Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:48 pm
From: Caroline Ragozzino <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 8:31 AM
Subject: BELOW I ATTACHED THE LEASE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WHICH AWAIT YOUR SIGNATURE !!!
To: Michelle Banks


Michelle,

I am extremely happy that we have come to the end of the whole processes of the rental protocols and i have thus attached the rental agreement contract copy for you to read and understand the terms and conditions then you can go ahead and make the payment.

Immediately you receive this copy, and have understood all clauses indicated therein, you are to transfer the said amount by westernunion transfer to my mother, i state it again below:

Violeta Ragozzino
43 Leather Ln,
London,
Greater London
EC1N 7TJ, UK

Immediately the payment is done,you are to get back to me with your payment details such as:

1. 10 MTCN Digits
2. The senders first and last name
3. The total amount transferred

It is advised that you scan the receipt aswell to me after writing out the above requested details for further verification.

NB: The requested details shall be used to prepare the receipt that shall be issued and attached to your document as confirmation of payment received. Also, your original copies of the contract documents and receipt shall be signed and sent to your address by mail next day after payment confirmation.

Please confirm that this address is correct to receive your original copies of the contract and receipt of payment you might have made.


c/o: Michelle Banks


419 Rue de la Remarks
Eaterville
USA


You can go to any westernunion agent in your city and you will be able to make the payment from there to my mother OR search closest city at www.westernunion.com

Once again, thanks for choosing me and my room as i hope to receive a United State warmly when he arrive as my tenant.

I hope to receive the sign copy of the contract and a confirmation of receipt of payment from you with payment details as soon as possible to facilitate the processing of the whole issues.

Thanks
Caroline.


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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