by Con Warner
Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:11 pm
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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: doren koenig <[email protected]>
Date: 2013/11/13
Subject: RE: Anfrage zu Ihrem Objekt 72097497
To: Con Warner
Hallo,
Vielen Dank für Ihr Interesse, kaufte ich mir diese Wohnung für meinen Sohn, während er studierte, aber jetzt ist er wieder zu Hause dauerhaft in Großbritannien, so dass ich zu tun. Vermietung der Ort für unbegrenzte Zeit Bevor wir weiter gehen, ich, etwas über Sie, wie wie viele Personen Sie beabsichtigen in der Wohnung leben wollen, wissen, was Ihre Aufgabe ist es, wie alt Sie sind und wie lange Sie bleiben. Die Wohnung ist voll ausgestattet genau wie auf den Bildern eingerichtet und renoviert. Ebenfalls sehr wichtig sind die Versorgungsunternehmen für Wasser, Strom, Heizung, Gas, Internet, Kabel, Spülmaschine, Müllabfuhr, im Preis von 260 € pro Monat inklusive und ich denke, es ist bequem für uns beide. Alle Rechnungen werden von mir bezahlt werden und man muss nur das Geld für die Miete zu zahlen jeden Monat. Die Kaution beträgt 520 €, und Sie bekommen es zurück, wenn die Wohnung (Sie müssen mir mindestens 1 Monat Kündigungsfrist) überlassen, zu entscheiden. Sie können meine Möbel, oder Sie können auch Ihre eigenen, wenn Sie bevorzugen. Ich bin ein Neuroonkologie Arzt aus Großbritannien . Ich kann Vorkehrungen treffen, um die Wohnung von hier aus schnell und einfach mieten. Ich freue mich von Ihnen zu hören bald.
Mit besten Grüßen,
Hello,
Thank you for your interest , I bought this apartment for my son while he was studying , but now he's back home permanently in the UK , so I do . Rent the place for unlimited time Before we go any further, I want to live through you , like how many persons you intend in the apartment, something , know what your job is , how old you are and how long you stay . The apartment is fully equipped set up exactly like the pictures and renovated. Also very important are the utilities of water, electricity , heating, gas , internet, cable , dishwasher, garbage disposal , the price of 260 € per month inclusive and I think it is convenient for both of us. All invoices will be paid by me and you just have to pay the money for the rent every month. The deposit is 520 € , and you get it back if the apartment ( you have to give me at least 1 month notice) left to decide . You can find my furniture, or you can also make your own if you prefer . I am a neuro-oncology doctor from the UK . I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from here quickly and easily. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
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.