by Con Warner
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:45 am
The name and property address used for this rental scam belong to real and innocent people. The real people are in NO way connected to this scam. The name is being abused by a scammer.
As stated below, the identity documents have been used by scammers for identity fraud or crime!
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.
As stated below, the identity documents have been used by scammers for identity fraud or crime!
From: Martin Pchalek - [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Apartment Details And Cost
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in my apartment. This professionally decorated apartment is available at an affordable and reasonable rates.
The total rent for 7 nights is: 7 x $60 = $420. To reserve this home, you will have to pay an up-front payment of 50% of the total rent which is $210 plus a refundable security damage deposit of $200 which is altogether $410.
All you need to pay to secure the apartment for your chosen dates is $410. The remaining balance will be paid via cash on your arrival. You will receive the $200 security deposit on your departure time via cash.
The apartment has the following features: fully furnished one bedroom apartment, fully furnished living room with chandeliers plasma TV, floor to ceiling sliding doors. dining table, computer with internet broad band wireless connection. Fully equipped bedroom with plasma television with cable connection, fancy lighting, heating system, window with good view. Fully equipped spacious kitchen with every useful appliances such as refrigerator, microwave, oven and cooker unit, cooking utensils etc.
Building features:- The apartment is located on 2301 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach FL 33139, easy access to cabs and 24/7 Doorman who announces visitors and accepts packages. Walking distance to shopping, Lincoln Road Pedestrian mall, Theater, Museums, Symphony, Library and many more. Restaurants & shops on site. Pet permitted.
I look forward to hearing back from you and reserving your stay. For more information on the property and the area you can contact me.
Thanks once again.
Martin Pchalek
1 (786) 377-6907
mail: [email protected]
Multi-Rentals Realty LLC
[email protected] <--- Note: The links in his signature point to [email protected]
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.
Hello,
I have attached our company agreement and booking contract which you must read carefully and follow all the instruction given on the form. You will have to pay your upfront deposit of $410 to the accountant via western union.
I do want you to send the deposit to My Accountant, you can view the name and address to send the deposit to in the agreement and booking form. Please do fill the agreement and booking form and you will also email me the receipt of payment for the Western Union:
Head Office Accountant Name: Kim Walker
Head Office Accountant Office Address: Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 USA
Please do forward me the payment confirmation as soon as you send the money also scan the receipt and send it to me for reference purpose, i will be waiting to hear from you with the agreement and booking form along with the payment confirmation so that i can commence with the booking and reservation.
Martin Pchalek
1 (786) 377-6907
mail: [email protected]
Multi-Rentals Realty LLC
[email protected]
Last edited by Con Warner on Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:45 am, edited 2 times in total.
Reason: New info.