by Con Warner
Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:36 pm
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Known as "Michael Brown", this scammer was advertising on http://www.expatriates.com
Hat's off to them for acting really quickly to remove these scammers.
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 money (again via Western Union) 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.
Known as "Michael Brown", this scammer was advertising on http://www.expatriates.com
Hat's off to them for acting really quickly to remove these scammers.
Thanks for your interest in our home,right now we are not in athens now,but firstly i would like to
introduce myself,I am an engineer by profession (retired)originally
from Louisville KY.I and my wife acquired the home recently and
decided to rent the home out due to our busy schedule..
Due to the fact that we are retired we decided to go on a 4 years
voluntary missionary trip in association with Christ embassy to
london and we are looking for a responsible citizen to take good care
of the home in our absence..my flat is offered for
rent fully furnished. Surfacing about 44sq meter for a room , it has
been totally renewed and it is close to the main shopping areas and
public transports...
EQUIPMENTS
Cupboards, US kitchen fully equipped,and a bathroom with shower are
some of the assets of the flat. Autonomous heating,secure door, code,
inter phone...with fast internet connection Equipment in the flat,
fridge, washing machine,antique oven,microwave,tv, desk, spacious
closet, and tons of storage space all around, all zone dvd player,
Each bedroom has its private Bathroom and Toilet...
COST
Two bedroom flat will cost you 700euro per month with a security deposit
of 900euro refundable at the end of your stay if nothing is reported
missing or damage in the flat during your stay .and if you are renting
only one room out of the apartment it will cost you 350 per month and
a deposit of 700.if you are okay with the price of the apartment then
get back to me if you are okay with
the price of the apartment then get back to me,Please i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest couple,i will want
you to take absolute care of my house,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.
and mind you ,i will not be around for the viewing of the apartment
now,but i can attach the pictures of the place for you to have a look
at what you are renting from me.. Get back to me for the other details
of the apartment.......
my flat location: 13 Klisthenous Omonia, Athens, Greece
Best regard....
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 money (again via Western Union) 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.
