by Con Warner
Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:23 pm
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This scammer is also involved in credit card scams. An example can be seen by following this link: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32598
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent (for a property that he does not own) due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
This scammer is also involved in credit card scams. An example can be seen by following this link: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32598
From: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Subject: More details about my flat
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:11
Dear ,
Thanks for contacting me regarding my flat and for your interest in it. The flat is still available and it's a studio flat with one bedroom which can contain two people at a sleep. Luxury large, new, studio (1 room) apartment with balcony, and excellent facilities, located in the heart of Auckland centre with excellent restaurants, cafes, popular nightlife and major tourist attractions just minutes away. at present, no one is staying in the flat.
Apartment features:
Fully furnished,Balcony with an outdoor setting,Bathroom with bath and shower,Washing machine & dryer,Queen size bedroom suite,Dining suite - 4 seater,Study desk,Colour LCD TV,DVD,Large mirrored wardrobe,Reading lamps,Alarm Clock,Ironing board and iron,Hairdryer,Vacuum cleaner, Fully equipped kitchen,Large Refrigerator,Microwave with convention
oven and griller,Dishwasher, kitchen utensils,Dinner set, cutlery, glasses,Broadband Internet, private Parking space,Guest Laundry.
Address: Albert St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Rent per month: 600New Zealand dollars( it include all sort of bills)
Bond: 600New Zealand Dollars( shall be refunded back to you on your move-out date)
The flat is just one room and you will be the only one that would be staying there but if you want to share with your friend or relatives, you are highly welcome. My name is Smith Colin Mark, 64 years old and an auto-mobile engineer. Am the owner of the flat and i have been living there for the past five years, I got promoted from my office and was transferred to London so at present, am staying in London but , i will like to know when it will be the best day and time you would like us to meet for the viewing.
Cheers,
Paul
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent (for a property that he does not own) due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
