by Michelle
Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:30 am
From: [email protected]
Thanks for chosen our home,there is no
> extra charges to pay because We are private owners and not
> with any management company or other individual handling our
> property so no additional fees are added to your stay. We
> have only 1 cleaner and he is the same cleaner for every
> clean. Our unit is well maintained year round.Rent includes
> all charges and no other extra to pay. Pin code door entry
> with no keys, so you can check in anytime of day or night.
> kindly get back to me and let me know how you will like to
> proceed with booking
> Looking
> forward to read from you
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card 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.
