by Michelle
Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:28 am
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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.
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Federica Stucchi ? [email protected]
00:41 (7 hours ago)
to Michelle Banks
Hello,
Thanks for the reply, I am an Italian Woman/Landlady, That work and
live in Roma, Italy and am living in a decent and furnished 3 bedroom
flat and I am willing to have it shared to a nice flatmate.
The room is still available for rent at €300 for a month and the
refundable deposit of €600 such as the security and damages deposit
wish will be giving back to you when you are leaving the house. The
room is modestly furnished with all amenities such as: High Speed
Internet, Air conditioning, TV with DVD players, refrigerator,
Wash/Dry machine, furnitures, bed, hardwood floors,amenities:
Furnished Living room and Bedroom, Leather furnitures and a walk-in
closet, a balcony or patio, ceiling fans, gas stove, garbage
disposal,and central air conditioning and heating, I bathroom and
Toilet, Fully equipped kitchen. Easy access and transportation options
are numerous. The rent fee includes utility
bills(electricity,water,etc) so you don't have to worry about that.
This apartment is also available for short or long term rental and its
a very quiet place to stay that is convenient to public
transportation. etc..
The rent fee includes all the utility bills such as
(electricity,water,gas,and internet connection,etc) so you don't have
to worry about that.
The flat is located at: Via Leonina, 45, 00184 Roma, Italy
Please there is no time waste anymore if you are interested in the
room unless you are not needing the room asap.
I'm a simple person and It will be the pleasure If I have you as my
roommate, I will take you round the City once you arrive here and also
can teach you Italian If you wish to learn. I would be willing to have
the room securely reserved for you so kindly get back to me asap to
proceed.
Regards,
Federica.
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.