by Michelle
Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:13 pm
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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.
ipTRACKERonline.com wrote:IP Address Quick Report
IP Address: 41.220.69.71
Organization: Mtn Nigeria
City: Ibadan
Country of Origin: Nigeria
* For a complete report on this IP address goto ipTRACKERonlineFrom: Ewen Cameron <[email protected]>
Date: 16 March 2012 09:48:35 CET
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Room info
Hello,
As regard the room that is available for rent.
Let me start with a brief discription about me and my flat:
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My name is Ewen, am 26,easy going, tidy,non smoker female.
I am currently working in DHL office which keeps me busy most of the day.
The most important thing is that, am looking for someone to share daily live and common value. so the ideal person i will like to share my apartment with must be a neat, trust worthy person and there must be a proof that he or she can pay for the monthly rent.
The flat has Three rooms, One is for me, One is about to be reserved for you and the last one is reserved for guests.. So the only thing we will have to share together is the kitchen and the living room. if that is ok with you...
The apartment is located at 28 rue des ecoles, 75005 Paris. France.
Its very close to the cafes, restaurant, cinema, shops and public transport which makes the apartment to be accessible.
The apartment has mini parking space, well furnished and equipped, it has desk,shelf, Internet Connection via wireless, LAN and Broadband for your computer if you have one.
The price for the room:
350 Euro for monthly rent.. (all bills included).
700 Euro Deposit..( it will be refunded back to you on your move-out date).
Mode of payment will always be in cash but your first payment will be paid directly to my Family Lawyer for proper procedure.
If you qre interested in renting the room or to reserve it for your selected date, you will have to show some commitment by paying the deposit and first month rent which include utilities ,so you don't need to pay any bills to moving in again.
Minimum duration in the apartment is one month and long term stay is welcome in the apartment.
So If you are interested in sharing the apartment with me, let me know Few things about you aswell before we proceed..
I wait your reply.
Ewen
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.
