Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Brian Osborne <[email protected]>
Date: 2012/5/2
Subject: Re: Brian replied to your ad: 1 or 2 bedroom house in Livingston!
To: Con Warner


Hello,
Thanks for your email and interest in my house and it is furnished and also can be rented Unfurnished but it has a big storage to put away things okay?and its available to move in and i also accept dss,so fill out my form below and we can go from there, since i am not residing there for now,The house is fully Furnished and has a big storage.The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils,refrigerator-freezer,four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, my computer connected with Internet access.I have the keys and document with me here in West Africa Nigeria to be precise,I and my wife had the intention of selling our property before leaving but after a while we decided to place it for rent and and had few tenants before now so the house is very available and ready for you to move in if you are really interested in my house.I am here on a missionary work with my family and will be here for 3yrs but on Due cases i will be visiting to check on you and my house cause absolute maintenance of my house is what i am after cause its newly renovated,Very spacious and Clean,So after Normal process is taking i shall be sending you the keys and document for you to move in, Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue, hope you are okay with the price of 250Pounds for deposit ,500Pounds Per Month including all bills like heat laundry facilities,and so on but your absolute maintenance of my house is most important to me, if you are really interested renting this house fill the application below and get back to me with the answers,Moreover as a man of God i intend to do my things with soft kindred heart.
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage 900
Parking 1 dedicated
Pet Policy Pets Allowed
Location...........Belfield Avenue,Livingston Eh53 0Qy,United Kingdom

********RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
********PRIVATE & \CONFIDENTIAL*********
Also,Please answer these questions below:
1)Your Full Name_____________________________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone__________________
3)How old are you___________________________
4)Are you married_ __________________________________
5)How many people will be living in the House__________________
6)Do you have a pet____ ___________________________________
7)Do you have a car_______ __________________________________
8)Occupation____________ _________________
9)What is your religion__ _____________________________________
10)How long are you willing to stay___________________________-
11)When do you intend to move in ___
12)1 month Or 2 month deposit needed___________________________
13)Picture of you or Occupants......--------------------

I personally will come visiting you sometime during the year as our new tenant,Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file as my new tenant and we can go on with the process.Awaiting your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you and you can ring me on the numbers Below

Thanks And God Bless.

Brian Osborne
+447045712681
+2347055339056

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.

Now isn't this interesting!

From your post he is renting properties in England.

But he is currently trying to obtain a "deposit" from me for some property he allegedly owns in Removed, California.

What a coincidence. He contacted me through Craigslist.

I'm going to send him an email that says "Interpol and FBI Alert" in the subject line and cc those two agencies and put in some nice affectionate language about location tracking through IP addresses.

Thanks!

Here is the email chain showing how he strung me along...


On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 2:12 AM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

You will have to send the money to me first to secure the house.

On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM, Removed wrote:
Thanks Brian,

As things stand now, I plan to arrive in Removed on Thursday January 3rd at around 4pm. My phone number is Removed and you can call me anytime.

Removed



On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 6:43 AM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
ok no problem

On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 6:08 AM, Removed wrote:
Hi Brian,

Thanks for your patience!

Some things just don't communicate well via email perhaps?

How about the evenings of January 3 and 4 for $45?

Your friend Removed



On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 3:20 AM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
I still dont understand please

On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 10:21 AM, Removed wrote:
Hi Brian,

You asked me to clarify my message below.

I think I have a fantastic new approach to top of the line real estate photography, as demonstrated by the attachment.

That image combines a foto of the actual house and curtilage with a dreamy Monet impressionist landscape.

Would you like me to create a similarly charming image, free of charge, on one of the properties you own?

Removed

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Removed
Date: Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: Tree Planter and Filmmaker Needs a Room January 4 and 5
To: Brian Osborne <[email protected]>


Hi Brian,

Thanks for keeping the door open!

It seems like you might work in the real estate business, which is excellent.

I've pioneered a new technique in photography that combines hyperrealism with impressionism in a historically beautiful and profound way.

The attached image, entitled Removed is an example of that technique, with the house and curtilage (including the fence) being in hyperrealist 21 megapixel HD and the lovely surroundings being draped in Monet French Impressionism.

I think this combination offers some pretty intriguing possibilities for the real estate market in terms of how to showcase high end properties.

What if I arrive early on Thursday and provide you with two images of properties and/or homes of your choosing free of charge by January 15?

Removed


On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 12:43 AM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

I can only accept 2 nights for $50,how about that????

On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Removed wrote:
Hi Brian, two nights for $25 would be awesome and I would leave the place better than I found it.

I would arrive on Thursday January 3 some time after 4pm and depart Saturday January 5 before 9am.

This year's planting Removed is at Removed.

Removed


On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 3:24 PM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

well my one room apartment which the pictures i have attached to this email is $300 monthly so what do you feel??and i know you want to stay for a Night yea???

On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Matt Dubuque <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Brian, I'm very modest means, but extremely tidy and considerate and leave the place better than I found it.

I will be exhausted after my long drive and two full days of climbing hills planting redwoods.

I'm simply looking for a softer bed and a nice shower with some warmth.

I'm trying to support my work in tree planting and in art.

If you care to state a price, I'll be pleased to consider it.

Merry Christmas to you!

Sincerely,

Removed



On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 1:58 AM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

That is alright by me but how much do you want to pay so i can see if i can consider you

On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Removed wrote:
Hi Brian, I was interested in a place for two days during my tree planting trip in Removed.

Is that important here?

Removed

On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 1:14 PM, Brian Osborne <[email protected]> wrote:
Nice house located in a quite subdivision, convenient location.
Large living room, nice size kitchen opens to a patio with fenced backyard,shed and Garden
Appliances: New Fridge, New Dishwasher, New built-in Microwave, New Stove, Washer and Dryer
Newly painted, New carpet,Great Association ( trash removal, snow removal, yard work, etc.) PAID by the owner,Available Immediately . Must see !!!All Utilities Included in the Rent

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/sbw/3496711506.html

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