by Con Warner
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:17 am
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This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
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.
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: $260 / 3br - Tribeca/Soho Contemporary Loft (TriBeCa)
To: Con Warner
Hello ,
The apartment will be available for the period you
need it. Nov 30th to Dec 1st
The apartment will accommodate 3-7 people. Towels and linen are included
with all other amenities.
There is 24/7 internet Wifi in the apartment. There is washer and dryer
in the unit. There are subways and cheap
transportation system in the
neighborhood. there is airport pick-up.
Price per night: $260 (2 nights)
Total to secure the apartment: : $650
( including cleaning fee and security deposit) .
Payment will be received through bank transfer for quick booking. Get back to me soon in order to give you payment details to reserve the dates, the earlier the better.
Once payment is received i will instruct you on where to pick up keys to the apartment
I hope to hear from you soon so that the dates can be reserved.
Regards
Eric Stewart
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
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.
Last edited by Con Warner on Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:30 am, edited 1 time in total.
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