlord Sophie Demortie ([email protected]), has selected TNT
> > Payment Services to handle a secure online transaction with you.
> >
> > - You and the Landlord have agreed to the terms of
> > this transaction.
> > - Send your payment to us using the payment method inicated
> > in the attached invoice.
> > - Once received, we will verify and secure your
> > payment in a trust account.
> >
> > A copy of the instructions is attached to this
> > email for your reference.
> >
> > Thank you for using TNT
> > Giuseppe Ostia - TNT
> > Customer Department
> > Rome Depot
> > 4 Via Di Salone
> > 00159 Rome
> > Italy
> >
> > Customer Department
> > General Manager: Fabrizio Mariotti
> > Phone:
> > 0039/3296007851
> > Michelle Banks
> >
> > We have the pleasure to announce you that the parcel has arrived, however there is a problem. Due to the regulations applied to real estate the tenant must pay in advance 3 months + bond deposit. This action was taken to protect landlords
> >
> > against possible issues with tenants. The good thing is that the security deposit is fully refunded in the same day the keys arrived, this payment is needed just as a proof that the tenant has the funds. Also the transfer fees
> >
> > from Western Union will be refunded too.
> >
> > Notice that we cannot make the delivery until this second payment is done, the amount sent must be equal to the first payment ($2000).
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
