by Michelle
Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:37 am
[email protected]
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.
2013/10/18 Rita Annes
<[email protected]>
Hi,
Thanks for your mail, and It's really nice to know your
interest in my room..
Further more, The room has a bed that can contain two and
there is also desk lamp and chair for your reading. but i
still need to be sure of your interest first before i
reserve the room for you or for your selected date. but am
willing to rent the room to you.
I have also attached my Picture ID for you, and I think You
and I can learn to understand and appreciate each other’s
lifestyle and to respect each other during your stay here.
However, if you are interested in renting the room you will
have to book for it as soon as possible by paying for your
rent and the security deposit directly to my Family English
Lawyer, (currently in U.K) via Bank to Bank transfer. but
before your payment to my Lawyer, let me have the following
information that we enable my Family Lawyer prepare the
Tenant Agreement Form in which you and i will sign after
coming to agreement. then you will bring along your copy of
the Agreement Form on your move-in date.
Let me have the following information for reservation..
1. Your actual moving-in and moving-out date...?
2. Your current home address...?(The purpose of the address
is to enable me send a copy of the Agreement form to you,
which you will bring along on your move-in date)
3.your Picture ID...?
About the signing of the Tenant Agreement Form that will be
prepared by my Family Lawyer will be after having your
Receipt of Booking, so that we can be sure of your
seriousness in renting the room. More so, i will also have
to sign that i have received some certain amount from you
for the rent and security deposit, so the receipt of your
payment will be attached to the Form for future reference
which is proper..
So let me have your reservation details and then you proceed
with your payment then we sign the Contract to finalize the
procedure.
I wait your responds.
Rita
From: Rita Annes <[email protected]>
Date: 2013/10/22
Subject: Re: My room reservation details
To: Michelle Banks
Hi,
How are you today, i hope you are fine overthere as i do here, and i will be glad to see you here soon...
your selected dates are ok with me and my lawyer and i also accept that you come even ealier before your selected date so you are given 2days free nites..
I have also informed my lawyer about your interest, and he also agreed that you proceed with your payment for reservation, so i will send the Agreement Contract to you in 48hrs if you will make your transfer done ontime. Because my lawyer need to have your payment receipt for confirmation.
Here is my lawyer's account details for your payment.
Bank Name...The cooperative Bank.
Account Name; LIFECOM UK
Account Number; 10230643
Sort; 152025
IBAN; GB81RBOS15202510230643
Swift; RBOSGB2L
Ref: 5290210015442737 (Bank Details Noted - Michelle)
So make your transfer and let me have a clear transfer receipt for confirmation to know the months you have secured ..
I wait your responds.
Rita
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.
