Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Alvi83 Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:35 am
Hi Team,

Thanks to your website I could identify a scam rental method, A person who is supposed to be renting her property contacted me recently asking if I was interested in renting a room in the city where I am going to study soon. This person got my contact details from a website where students searching for room post its own room preferences.

I could identify it as scam because the same person's name was posted in your website as a scammer, but now it is using a different email address, the email is an exactly template just changing some key words (city, address)

Thanks to you I could avoid a really bad time, Below you can find the email thread for your own investigation and I hope this helps others to don't fell into this cheating.

---------------------------------



Delivered-To: [email protected]
Received: by 10.204.78.12 with SMTP id i12csp188454bkk;
Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:57:40 -0700 (PDT)
Return-Path: <[email protected]>
Received-SPF: pass (google.com: domain of [email protected] designates 10.52.70.15 as permitted sender) client-ip=10.52.70.15
Authentication-Results: mr.google.com; spf=pass (google.com: domain of [email protected] designates 10.52.70.15 as permitted sender) [email protected]; dkim=pass [email protected]
Received: from mr.google.com ([10.52.70.15])
by 10.52.70.15 with SMTP id i15mr4503364vdu.100.1348379860200 (num_hops = 1);
Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:57:40 -0700 (PDT)
DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed;
d=gmail.com; s=20120113;
h=mime-version:in-reply-to:references:date:message-id:subject:from:to
:content-type:content-transfer-encoding;
bh=lG1jK7bNmupPzIEclIxY3KX1mK3FnzP59fO7AqgpZT8=;
b=o0wcRFc/q0GdblIUCh+ceofM53PlFC1J8zXDJ1uPEkyjXagtzNrQZowgHnuxAyybmD
cgofEDTJnHVTQHVXLMdBtvLFvnAhw2U7ksTaqFPpetbN5DcyiIP89xuXwtR4FREvMM/X
y5veVsRBNtN5pJuT6ALHVaNB2waEvCebGJYuhougSxlJz6yoNCryZuMm4eHYb42dgEwd
4rUIjIUJwsjvVOiez6WNsPH0KiqVkadFnuoGU5O8P+DVtcGiDOviFG9IBm5iTgDWLYXY
XJV9Vz8YCVhv12qCLH61obddX0BeJMULvmH9k/eeYp5l9pg67FCa6IW1aGeBsXuddor/
Q18g==
MIME-Version: 1.0
Received: by 10.52.70.15 with SMTP id i15mr4503364vdu.100.1348379860181; Sat,
22 Sep 2012 22:57:40 -0700 (PDT)
Received: by 10.58.164.162 with HTTP; Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:57:40 -0700 (PDT)
In-Reply-To: <CAMje+z+T=uBb-4MMk-vz5qeMskYPjw+yjuouNYZOR22szZiexg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPWrzh=1R=zHDyxAnxge6iatPag=y_Qz=yFGi+5o3Vp87Stu=w@mail.gmail.com>
<CAMje+zL7khtB0yR-soriDD-A5jiFmCvcesZEO+aHzVAEmfwCQQ@mail.gmail.com>
<CAPWrzh=2XP6-giKLcGjrQZKnsryp8o7Hr72qEz---eNtMDrsTQ@mail.gmail.com>
<CAMje+zLqxh4rHFY0uDKac-1wDr1deMgWprqPBnSz2N0fKZXwGA@mail.gmail.com>
<CAPWrzhmrm5XXFxke31UZMXg0a-H8_uzaRFRtEGSQn_CyoYtCFg@mail.gmail.com>
<CAMje+zL0vySAaUhbPUy4VcEXhqxUWeFxw=xVbTb2cuBMg3Wmwg@mail.gmail.com>
<CAPWrzh=vpBTDDhGHCUxcfPod921PB_nHwzuvTv3JQukYZTx=4g@mail.gmail.com>
<CAMje+z+T=uBb-4MMk-vz5qeMskYPjw+yjuouNYZOR22szZiexg@mail.gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:57:40 +0100
Message-ID: <CAPWrzhnp2HinpGwYwDTRkaJ7s3KCDGKYBvAfbOdxHh_Af0bKvA@mail.gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Accommodation in Muenster
From: Federica Stucchi <[email protected]>
To: Not My Name <[email protected]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Hello -Someone-,

Thanks for the message. Yes, It's all Okay with me if you pay (400
euros) to reserve the room. If you agree, then send me your details in
other to sign make the contract immediately,

Also, I will let you know the best way you can transfer the money to
me here in London not to my German Account. I hope to read from you to
know your decision.

Waiting to read from you asap.

Federica.

On 9/23/12, Not My Name <[email protected]> wrote:
> I appreciate the provided information, you must know that I live in a
> country that sadly is full with bad intentioned people, that's why I aske=
d.
>
> For the same reason, to reserve the room I'm willing to deposit to your
> german account 1 month in advance (300 euros) the rest I can give it to y=
ou
> upon my arrival.
>
> I think it will be enough to reserve the room, I hope you find this well.
>
> If you are ok with this, please let me know to send you all the details f=
or
> the contract.
>
> Cheers;
> On Sep 22, 2012 4:11 PM, "Federica Stucchi" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Thanks for the reply and interest in my flat. I understand how you
>> feel but sorry, I can and will never do fake reservation. I am not a
>> person like that and I am not here to play games with anyone. Your
>> arrival to Muenster by Oct. 1st is Okay. It's a good arrival date. You
>> just need to trust me that I am sincere and I can never do fake
>> reservation for you. If anyone try to play smart or do fake
>> reservation, Even though If I am the one, You can forward my
>> Information to the Police. I guarantee you that because I am not here
>> for games and I don't do things fake.
>>
>> A little about myself: Am 24 yrs old Professional from Italy with a
>> degree holder in Business administration. Am cool,
>> clean,honest,Trustworthy,down to earth with a good sense of humor.
>> Just through through with my Education there few months ago before
>> moving to my Dad apartment here.
>>
>> I do like Reading, Cooking, Swimming, Camping, Fishing and Meeting
>> important people.
>>
>> I am currently in London to visit my sister who is seriously sick and
>> I would be spending some days here with her to take care of her kid.
>>
>> My late Father owns the apartment but was inherited to me after his
>> death few years ago which It has been changed to mine now and I have
>> the certificate with me and I have planned to move in, start living
>> and working here in Muenster after my Education.
>>
>> A contract would be involved in this in which we both have to sign.
>> Kindly get back to me with your full Name and Address, Move in and
>> Move out date and any means of your identification (A scanned copy of
>> your passport or I.D card) as i would be needing this in preparing the
>> contract asap.
>>
>> After Signing the contract you will proceed with the payment of there
>> refundable deposit and month rental fee in advance and a receipt would
>> be issue for the payment to confirm reservation.
>>
>> Hope you understand me.
>>
>> Federica.
>>
>> On 9/22/12, Not My Name <[email protected]> wrote:
>> > Ok. Im still interested and I agree in doing the 1-month deposit
>> > payment,
>> > but could you let me know how I could ensure this is not a fake
>> > reservation.
>> >
>> > I will be able in a positive case to do the deposit on Monday.
>> >
>> > I'll arrive to munster in Oct 1st.
>> > On Sep 22, 2012 8:55 AM, "Federica Stucchi"
>> > <[email protected]>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hello thanks for the reply and interest in my flat. Yes, I agree to
>> >> all you have said and It is all Okay with me.
>> >>
>> >> The room becoming available from NOW, hence we can negotiate the
>> >> actual moving in date.
>> >>
>> >> We have also have a cleaner, which is coming to the flat ever 14 days
>> >> for the communal areas and your room on request to avoid any issues
>> >> normally arising from a shared flat situation.
>> >>
>> >> Throughout the house there is 24/7 unlimited wireless Internet
>> >> provision, which also provides access to a large movie collection
>> >> database for your pleasure.
>> >>
>> >> I am currently in London to visit my sister who is seriously sick and
>> >> I would be spending some days here with her to take care of her kid
>> >> but I will be moving back to Muenster before your arrival and after
>> >> you sign a contract with me and make the advance payment for the
>> >> reservation of the room. The ROOM is suitable for both SINGLE and
>> >> COUPLES occupancy (meaning the room can also be offered to any room
>> >> sharer or couples).
>> >>
>> >> My flat is Located within the Muenster Council area, in friendly,
>> >> residential, quite and safe neighbourhood with excellent transport
>> >> options to the nearest tube station.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> TUBE STATIONS and BUS STOPS:
>> >>
>> >> 3-5min walking distance to nearest tube station.
>> >> 8-10min walk to the University area
>> >>
>> >> There are night buses (36 & 6) and also a reliable mini-cab service
>> >> right up the street too.
>> >>
>> >> In Germany, A contract must be involved between the Tenant and the
>> >> Landlord which the Tenant must sign a contract and pay a One month
>> >> rent and Security Deposit to the Landlord before moving into the
>> >> Apartment. I really want to know If you are satisfied with what I sai=
d
>> >> and I would be glad to know If you still want to continue with me and
>> >> we can proceed. I would be willing to have the room securely reserved
>> >> for you so you would have to make a reservation for the room. Should
>> >> we proceed with signing the contract together and making the payment
>> >> for the reservation??? I hope you are satisfied with all this and Hop=
e
>> >> to read from you soon.
>> >>
>> >> Regards,
>> >>
>> >> Federica.
>> >>
>> >> On 9/22/12, Not My Name <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >> > The apartment looks nice, For sure I rather to have a room reserved
>> >> before
>> >> > my arrival, I 'd like to know if its possible to reserve the room
>> >> > for
>> >> like
>> >> > 2 months to check any other detail, and then I might stay longer
>> >> > since
>> >> I'll
>> >> > be living in Munster around 2 years.
>> >> >
>> >> > Please let me know what do you think and could you tell me also how
>> >> > we
>> >> > would proceed to reserve the room?
>> >> >
>> >> > Cheers!!
>> >> > On Sep 22, 2012 6:29 AM, "Federica Stucchi"
>> >> > <[email protected]>
>> >> > wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Hello,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Thanks for the reply, I am an Italian Woman/Landlady, That work an=
d
>> >> >> live in M=FCnster, Germany 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 =80300 for a month and the
>> >> >> refundable deposit of =80600 such as the security and damages depo=
sit
>> >> >> wish will be giving back to you when you are leaving the house. Th=
e
>> >> >> 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-i=
n
>> >> >> 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: Schlossplatz 85 48149 M=FCnster, Germany
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 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 m=
y
>> >> >> 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 t=
o
>> >> >> proceed.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Regards,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Federica.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On 9/22/12, Not My Name <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >> >> > Hi Federica,
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Yes, I'm still looking for a room.
>> >> >> > We can meet at skype for more info ;)
>> >> >> > Skype: notmyemail
>> >> >> > www.facebook.com/notmyemail
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Cheers!!
>> >> >> > On Sep 22, 2012 5:48 AM, "Federica Stucchi"
>> >> >> > <[email protected]>
>> >> >> > wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> Hello, I saw your posting on the website that you are looking
>> >> >> >> for
>> a
>> >> >> >> room to rent in Muenster. Please, Let me know if you are still
>> >> looking
>> >> >> >> because I have about to Single rooms available for rent in my
>> >> >> >> apartment in Muenster. I am waiting to read from you to know if
>> you
>> >> >> >> are still looking. Also let me know which country you are comin=
g
>> >> from.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Federica.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >
>>
>
Advertisement

by AlexanderXVI Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:39 pm
Dear people,

I had the same, we need to find this criminal who is doing these illegal things on the internet.
this criminal wanted me to pay a deposit of 600 euro, happily i did some research and found out it's a cybercriminal who messes up a lot of students searching for accomodation. He asks for ID's and uses them. He also got my ID copy. Im very scared what this criminal will do with my ID copy i scanned. What should I do? i want to hunt this criminal down. This has to stop. This Federica Stucchi person who has 5 facebook accounts, acting like a very nice and decent person. But so evil. Maybe the lady on the picture is not the criminal, if so she has to watch out for the federal agencies.

Glad i found some trustworthy accomodation now which is all safe.

Sincerely,

Alexander from The Netherlands.

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: ClaudeBot and 17 guests