by Con Warner
Thu May 20, 2010 12:21 pm
Also using the email addresses: [email protected] & [email protected] with the name "Tony Adeola"
The response from his "wife":
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 to 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.
Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hear from you.I am
David Palmer,the owner of the Apartment you are making inquiry of.Actually I resided in the Apartment with my family,presently we moved away due to my transfer from my working place,my Apartment is Located at Flat 8, Kings Court 75 Queen's Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol, Avon BS13 8PG, UK0 and presently my Apartment is still available for rent for 350GBP per month including the utilities like hydro,washer,gas,internet, council tax and one secured parking Space,it is fully furnished but we can get it unfurnished for you if you prefer that..Now, I went for a Crusade in the West Africa and i will like you to get in touch with my wife in the United states for more details & pictures of our Apartment as She is with the keys and the documents to the Apartment.Please, i want you to note that i am a kind and honest person,also i spent a lot of money on my property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this Apartment and want you to treat it as your own,I hope you understand that.I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i eventually come to Campbell to see our clean it is and will try to do that some day...Where are you located? let us know how soon you are willing to move in as we are deciding very soon on who to take our Apartment.Email my wife Mary, on ([email protected]) she will attend to you better.
cal +2347063666433.
Thanks for your interest.
Best Regards,
David Palmer.
The response from his "wife":
Hello Con Warner,
I am after the good care of my apartment, I am willing to rent the
apartment to you for as long as you want. I want you to know I will
only send you the keys and documents once the two weeks rent payment
has been confirmed.We are willing to rent for as long as you are
willing to stay. The rent includes all tax & bills included.
I had an accident which affected my hearing and my legs , I am
currently on a wheel chair right now, I do not use a phone that's why
I am always online, you can reach my husband on +2347063666433.if you
are interested, you can fill out the rent application below and get
back to me as soon as possible.
******************* RENT APPLICATION *******************
Also, answer these questions below:
1)Your Full Name_______________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone# ____________________
3)How old are you _____________________________
4)Are you married ___________________________________
5)How many people will be living in the apartment ____________________
6)Do you have a pet _________________________________________
7)Do you have a car __________________________________________
8)Occupation _________________________________________________
9)What is your religion ____________________________________________
10)How long are you willing to stay __________________________________
11)two weeks deposit needed ______________________________
12) Nationality ________________________________________________
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can
have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt in your name and
contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how
to get the documents and the keys to you,please we are giving you all
this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,We are
putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this
property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.
Regards
Mary Palmer.
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 to 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.
