Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:35 pm
From: Samantha Jones <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:11
To: Con Warner


Sorry to bother you over this, but I saw your AD that you are in need of an accommodation, I have an apartment in MELBOURNE available, I am an easygoing woman, Smart, clean, tidy and have a good sense of humor. I don't smoke nor do drink but I love the taste of red wine. I don't like hanging out late but once in while when it permits, I do hang around with friends, but that is once in a blue moon. I am looking for a perfect flat mate that would have almost the qualities I wanted in a flat mate. I have attached the pictures of my lovely flat. It is a well furnished suitable flat.
My flat is located at the MELBOURNE.
Address: 1321/422 Little Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Rent:($600.00 Per Month) all bills included,
Bond: $600.00 (The Bond is refundable on your move out}
Utilities include: Electricity, gas, cable, phone.
Personal info: JONES SAMANTHA TRACEY, 38yrs. old, Female, Straight, Professional.
Room and apartment description:
Features: kitchen, reception Bedrooms, Bathrooms
Home amenities: Alarm system, Cable reply, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave......
Kitchen access,
House amenities: Furnished, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Private Bath, Phone jack, TV, Cable jack, Closet. Internet access, car park available.
A wonderful collection of individual style apartments which have recently been refurbished to a very high standard, offering very spacious accommodations. Well equipped full kitchen, including a washer - dryer.
Absolutely stunning and beautifully furnished bedrooms apartment is conveniently located in the heart of the CBD between Queen and William Streets, yet with easy and convenient access into the City Centre. is a recently developed area around large water basins and walkways with lots of entertainment and places to eat and drink.

Let me know if is suitable with you if so you should be able to get back to me. I'm looking to rent out to nice and cool person really understand your plight and I want you to know that the apartment is fully available. I would like to know how long you will be staying and when you will love to move in.
Best Regards,
Samantha


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.

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.

Dear Con,
Glad to read from you. I really appreciate your interest in my apartment... My full name is JONES SAMANTHA TRACEY, i travel a lot due to the nature of my job. I work for Arup who have offices in Melbourne http://www.arup.com/Global_locations/Au ... ourne.aspx.
However, I'm presently in Liverpool(Britain) to visit my family for xmas and new year celebration. i will be back to Melbourne by 23rd of April, 2012. This is the reason I want to rent out two rooms out of my apartment, because I would still come down to Melbourne to continue my job. I will not be able to show you round the apartment that is why i made sure i sent you a comprehensive details of the apartment so that you will have a clear view of it. The internet service(WiFi) is included in the rent. An off-street parking space available. Find my picture attached and my passport to show my identity. Tell me more about yourself.
Therefore i want a trustworthy and reliable person so that my mind can be at rest when on business trips. Reply me so that we can proceed with arrangement for you to move in ASAP.
Take good care of yourself and be a NICE FLATMATE...
Thank you for getting back to me once again.
I will be looking forward to read from you.
Best Regards
Samantha
Call Me(+447024058814)

Email: [email protected]

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