Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:02 pm
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From: Davidson G. <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: $740 / 2br - 875ft² - Immaculate! downtown condo..w/Parking ( mississauga , square one)
To: Con Warner


Hello and thank you for your interest!


I know that you have many choices on Craigslist and I appreciate that you contacted me. I think $740.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this opportunity!


You must understand, I'm not looking to make a business or a profit with it, I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own.


My name is Davidson G.Justin (owner of this apartment) and I sent you a few pictures of it, please check the attached file!


The apartment looks exactly like in the pictures. It has just been renovated (there's no problem if you have pets, as long as you clean up after them), totally finished, fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where we can deposit my furniture.
It is clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities: - Washing machine - Dishwasher - Dryer - Refrigerator - Stove - Oven - Juice Machine - Iron - Toaster - Coffee Maker - Microwave - Vacuum cleaner. It is very close, in walking distance to local transport, close to school, restaurants, and shopping, with very quiet neighbors and safe area. Great neighbors!


The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months, max 7 years. The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for. The rent for 1 month is $740.00 (for the whole apartment). The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month). No extra fees! It means water - sewer - trash - electricity - gas - cable and Internet.


Anyway, if you are really interested in this apartment, I want this rental to be as smooth as possible, so you can move in the apartment when you are ready, there's no other people into the apartment, it is unoccupied.


I look forward to hearing from you soon and I will send you more details.


Respectfully,Justin


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

Sounds safe. It's not!
These companies do not work this way.

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.


A P C Overnight - Nationwide next day delivery <[email protected]> wrote:

APC
overnight

We are proud to be the only carrier in our market place to be authorised and regulated by the FSA for our comprehensive insurance coverage.

The process for the completion of this transaction can be done in 2 simple steps.

The reason we are using this method for is faster order processing and better customer experience. Each of our agents takes responsibility of making sure that the orders are processed and shipped in the shortest time. This way, our customers have an updated status of their shipment at any time.

With our Express Service, the merchandise will arrive at your address within 48 hours after the payment is verified. The courier will be instructed to deliver the merchandise at your address after 5:00 PM. This is the best way, in order for you to be able to inspect the merchandise personally.


How to complete the payment?

Step 1 - Locate the nearest Western Union Office: (Available Here)
Step 2 - Make the payment with cash using the above APC Overnight agent details:


First name
William
Last name
Mansfield
Address
Warstone Road
City/State
Essington
Postal code
WV11 2RZ
Country
United Kingdom


William Mansfield takes responsibility for logistics UK’s accounting and financial activities. Since joining companies in 2007, William Mansfield has held a number of senior roles. He has led several financial projects and established sound commercial and financial control policies. In 2010, William Mansfield was promoted to his current position.


Once the payment was sent to our agent, e-mail us with the following information

10 digit reference#

Sender's first name

Sender's surname

Sender's City

Sender's Country

Amount sent in British pounds (GBP)



The transfer commission at Western Union is around of 3%-7%. We provide you the useful advice, in case you are asked by the Western Union agent for the purpose of the transfer, you can specify that you send the money to a person, because they charge an additional 10% for commercial purposes transfers.

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