by Michelle
Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:45 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.
From: duffy brenard ([email protected])
Sent: 04 June 2012 18:52:16
To: Michelle Banks
Hello and good evening to you.
I am Mr Brenard husband to Emily whom you had earlier contacted and shown interest for a flat to rent here in Oxford, i had earlier tried to talk to you on phone but just couldn't get to hear anything from your end perhaps the network was the problem. Sincerely i appreciate your interest for the flat and this we had kept fully reserved so you can come move in at your arrival to Oxford on the 18th of June.
However, i had called to confirmed if everything was okay because you had previously promised to get the transfer done and get back to Emily with the scan copy of the transfer receipt which still now we are expecting it to hear from you. I will just appreciate if you would get to contact Emily directly because i hardly come around due to work purpose as to when it might be best and convenient for you to get the transfer done so my Lawyer can as well proceed with the tenancy agreement and contract.
I will be waiting for your kind response.
Regards
Mr Duffy Brenard
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.
