Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:22 pm
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Recently seen writing from:-

ipTRACKERonline.com wrote:IP Address Quick Report
IP Address: 41.220.69.104
Organization: Mtn Nigeria
City: Lagos
Country of Origin: Nigeria
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From: Matilda Holmes ([email protected])
Sent: 15 October 2012 07:37:26
To: Michelle Banks

Thanks for the interest you have in my flat. The following are the basic details you need to know about the flat which is located at Union Street, City Centre, Dundee DD1 4BH. The flat is available and all the facilities present are new.

Rent: £ 600.00 Per Month-Bills Incl.
Refundable security deposit : £ 400
Utility ( water, gas, TV license. electricity and wireless Internet)
Home amenities includes - Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher,Microwave, Storage, cable, phone etc

Moreover, the flat benefits a secured parking space and it's fully furnished with all necessary house facilities but i can make it part or unfurnished if prefer. How many months do you intend to rent and do you have a reference in Dundee?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Mrs Holmes


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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by Spindel2 Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:16 pm
Hi
Wow, I see they are using all means to scam, this one ; [email protected] is really manipulating.He will get the money , right away in front of the nose of the reciever, as soon as he has the mtcn number .Really speculative .SMARTASS !!!
This is ugly and wicked and is done from Lagos, this time .They have people all over the world to collect the money , they bribe people too , in the western/Money gram offices , to get the money. Just the number, thats all they need .
I just wish this "industry " could be stopped , but it wont, we just need to educate ourselves to fight it.
This is the disadvantage of internet.
by Bubbles Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:38 am
Spindel2 wrote:I just wish this "industry " could be stopped , but it wont, we just need to educate ourselves to fight it.
This is the disadvantage of internet.


I agree with you Spindel2 and thank you for being a member here and helping to educate people and expose the scammers. For now that IS what he have to do.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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