Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Matthias Möller <[email protected]>
Date: 2013/4/17
Subject:
To: Michelle Banks

Hello,

First of all i'm sorry to write you in english but i don't speak norwegian. I just read your e-mail regarding my apartment located in : Dues vei 40, 4023 Stavanger. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1 kitchen. I bought this apartment for my daughter during her studies in Norway, but now she's back home permanently, so I'm renting the place for unlimited time.
Before we go any further I would like to know a little something about you, like how many persons you intend to live in the apartment, and for how long.
The flat is exactly like in the pictures, fully furnished and renovated. Also, very important, the utilities (cold/hot water, electricity, wireless broadband Internet, digital TV, 1 parking spots, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.) are INCLUDED in the price of 7700NOK/month. As for me, you can rest assured that I will never ask you to leave the apartment. My daughter is building her life here, and i am too old to move to Norway, so we won't disturb you.
You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. If you decide to use yours, you will have access to a very large and well ventilated cellar, where you can store my furniture.
Now, a little bit about myself so we can get to know each other better. My name is Matthias Möller and I'm a 58 years old graphic designer from London /United Kingdom, planning to retire in the next 2 years.
I have a lovely wife,Sarah and a 25 year old daughter, Maria. I am very proud to say that soon I'm going to be a grandfather . Another member of our family is a 8 year old Labrador which we all love, so, I have no problem if you will keep pets.
The only inconvenience is that my job doesn't allow me to leave London even for one single day. We just hired some new staff and I'm in charge of their training.
But this won't affect you at all. I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from London (on my expense of course).


Looking forward to hear from you soon.

All the best from United Kingdom!


Matthias Möller
Department Manager in Graphic Design
44 Edgware Road
London
W2 1ED
United Kingdom

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.

Matthias Möller [email protected]

to Michelle Banks
Hi,

Thank you for your reply but the matter is that I'm in London already. Like I have inform you before, the price you shall pay for one month of rent will be 7700NOK, with no extra taxes to pay. The money, I want to revive it monthly to my bank account, so I hope it will be no problem for you to wire the money to my bank account. The apartment is ready for you, you will need only to receive the keys and the contract to check it, and see if you like it.
Obviously we need a way to complete this deal, that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after. In order of that I have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast, and in this way you will receive the Keys in less than 3 days, if you move fast as well. The solution is provided by a company called TNT which is similar to FedEx, DHL or UPS, which will handle both payment and delivery of the Keys.
I have found a procedure that will allow you to pay for the rent of the apt only after you will receive the keys of it and through this way you will see it and decide if you will stay in the apt or not before I receive my payment.Please click on the link bellow to the TNT website to see how we can complete the deal safely and fast directly from the website of the company where the procedure is explained: http://www.tnt.com/express/en_gb/site/h ... ivery.html
Let me know if you are interested please because I really need to take care of this matter by the end of this week or the beginning of the next one.

[email protected]

Hi,

I want to inform you that TNT will hold the money until you will confirm to them that you like the apt and keep the keys. If you don't like it, you only have to return the keys to them after they will refund the money to you and they will deliver the keys back to me on my expense.
I will need to inform you the steps about how this service works and how we can make it happen. You will only have to deposit to TNT Service 2 months of rent - ( 7700NOK + 7700NOK = 15400NOK ) - so they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the keys and the contract.No deposit required.
Like I said, I will pay for a 3 days delivery so you will receive the Keys and the contract signed by me right away. I will explain to you step by step how this will work:
1 - To start this transaction i will need to know your full shipping information, full name, full shipping address to proceed with this deal .
2 - I go to the TNT Office and leave the Keys and the contract in your name as the intended receiver.
3 - TNT will check the envelope to see if everything is OK with it and also the legal papers that will come along with the Keys.
4 - TNT will send you a delivery notification to let you know they have the Keys and the papers in their custody, in which you will be told that they have the Keys and that they checked it.
5 - At this point you will have to go to your Bank Location and make a money transfer to the bank account of TNT Representative for the amount we agreed, the total amount you shall deposit is 15400NOK.
6 - After you make the deposit you will have to send the infos about the money deposit to TNT.
7 - TNT will verify the payment informations and if everything is in order they will deliver the Keys and the contract to you .
8 - After you receive the package, You will go and check the apt and in 3 days you must contact them and tell them if you keep the apt or not, if everything is in order you will instruct TNT to release the funds to me.
If you don't like the apt they will send your money back and you will send them the keys and the contract to them to return the package back to me on my expense.

I will pay TNT Service for the shipping.

Now i must know for sure if you agree because here are a lot of peoples interested to have this apartment rented and i want to know for sure what i must tell them. If you agree what i suggested i will tell them that my apartment is already rented and i will keep it for you. If you agree then i must have all the shipping details so i will be able to make all the arrangements for the TNT delivery.

Thank you for your interest and wait news from you.

From the fake courier company

[email protected]

Welcome to TNT Global Air Express


Our company is the WORLD market leader in Global Air Express and international mail services.



Third Party Service reduces risks associated with Internet transactions by acting as a licensed neutral third party for online transactions. The Owner delivers the package to one of nearest TNT Global Air Express agents for the evaluation of contents. The package will remain in the company custody until the receiver will send the payment by Priority Service Bank Transfer. After verifying the funds, TNT Global Air Express is ready to ship the parcel to the designated address.


NOTE: We order to avoid the earlier pick up of the funds by the shipper based on fact that he is aware of the sent payment - we are thanking you for choosing our third party service for your transactions - which will be revealed to the shipper along with all the transaction details after the delivery and your clearance. Consider this security measure if you have not dealt with the Owner before and you believe that this is in your best interest.

Owner Information
Full Name Matthias Möller
Address 44 Edgware Road
London, W2 1ED
Country United Kingdom
Status Approved
Tenant Information
Full Name Michelle Banks
Address 419 Rue De La Remarks
Country United States
Status Approved
Shipment Information:

Service: TNT Global Air Express
Delivered In: 3 Days
Description of goods: Apartment Keys and Rental Contract verified signed by the Sender. All the papers are double checked.
Shipping & Handling: NOK 0,00
Immediate payment: NOK 15400,00

NOTE: You will receive the Tracking Number after the payment is confirmed to us.

Payment Information:
The TNT Tenant Protection service guarantees to its customers full safety for their transactions by collecting, holding and disputing funds according to Tenant and Owner instructions. To enjoy the purchase protection, you must submit payment by Urgent Transfer (Priority Service Bank Transfer) to the following TNT Representative bank account. You will pay some additional fees but in this way we will be able to receive the funds in 24 Hours and we will start the shipping immediately.

How to send the payment:

Send the payment by Bank Transfer (Priority Service) using the following TNT Representative account Details :


TNT Representative Account Name : TNT Express
Beneficiary Bank Name : BARCLAYS
Beneficiary Bank IBAN : GB80 BARC 2080 1493 9849 xx
Beneficiary Bank Account Number : 939849xx Sort Code: 208014
Beneficiary Bank Swift Code : BARCGB22
Beneficiary Bank Address : 61 Westrow Dr
Beneficiary Bank City : London
Beneficiary Bank Zip Code : N22 8QX
Beneficiary Bank Country : United Kingdom

How to complete and confirm payment :

1.The payment must be sent by bank transfer to the bank account of our TNT Representative.
2. After payment is complete send us the receipt from your bank by FAX and e-mail ( [email protected] ).
3. E-mail us the serial numbers of the payment receipt document.
4. Fax the payment receipt to our fax number: (+44) 1473 883 432

*** Once the bank transfer clears and our TNT Representative confirms payment, we will start the shipping process. We will hold the funds until you send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the Apartment . As soon as we receive your confirmation we will release payment to the Owner.

Regards,

TNT Protection Department!

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Account reported - Michelle

This "genious" now uses the name of Stefan Corbeel. for a rent in Luxembourg for 620 euros.

DONT ANSWER TO HIS EMAIL

He uses the exact same speech and address.