by Michelle
Thu Jan 05, 2012 5:32 am
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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.
Spypig tracking wrote:Recipient Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Recipient IP Address: 41.71.176.181
from: Christopher Dawnson [email protected]
to: Michelle Banks
date:
subject: Re: Inquiry from Slow Travel about your classified listing 4388
mailed-by: gmail.com
Signed by: gmail.com
Hello Michelle
Thank you so much for your interest and response towards the apartment and i can assure you that you are gonna be having a good time in New York... The apartment is available for the days which you have asked for and its located at 205 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, 45 mints from airport,10 mints to subway from address.
The apartment is a fully furnished 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms apartment with 8 sleeps ( 2 king Size bed, 1 Queen size bed, 2 sofa sleeper ).. The rental rate of the apartment is $150 per night.My Rental Amount includes all fees, taxes, mid-week cleaning, end of stay cleaning and full access of the amenities in the unit.
If you are interested in securing this unit, e-mail me your full name, address, telephone and cell number so that I may input onto my Rental Agreement. I will then e-mail to you so that you may review for accuracy and content. If satisfactory you would then print out a copy, sign and e-mail back to me so i can book in the dates for you.
Immediately following the completion of the agreement you would then send in your payment equaling the agreed Rental Amount upon which you would receive all confirmations and rental receipts for your unit. Hoping to read from you soonest and wishing you a happy stay as soon as you move in thank you.
Cancellation Policy :
100% Refundable if canceled 30 days prior to scheduled stay (by 5p.m. CST)...no exceptions! 50% Refundable if canceled 15 days prior to scheduled stay (by 5p.m. CST)...no exceptions! No refunds if canceled 14 days or fewer to scheduled stay (by 5p.m. CST)..no exceptions!
Regards
Christopher
Tel : (347) 471-1693
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.
