by Michelle
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:20 pm
From: "tony parks" <[email protected]>
Date: 18 Feb 2012 12:53
Subject: Re: Tony Parks replied to your ad: URGENT!! NEED TO FIND A ROOM....FOR 1ST OF MARCH
Michelle, Monday is okay by me, can i know what time would be convenient for you on monday? And as regards to the proof; What you need to provide as the proof is very simple,I am only in need of a confirmation proof,And these is due to previous predicament that i have gone through in the past trying to rent the apartment to some students,i have got to realize so many people are not really in need of an apartment all they do is secure a place in advance. My last experience in trying to rent the flat to a particular lady had got me to predicate on these,she made me believe she was willing and ready to get the apartment she even went to the extend of showing me her statement of account,which made me took her for the viewing but after taking her for the viewing,she saw the apartment and got to love it and never wanted to loose it,so she kept pleading i retain it for her because she is not financially composed at the moment,which i did but end up disastrously.
So for me to know you are ready and capable,you will have to send a month rent plus the deposit to your friend or partner/relatives through any western union money transfer outlet around you,and as soon as you get it sent just get back to me with the receipt so i can confirm it,Once I confirm the details,i will get back to you to get your partner/friend to go and get your money for you and we will proceed with the viewing. And after viewing if satisfied with what you see,you can now pay me in cash or check or make a standing payment and in exchange for the keys to the flat and at that point i will refund the charges incurred in the process of the transfer back to you. Well you can call me 0702403 9745 or 07035907025, if you need me to explain better.
Have a great weekend
Tony.
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.
