Room for Rent and other rental scams
by apartmenthunter Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:22 am
****** <Split Topic - Michelle>

He changed the spelling to Karlos Hariis and the email to [email protected]

"Hello,
Thanks for your response, I am Karlos Harris the owner of the flat you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the flat not until i left for Germany for a construction job (I'm a construction engineer) I will be in Germany for few years so presently my flat is much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an understanding. I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more about yourself. Also how long do you intend to stay?


Flat Address : 14 rue des Jardins Saint Paul Paris France 75004
RENT FEE: 400euro per month, Security Deposit 300euro (refundable)

Amenities:
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer
Parking:
Automatic Garage
Security Alarm/Door
Interior:
Free Internet
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
I want you to provide answers to the application below:


*******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM******


( Private and Confidential )
Date:
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone:
Date of Birth:
Sex :
Occupation
Marital Status?
Present Address:
How long at this address?
Rent?
How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay
Reason for moving?Present Occupation:
How many people will be living in the home?
Move in Date?
..............................
........................................................................................
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , 6 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will
be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
Thanks

Karlos.
"
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by Michelle Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:31 am
FROM: Karlos Hariis [email protected]
TO: Michelle Banks

Sunday, July 1, 2012 7:29 PM
Yes you can reach me on my number +2347085548446 or we Skype harris6344.

Karlos.


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.
by finkleberry Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:31 am
I have had loads if these guys try the same thing and with the coinstarscam too. Fun thing to do is string them along for a few days then send them a link to this website with another person's complaint.about them attached. Then tell them they should choose their victims a bit better. Tell them they need to hide their I.p address a bit better coz they traceable, and you've reported them and cops on their way lol. I love this method! Make.fun out of their evilness! So much fun scaring those who try and thieve. From good honest people who actually earn their money rather than steal it!!! :beer:
by Michelle Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:28 am
Hello finkleberry and welcome to Scamwarners.

The things that you have described are the last things that you should do.

Once a scammer knows that he has been listed on this, or any other Anti-Scam site then he will simply change his e-mail address and continue. --- Intended victims rely on sites like this for up-to-date information and without it may suffer financial loss.
by Michelle Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:05 am
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