by Con Warner
Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:59 pm
The email below is posted as it was received (in Italian) for reference. However, this is an English speaking site and if you wish to comment on this scam, please do so using English.
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!
The emails claiming to be from the company are fake.
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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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: Janis Dowding <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Kijiji - Risposta a "Bel monolocale arredato"
To: Con Warner
Salve,
il mio nome è Janis, ho a disposizione lo studio-appartamento di via Marco Burigozzo 8.
Qualcosa su di me: Io sono una donna single britannico 39 anni, senza figli, e ho lavorato come economista a Milano. Il mio periodo contrattuale non è scaduto e ora mi sono trasferito di nuovo a Londra-la mia città natale, per trascorrere del tempo con la mia famiglia e per ottenere un lavoro qui.
Il prezzo per un mese di affitto è di €435 comprese tutte le utenze. Ha 57m2. E 'completamente arredato e attrezzato,ma vi è un deposito in cui è possibile depositare i miei mobili se si vuole portare la tua roba.
L'appartamento è stato recentemente ristrutturato.
Come ho detto, io sono a Londra perché io vivo qui, ora e io sono l'unica persona che ha le chiavi dell'appartamento, ma ho una soluzione per risolvere questo problema, in modo da poter spostare in appartamento quando si riceve il chiavi.
Perdonami io uso inglese qui, ma io non parlo molto bene l'italiano.
Grazie e fatemi sapere se avete domande per me. Cordialmente,
Janis Dowding
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!
The emails claiming to be from the company are fake.
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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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: UPS Global Express <[email protected]>
Date: 2013/4/5
Subject: UPS Payment Invoice - Apartment for rent (Via Marco Burigozzo 8, 20122 Milan, Italy)
To: Con Warner
Welcome to UPS Global Express
Our company is the WORLD market leader in Global Express, Logistics and International Mail Services.
When Buyers and Sellers do not know each other, they need a third-party they can trust to reduce the potential risk of fraud and deception. UPS is a licensed escrow service company, regulated by governmental agencies, that acts as a trusted third party by collecting, holding and disbursing funds according to Buyer and Seller instructions. UPS provides protection for both Buyer and Seller. Buyers receive and inspect the merchandise before the Seller is paid. Sellers receive their money if the Buyer accepts the merchandise.
Important Delivery Information
Scheduled Delivery: 05-April-2013
Description of Goods: Apartment Keys and Rental Contract verified signed by the Sender. Owner of the apartment in: Via Marco Burigozzo 8, 20122 Milan, Italy. All the papers are double checked.
Shipment Information
Ship From:
First Name: Janis
Last Name: Dowding
Address: 41 Farringdon Road
City: London
Zip Code: EC1M 3JB
Country: United Kingdom
Ship To:
<Removed>
Number of Packages:
1
UPS Service: STANDARD
Weight: 0,5 KGS
Content:
KEYS; CONTRACT
Tracking Number: AVAILABLE AFTER TRANSFER
Payment Detail
Amount:
EUR 870.00 (1 month in security deposit+1 month of rent)
Payment Method:
Western Union Money Transfer
Shipping Costs:
Paid by the owner
UPS Agent
First Name: Mark
Last Name: Camwell
Address: 163 Arthur Road
City: London
Zip Code: SW19 8AD
Country: United Kingdom
NOTE: The transfer must be made within 48 working hours after you will receive this payment notification from UPS Global Express.
NOTE: The transaction was registered from United Kingdom and the payment must be sent on the name of our Agent (Mr. Mark Camwell), via Western Union Money Transfer.
You can find your local Western Union offices at any Bank, Postal Offices or you can search here: http://www.westernunion.com/info/agentL ... try=global .
Once the transfer is made, please forward us the following information:
- #MTCN Number (Money Transfer Control Number)
- Sender's Name and Address
- Western Union Paper Scan
*NOTE: The Buyer has the right of a fully refund of the deposit in case of any plausible reason, or if the apartment is not as in the description. The money will be refunded by our agents in the same day.
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