by Con Warner
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:49 am
[email protected] wrote:
Thanks for showing interest in my apartment, Let me introduce my self. Am mechanic who's self employed and the owner of his own company. I just move in few month ago to Manila to take care of my new outlet and continue from there. Kindly drive by to check out the exterior and if you wiling to rent the apartment let me know so move can move on. Apartment is located on: 1323 Lincoln Ave San Rafael, CA 94901
Rent $650
Deposit $650
Awaiting you respond ASAP
Thanks
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.
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.
