Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Channing Kyle <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Ang. 2 sovrum Södermalm

Hej,
Tack för ditt intresse för min lägenhet. Tyvärr har jag inte skrivit på svenska, eftersom jag inte talar mycket bra och är bättre att skriva på engelska. Om du har svårt att förstå mitt budskap på engelska, tveka inte att kontakta mig på svenska, och jag ska göra mitt bästa för att svara på alla dina frågor.
First of all I'm sorry for the late reply but I had a lot to work and this is the time I could give you a message. From the site add, you could see, that the apartment located in: Vindragarvägen 17, Stockholm 117 50 . I am looking for someone to live in it, as soon as possible, because my company has won the auction for a project, in construction, for a building that will rise up in London, United Kingdom. I am a civil engineer, so my accommodation period in London will be about 4 years. As a result of this I want to rent the apartment, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I am the owner of the apt and it is like in the pics. The apartment is furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). The rent for 1 month is 8300 SEK including all utilities (water, electricity, Internet, cable, parking, air conditioning, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator). You can move in the apt in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I am the only person who has the keys but I hope that we will find a solution.

Thank you for your interest and I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

With Respect,
Channing Kyle
35 Grange Court
London, NW10 1SH United Kingdom
P.S. Please tell me if this is what are you looking for and reply my only if you are truly interested in the apartment

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. The website he points you to, NUS Cargo - nuscargo.com has been reported as fraudulant.

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.

Got the same mail but under a different name...

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Hej,
Tack för ditt intresse för min lägenhet. Tyvärr har jag inte skrivit på svenska, eftersom jag inte talar mycket bra och är bättre att skriva på engelska. Om du har svårt att förstå mitt budskap på engelska, tveka inte att kontakta mig på svenska, och jag ska göra mitt bästa för att svara på alla dina frågor.
First of all I'm sorry for the late reply but I had a lot to work and this is the time I could give you a message. From the site add, you could see, that the apartment located in: Seminariegatan 2, 413 13 Göteborg . I am looking for someone to live in it, as soon as possible, because my company has won the auction for a project, in construction, for a building that will rise up in London, United Kingdom. I am a civil engineer, so my accommodation period in London will be about 4 years. As a result of this I want to rent the apartment, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I am the owner of the apt and it is like in the pics. The apartment is furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). The rent for 1 month is 3100 SEK including all utilities (water, electricity, Internet, cable, parking, air conditioning, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator). You can move in the apt in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I am the only person who has the keys but I hope that we will find a solution.

Thank you for your interest and I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Be aware of this company! Deeply involved in a plot to scam me with real estate...

/Odd

Below is the fake invoice from the fake courier company with the fake website...

From: NusCargo.com <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 111:11
Subject: Transaction Started For Package # Q0080768892
To: Con Warner


Dear Con Warner,
Thank you for choosing NUS CARGO, the safest, most convenient and flexible way for on-line shipping. We are sure that our service will satisfy your needs.
The transaction identification number is Q0080768892, as follows:
Transaction Details
Tracking Number Q0080768892
Description Apartment Keys and Contract
Deposit amount SEK 7.600,00
Inspection Period 5 Days
Way of paying Bank Transfer
This payment invoice has been issued for the following:

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Identification for each item(s) will be checked and verified before starting the transaction. On the other hand, for Buyer's assurance we conduct paper verification prior to all our transactions to avoid transactions with stolen goods.

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Important:
Once your payment is done, please send a justification (copy of your bank statement form) by fax +44 20 331 80418 or e-mail .

Our services are available only to those who can act in their full capacity, as intended and desired by EU Law (Civil Code art. 2), that is the capacity to conclude contracts and sales.

The money must be paid net of the sending and receiving costs, any mistakes made in transferring the money can cause delays and further expenses.

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Payment must be made by Bank Transfer within 72 hours after receipt of instructions.

Next step to be taken: The Buyer must send the payment to NUS CARGO Limited.


NUS CARGO Limited bank details:
Bank Name BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Holder Name NUS CARGO Limited
IBAN GB91 BARC 2098 2133 9523 12
BIC (SWIFT) BARCGB22
Bank Address 2/4 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 4PH
Sort Code 20-98-21


Intellectual and other property rights to the information contained in this sheet are held by NUSCARGO LTD with all rights reserved © 2012
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If you have any questions / concerns regarding this transaction, or if we can be of service to you in any way, please reply to this message and please do not change the subject line; in this way we will be able to identify your transaction details and offer you a proper answer.

Contacting other departments may cause misunderstandings, errors or delays in your transaction / receiving your item(s).

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LEARN MORE ABOUT NUS CARGO:

NUS CARGO is a well-known name in carrier services, From personal letters to large business logistics, it's all here.

With a few clicks of the mouse and a quick response to our procedures, receive and enjoy your item(s).

See more details:`
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WE ARE THERE WHEN YOU NEED US!

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Our highly motivated and dynamic International-Team of native English speakers is always available for your inquiries.