#173541 by Con Warner
Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:09 am
From: Eric A Schwarze ([email protected])
Sent: Tue 8/06/13 12:21 PM
To: Con Warner
Hello,
Thanks for the reply,im so glad to hear from you,seems like you are very honest,reliable and God fearing person that will take good care of the house,someone that doesn't smoke or drink i believe by Gods grace we will surely have a good relationship with each other, that will make us understand each other much better.
However, i will be considering you in renting the house, while im not all about the money but just in need of someone who is well behaved,that doesn't smoke or drink,which will make the house tidy.
You are free to check the house,while i came along with the keys when i was coming down here for my safety reasons its just that you can only view the surroundings and peek through the windows as the keys and doc are here with me,which will be mail to you via fedex,while i will be needing four references from you with there phone numbers also with your full names and current address to know where the keys will be mail to after payment.while i have nobody in there for now that can show you the interior.
You are free to check the house and get back to me asap,you can get back to me on 9013521713 text only as im deaf.Thanks i will be looking forward.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram 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.
