by Michelle
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:15 am
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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.
From: harry bent ( [email protected] )
Sent: Thu 4/29/10 7:23 PM
To: Michelle
Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the home you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the home with my family, before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in the (WEST AFRICA,NIGERIA) and presently my home is still available for rent and I'm not willing to sale my home anymore. It include the utilities like hydro, washer and security, I have my furniture in the store if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem. Please i want you to note that i'm a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will want you to take absolute care of my home and I want you to treat it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.
Property Basics:
Pets Allowed: Cats, Small Dogs, Large Dogs
months rent $1000.
Features:
Dishwasher Microwave Patio Refrigerator
Yard Garage Storage Washer/Dryer High Speed Internet
Rent Includes Water.
Property Description:
The Two bedroom home with wardrobe space open plan living / dining area . It is furnished with one sofa, a coffee table, shelving with LCD TV, DVD and a dining table for six. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances including fridge freezer, oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer one Car Garage.
So fill out the application form below if you know you are fully interested if you know you are not interested don’t fill out the application form.
.RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name: ______________________
Driver's Lisc. #: _______________________ State : _______
Present Address: __________ How Long? __________
Phone:_____________ Married: __________
Spouse's Name: __________
Children? __________ How Many? __________ Ages? __________
Pets? __________ What Kind? __________ How Many? __________
YOUR EMPLOYMENT
Employer: __________
Employer Address: __________
Supervisor: __________
Bus. Phone: __________
How Long on Present Job? __________
Annual Income: _________
SPOUSE'S EMPLOYMENT
Employer: __________
Employer Address: __________
Supervisor: __________
Bus. Phone: __________
How Long on Present Job? __________
Annual Income: _________
REFERENCES
Personal Reference: __________ Phone: __________
Credit Reference: __________ Phone: __________
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i have
it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and contacting
you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the
document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on
trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know
that,we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand , so
please do not let us down in this our property.
God bless you more as you do this .
Regards
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.
