by Michelle
Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:08 am
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:34:27 -0700
Subject: Re: John replied to your ad: Responsible tenant looking for a 1 Bedroom Apartment/ Studio
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Hello,
Below are my details to make payment Via Western Union Money Transfer as that is the only way i can receive money here as my bank here is a local bank and my account officer told me so cause i deactivated my British account when i was traveling hoping that when i get back to united Kingdom i will activate it again,I will be shipping the package to you Through Dhl Courier Next day Delivery to you and that is a promise cause i don't like to disappoint people and that's why i want to ship the keys and documents to you via Dhl courier next day delivery so you know i am a man of my words,But remember you are making payment which is 100Gbp and i will ship the keys and documents to you immediately the deposit is confirmed and also the deposit is refundable immediately you move in...So let me know when you can make the deposit so i can have everything ready to be shipped to you??I am waiting to hear from you.
Receiver's Names......John William
Address............106 Mission Avenue
City................Victoria Island
State..............Lagos
Zip code.......234010
Country.........Nigeria
Text Question......God Is
Text Answer......Great
Please as soon as payment is made you will email me the full sending details including confirmation numbers from western union called.....M.T.C.N numbers..after the payment is confirmed by me i will ship the keys and document to you via Dhl courier next day delivery so you can receive it immediately and move in when you wish???I am waiting to hear from you,take care and remain blessed.
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.
