by Michelle
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:02 pm
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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 Richard Law < [email protected] >
to Michelle
date
subject Re: $800 Stampede Rental Wanted
mailed-by gmail.com
Hello Michelle,
It is a great pleasure that you are interested in my Apartment.Thanks
for your email and it is my gladness to hearing from you..Actually I
resided in the house with my mother before and presently we
had packed due to my transfer from my church and now situated in the
(England UK )and presently my house is still available for rent for
$700 per month including the utilities.More-so Now, i am on a
missionary trip in England .Pls i want you to note that,i am a kind and
honest Man and also i spent alot on my property that i want to give
you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute Maintained of this
house and want you to treat it as your own,is that taken???it is not
the money that is the main problem but 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.i do that once in 2 Months .I also want you to let me have trust in
you as i always stand on my word.
More-so,Hope you have a nice working day and your lovely Family ,Infact
i will like to meet all of you when coming to visit you soonest...
To show that you are Fit for the House you have to Get the Matching
Answers to these Application Form:
RENT APPLICATION FORM
Also,Pls let me get this answer.
1)Your Full Name
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number
3)How old are you?
4)Are you married?
5)How many people will be living in the house?
6)Do you have a pet?
7)Do you have a car?
8 )Occupation?
9)What is your religion?
10)How many Months do you want to Rent?
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 for you and
contacting you.
Hope you are okay with the price of$700(2 months first payment)
Deposit will be $700.... hydro,heat laundry facilities, air
condition,High Internet and so on.. I am looking forward to hear from
you ASAP so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key
to you,please we are giving you all this based 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...I attached the pics of the apartment along
side the address of the apartment.
Address of the apartment:-xxxxxx
xxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxx
Awaits your reply.
Thanks and God Bless you
Elder Richard Law
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.
