by Michelle
Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:52 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.
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: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Aw: Kijiji - Risposta a "58mq Prestigioso bilocale"
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:31:39 +0200
Buongiornomi chiamo Katalina e ho a disposizione l'appartamento in Calle Frezzeria.
Qualcosa su di me:
sono una donna tedesca di 41 anni e ho lavorato come ingegnere di sviluppo a Venezia. Il mio periodo di contratto è scaduto e ora è tornato a Berlino- la mia città natale, per trascorrere del tempo con la mia famiglia e per avere un lavoro qui.
Il prezzo per un mese di affitto è di €450 comprese le spese mensili. E 'completamente arredato e attrezzato, ma vi è un deposito in cui è possibile depositare i miei mobili se si vuole portare la propria roba.
L'appartamento ha 55 mq ed è stato recentemente ristrutturato.
Come ho detto, io sono a Berlino perché io vivo qui adesso 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.
Come si può vedere il mio italiano non è molto buono, è per questo preferisco rispondere in inglese.
Grazie e fatemi sapere se avete domande per me.
Katalina Beich
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Aw: RE: Kijiji - Risposta a "58mq Prestigioso bilocale"
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:02:31 +0200
Dear Michelle
thank you for your attention and nice to meet you. The apartment is ready for you, you will only have to receive the keys and the contract to check it and see if you like it.
In order of that, I've found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast so you will receive the keys in less than 3 days. No one could help me show the apartment because I don't know the neighbors very well.
The solution I've chosen is provided by a company called UPS Logistics, so they will take care both the delivery and payment issues. I will support the shipping taxes for the package.
Regarding the monthly payments I want to receive them in my personal bank account, so I hope it will be no problem for you.
I would like to know more details about you. This just to know us better, it is very important for me to know who will live in my apartment because I want a good person.
I think you can understand me.. and finally I request money for 1 month of rent + 1 month warranty.
Hope to hear from you soon and I'll explain you more about how we will do this.
Sincerely,
Katalina Beich
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.
