Fake banks, couriers, law firms, escrow and other fake sites used in scams.
#301678 by Jiří Čevela Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:34 pm
Hello.

I have been scammed in the same way as people in examples above. What should I do? I mean, is it possible to get my money back? I have meda a payment through MoneyGram.

Please tell me if somebody is experienced in such things.

Thanks for every response!
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#301873 by vonpaso xlura Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:46 am
If you sent money through MoneyGram and it has been picked up, your money is lost. If the scammer used a different email address than the ones posted previously, please post the email including the address.

... ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios. 1 Cor. 6:10
#304290 by Michelle Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:12 am
From: Airbnb, Inc. <[email protected]>

Pending Delivery Shipment

(Keep this for your records)

Transaction: #AB093205568


Home Owner's Details:

First Name: Zubova
Last Name: Jarmila
Address: 101 Carter Lane
City: London
Zip Code: EC4V 5EP
Country: United Kingdom

Shipment Information:


Service:
Handled by: Airbnb Properties Department - Online
DHL Shipping
Guaranteed delivery:
4-6 Days after Payment Confirmation
Declared Value:
Commercial Value:
Days for Inspection: CZK 12,000.00
No Commercial Value
14 days


Description of Goods: Apartment and Interphone/Digiphone Keys, Viewing Permit, Rental Contract
Additional Services: None
Inspection: Guaranteed by Airbnb Properties Department

Shipping: CZK 0.00

*Note: Shipping expenses are covered by the home owner.




Shipment Information:

Tracking Number:
Package Type: Pending*
Airbnb Properties Department Insured

Total amount:
Downpayment: CZK 12,000.00
CZK 12,000.00
Remaining Balance:
CZK 0.00

The escrow process for the completion of a transaction can be done in five simple steps:

1. Prospective Tenant and landlord agree to use Airbnb Properties Department. Landlord starts the process.
2. The prospective Tenant pays Airbnb Properties Department a security deposit. Airbnb Properties Department holds this money until the keys and contract are received by the prospective Tenant.
3. We ship the keys and signed contract using an approved courier and we will also provide a tracking number so you can track the package.
4. The prospective Tenant receives, signs for the package and inspects the property in question.
5. Airbnb Properties Department pays the landlord - rental process completed/refunds the money to the prospective tenant


How to complete the payment?
Our department require the payment to be done through MoneyGram money transfer service:
We have assigned an international agent to your transaction. We have escrow agents in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Greece, Spain, Austria, France, Australia, Japan. The first available agent will handle the deposit for this transaction.
The payment will be made by MoneyGram money transfer service directly to our agent.

1. Please locate the nearest MoneyGram Office and make the deposit using cash money.
2. Make the payment using our Airbnb Verified Agent Details (name and address) as receiver.

Airbnb Properties Department Verified Agent Details:

Agent Name: Dorel Ocnasu
Agent Address: 21 Pentonville Road
City: London
Zip Code: N1 9LP
Country: United Kingdom


3. E-mail us the transfer details for the verification with the following information from the MoneyGram receipt by replying to this message

- Reference Number - 8 digit number
- Sender's full name and address
- Receiver's full name (Airbnb Properties Limited Agent)
- Total amount sent

4. Please reply to this email with the scanned copy of the receipt you receive it from MoneyGram office .


Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be readable
Once the payment is done and the verification is complete, we will proceed with the shipping of the package. We will inform the Home Owner that the payment was sent and that the package was shipped as soon as we get the payment confirmation. Just follow the instructions above.

Step Trust Process for Airbnb Properties Department.

1. Prospective tenant sends the payments to us.
The tenant submits the payment selecting MoneyGram money transfer service to Airbnb Properties Department verified agent. Airbnb Properties Department verifies the payment. The home owner does not get paid until the tenant has viewed the apartment or the inspection period expires.
2.Delivery is started.
The company will ship the merchandise, you will receive the tracking number, bill of sale and bill of lading, all that are copy, the original will come along with the merchandise and all the documents.

3. The Inspections of the merchandise.
The prospective tenant (you) has a set number of days (14 days) to inspect the apartment, to accept it, reject it and to settle a starting date for the rental contract, in case you didn't do it already. In case that the apartment is not as described by the home owner, the tenant will get a full refund. Funds will not be released to the Home Owner until the rental contract has begun. This eliminates the concern for non-shipment of goods.

4. Home owner is paid transaction ends.

The payment is released to the home owner once the rental contract is effective. The transaction is complete.

Please respond to this email with information regarding your case, complaints or payment details.

Trust and Safety Department
Airbnb Properties Department Customer Support.


All contents 2008-2016 by © Airbnb, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.


If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice kindly forward it to me at the address in my signature line and I will report them to the appropriate authorities

#304736 by Michelle Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:48 am
From: Airbnb, Inc. <[email protected]>

Pending Delivery Shipment

(Keep this for your records)

Transaction: #AB093205568

Home Owner's Details:

First Name: Fatyo
Last Name: Ronda
Address: 101 Carter Lane
City: London
Zip Code: EC4V 5EP
Country: United Kingdom

Shipment Information:


Service:
Handled by: Airbnb Properties Department - Online
DHL Shipping
Guaranteed delivery:
4-6 Days after Payment Confirmation
Declared Value:
Commercial Value:
Days for Inspection: Euro 500.00
No Commercial Value
14 days


Description of Goods: Apartment and Interphone/Digiphone Keys, Viewing Permit, Rental Contract
Additional Services: None
Inspection: Guaranteed by Airbnb Properties Department

Shipping: Euro 0.00

*Note: Shipping expenses are covered by the home owner.




Shipment Information:

Tracking Number:
Package Type: Pending*
Airbnb Properties Department Insured

Total amount:
Downpayment: Euro 500.00
Euro 500.00
Remaining Balance:
Euro 0.00

The escrow process for the completion of a transaction can be done in five simple steps:

1. Prospective Tenant and landlord agree to use Airbnb Properties Department. Landlord starts the process.
2. The prospective Tenant pays Airbnb Properties Department a security deposit. Airbnb Properties Department holds this money until the keys and contract are received by the prospective Tenant.
3. We ship the keys and signed contract using an approved courier and we will also provide a tracking number so you can track the package.
4. The prospective Tenant receives, signs for the package and inspects the property in question.
5. Airbnb Properties Department pays the landlord - rental process completed/refunds the money to the prospective tenant


How to complete the payment?
Our department require the payment to be done through Western Union money transfer service:
We have assigned an international agent to your transaction. We have escrow agents in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Greece, Spain, Austria, France, Australia, Japan. The first available agent will handle the deposit for this transaction.
The payment will be made by Western Union money transfer service directly to our agent.

1. Please locate the nearest Western Union Office and make the deposit using cash money.
2. Make the payment using our Airbnb Verified Agent Details (name and address) as receiver.

Airbnb Properties Department Verified Agent Details:

Agent Name: Costin Giurgea
Agent Address: 21 Pentonville Road
City: London
Zip Code: N1 9LP
Country: United Kingdom

3. E-mail us the transfer details for the verification with the following information from the Western Union receipt by replying to this message

- MTCN - MONEY TRANSFER CONTROL NUMBER - 10 Digit Number
- Sender's full name and address
- Receiver's full name (Airbnb Properties Limited Agent)
- Total amount sent

4. Please reply to this email with the scanned copy of the receipt you receive it from Western Union office .


Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be readable
Once the payment is done and the verification is complete, we will proceed with the shipping of the package. We will inform the Home Owner that the payment was sent and that the package was shipped as soon as we get the payment confirmation. Just follow the instructions above.

Step Trust Process for Airbnb Properties Department.

1. Prospective tenant sends the payments to us.
The tenant submits the payment selecting Western Union money transfer service to Airbnb Properties Department verified agent. Airbnb Properties Department verifies the payment. The home owner does not get paid until the tenant has viewed the apartment or the inspection period expires.
2.Delivery is started.
The company will ship the merchandise, you will receive the tracking number, bill of sale and bill of lading, all that are copy, the original will come along with the merchandise and all the documents.

3. The Inspections of the merchandise.
The prospective tenant (you) has a set number of days (14 days) to inspect the apartment, to accept it, reject it and to settle a starting date for the rental contract, in case you didn't do it already. In case that the apartment is not as described by the home owner, the tenant will get a full refund. Funds will not be released to the Home Owner until the rental contract has begun. This eliminates the concern for non-shipment of goods.

4. Home owner is paid transaction ends.

The payment is released to the home owner once the rental contract is effective. The transaction is complete.

Please respond to this email with information regarding your case, complaints or payment details.

Trust and Safety Department
Airbnb Properties Department Customer Support.


All contents 2008-2016 by © Airbnb, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.


If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities

#307055 by Michelle Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:48 am
Airbnb, Inc. <[email protected]>

Pending Delivery Shipment

(Keep this for your records)

Transaction: #AB093205568
Transaction Date: 21 September 2016

Home Owner's Details:

First Name: Andrea
Last Name: Brandova
Address: 101 Carter Lane
City: London
Zip Code: EC4V 5EP
Country: United Kingdom

Shipment Information:


Service:
Handled by: Airbnb Properties Department - Online
DHL Shipping
Guaranteed delivery:
4-6 Days after Payment Confirmation
Declared Value:
Commercial Value:
Days for Inspection: CZK 12,600.00
No Commercial Value
14 days


Description of Goods: Apartment and Interphone/Digiphone Keys, Viewing Permit, Rental Contract
Additional Services: None
Inspection: Guaranteed by Airbnb Properties Department

Shipping: CZK 0.00

*Note: Shipping expenses are covered by the home owner.




Shipment Information:

Tracking Number:
Package Type: Pending*
Airbnb Properties Department Insured

Total amount:
Downpayment: CZK 12,600.00
CZK 12,600.00
Remaining Balance:
CZK 0.00

The escrow process for the completion of a transaction can be done in five simple steps:

1. Prospective Tenant and landlord agree to use Airbnb Properties Department. Landlord starts the process.
2. The prospective Tenant pays Airbnb Properties Department a security deposit. Airbnb Properties Department holds this money until the keys and contract are received by the prospective Tenant.
3. We ship the keys and signed contract using an approved courier and we will also provide a tracking number so you can track the package.
4. The prospective Tenant receives, signs for the package and inspects the property in question.
5. Airbnb Properties Department pays the landlord - rental process completed/refunds the money to the prospective tenant


How to complete the payment?
Our department require the payment to be done through MoneyGram money transfer service:
We have assigned an international agent to your transaction. We have escrow agents in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Greece, Spain, Austria, France, Australia, Japan. The first available agent will handle the deposit for this transaction.
The payment will be made by MoneyGram money transfer service directly to our agent.

1. Please locate the nearest MoneyGram Office and make the deposit using cash money.
2. Make the payment using our Airbnb Verified Agent Details (name and address) as receiver.

Airbnb Properties Department Verified Agent Details:

Agent Name: Cornel Fontea
Agent Address: 21 Pentonville Road
City: London
Zip Code: N1 9LP
Country: United Kingdom

3. E-mail us the transfer details for the verification with the following information from the MoneyGram receipt by replying to this message

- Reference Number - 8 digit number
- Sender's full name and address
- Receiver's full name (Airbnb Properties Limited Agent)
- Total amount sent

4. Please reply to this email with the scanned copy of the receipt you receive it from MoneyGram office .


Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be readable
Once the payment is done and the verification is complete, we will proceed with the shipping of the package. We will inform the Home Owner that the payment was sent and that the package was shipped as soon as we get the payment confirmation. Just follow the instructions above.

Step Trust Process for Airbnb Properties Department.

1. Prospective tenant sends the payments to us.
The tenant submits the payment selecting MoneyGram money transfer service to Airbnb Properties Department verified agent. Airbnb Properties Department verifies the payment. The home owner does not get paid until the tenant has viewed the apartment or the inspection period expires.
2.Delivery is started.
The company will ship the merchandise, you will receive the tracking number, bill of sale and bill of lading, all that are copy, the original will come along with the merchandise and all the documents.

3. The Inspections of the merchandise.
The prospective tenant (you) has a set number of days (14 days) to inspect the apartment, to accept it, reject it and to settle a starting date for the rental contract, in case you didn't do it already. In case that the apartment is not as described by the home owner, the tenant will get a full refund. Funds will not be released to the Home Owner until the rental contract has begun. This eliminates the concern for non-shipment of goods.

4. Home owner is paid transaction ends.

The payment is released to the home owner once the rental contract is effective. The transaction is complete.

Please respond to this email with information regarding your case, complaints or payment details.

Trust and Safety Department
Airbnb Properties Department Customer Support.


All contents 2008-2016 by © Airbnb, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.


If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities

#309846 by Tim Atem Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:07 am
As Michelle stated above your post, you can forward the fake invoice to her at the email address in her signature. You should also file a complaint with your local police, making sure to provide them with as much information as you can. I'm sorry you were scammed, but unfortunately you won't be able to get your money back.

Please post the email you received with your personal information removed. This will help warn others.

====================================
PLEASE DO NOT TELL A SCAMMER HE IS REPORTED HERE!

Learn what a scam is and how to protect yourself
https://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5
#310880 by Michelle Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:03 pm
"Airbnb, Inc." <[email protected]>

Pending Delivery Shipment

(Keep this for your records)

Transaction: #AB093205568
Transaction Date: 31 OCtober 2016

Home Owner's Details:

First Name: Anczok
Last Name: Adrian
Address: 99 Carter Lane
City: London
Zip Code: EC4V 5EP
Country: United Kingdom

The escrow process for the completion of a transaction can be done in five simple steps:

1. Prospective Tenant and landlord agree to use Airbnb Properties Department. Landlord starts the process.
2. The prospective Tenant pays Airbnb Properties Department a security deposit. Airbnb Properties Department holds this money until the keys and contract are received by the prospective Tenant.
3. We ship the keys and signed contract using an approved courier and we will also provide a tracking number so you can track the package.
4. The prospective Tenant receives, signs for the package and inspects the property in question.
5. Airbnb Properties Department pays the landlord - rental process completed/refunds the money to the prospective tenant


How to complete the payment?
Our department require the payment to be done through MoneyGram money transfer service:
We have assigned an international agent to your transaction. We have escrow agents in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Greece, Spain, Austria, France, Australia, Japan. The first available agent will handle the deposit for this transaction.
The payment will be made by MoneyGram money transfer service directly to our agent.

1. Please locate the nearest MoneyGram Office and make the deposit using cash money.
2. Make the payment using our Airbnb Verified Agent Details (name and address) as receiver.

Airbnb Properties Department Verified Agent Details:

Agent Name: Dan Roman
Agent Address: 21 Pentonville Road
City: London
Zip Code: N1 9LP
Country: United Kingdom

3. E-mail us the transfer details for the verification with the following information from the MoneyGram receipt by replying to this message

- Reference Number - 8 digit number
- Sender's full name and address
- Receiver's full name (Airbnb Properties Limited Agent)
- Total amount sent

4. Please reply to this email with the scanned copy of the receipt you receive it from MoneyGram office .

NOTE!!

If you want to pay a smaller fee at the Money Gram office you can tell them that the money will be sent for a relative or friend in UK (the commission will be smaller 3-5% ).

Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be readable
Once the payment is done and the verification is complete, we will proceed with the shipping of the package. We will inform the Home Owner that the payment was sent and that the package was shipped as soon as we get the payment confirmation. Just follow the instructions above.

Step Trust Process for Airbnb Properties Department.

1. Prospective tenant sends the payments to us.
The tenant submits the payment selecting MoneyGram money transfer service to Airbnb Properties Department verified agent. Airbnb Properties Department verifies the payment. The home owner does not get paid until the tenant has viewed the apartment or the inspection period expires.
2.Delivery is started.
The company will ship the merchandise, you will receive the tracking number, bill of sale and bill of lading, all that are copy, the original will come along with the merchandise and all the documents.

3. The Inspections of the merchandise.
The prospective tenant (you) has a set number of days (14 days) to inspect the apartment, to accept it, reject it and to settle a starting date for the rental contract, in case you didn't do it already. In case that the apartment is not as described by the home owner, the tenant will get a full refund. Funds will not be released to the Home Owner until the rental contract has begun. This eliminates the concern for non-shipment of goods.

4. Home owner is paid transaction ends.

The payment is released to the home owner once the rental contract is effective. The transaction is complete.

Please respond to this email with information regarding your case, complaints or payment details.

Trust and Safety Department
Airbnb Properties Department Customer Support.


All contents 2008-2016 by © Airbnb, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.


If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities

#347766 by Michelle Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:14 am
Towergate, Inc. <[email protected]>

Home Owner's Details:

First Name : Magdalena
Last Name : Cihelkova
Address : 26 Carter Lane
City : London
Zip Code : EC4V 5EP
Country : United Kingdom

How to complete the payment?

Our department require the payment to be done through Bank transfer service:

We have assigned an international agent to your transaction. We have escrow agents in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Greece, Spain, Austria, France, Australia, Japan. The first available agent will handle the deposit for this transaction.
The payment will be made bank by bank money transfer service directly to our agent.

1. The payment will be made from your Bank to our agent Bank and the deposit must be done in GBP currency. The payment will not be validated if is not made in GBP.

2. Towergate Properties Department Verified Agent Details:

Agent Name : Adrian Erland
Bank Name : Nationwide Bank
Address : 164 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BA , United Kingdom
Account Number : 33-64-57-07
Sort Code : 07-04-36
IBAN : GB39 NAIA 0704 3633 6457 07
BIC/SWIFT : NAIAGB21


3. Normally a bank transfer takes 4 days until will be available into our agent bank account. To hurry the process we suggest you to ask your bank to make the deposit with the option "urgent" . In this way the deposit will be into our agent bank account faster and you also will receive the package sooner.
* The transfer made ONLINE will be more faster.

4. Please reply to this email with the scanned copy of the receipt you receive it from your bank office .

NOTE!!

Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be readable
Once the payment is done and the verification is complete, we will proceed with the shipping of the package. We will inform the Home Owner that the payment was sent and that the package was shipped as soon as we get the payment confirmation. Just follow the instructions above.

Step Trust Process for Towergate Properties Department.

1. Prospective tenant sends the payments to us.
The tenant submits the payment selecting Bank money transfer service to Towergate Properties Department verified agent. Towergate Properties Department verifies the payment. The home owner does not get paid until the tenant has viewed the apartment or the inspection period expires.
2. Delivery is started.
The company will ship the merchandise, you will receive the tracking number, bill of sale and bill of lading, all that are copy, the original will come along with the merchandise and all the documents.

3. The Inspections of the merchandise.
The prospective tenant (you) has a set number of days (14 days) to inspect the apartment, to accept it, reject it and to settle a starting date for the rental contract, in case you didn't do it already. In case that the apartment is not as described by the home owner, the tenant will get a full refund. Funds will not be released to the Home Owner until the rental contract has begun. This eliminates the concern for non-shipment of goods.

4. Home owner is paid transaction ends.

The payment is released to the home owner once the rental contract is effective. The transaction is complete.

Please respond to this email with information regarding your case, complaints or payment details.

Trust and Safety Department
Towergate Properties Department Customer Support.


All contents 2008-2017 by © Towergate, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.


If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities

#361150 by Michelle Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:56 am
[email protected]

Shipping in pending until the deposit si made
(Keep this for your records)


* Home Owner's Details:

First Name : Hana
Last Name : Hruba
Address : 23 Carter Lane
City : London
Zip Code : EC4V 5 EP
Country : United Kingdom

[email protected]


*Prospective Tenant's Details:

...my datas...

Transaction Information:

Aviva Properties Department Verified Agent Details:

Agent Name : Marek Gregory
Bank Name : Lloyds Bank
Bank Address : 841 High Rd, North Finchley, London, N12 8QX, United Kingdom
Account Number : 10-88-21-63
Sort Code : 77-91-36
IBAN : GB20 LOYD 7791 3610 8821 63
BIC/ SWIFT : LOYDGB21J36

3. Normally a bank transfer takes 3 days, until will be available into our agent's bank account. To expedite the process, we suggest you to ask your bank account administrator to us the option "urgent" for the transfer. This way, your transaction will be faster.

4. E-mail us the Bank Transfer Receipt Copy for the verification with the following informations by replying to this message .

Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be readable!


Step Trust Process for Aviva Properties Department.

1. Prospective tenant sends the payments to us.

The tenant submits the payment selecting Bank transfer service to Aviva Properties Department verified agent. Aviva Properties Department verifies the payment. The home owner does not get paid until the tenant has viewed the apartment or the inspection period expires.

2. The Inspections of the merchandise.

The prospective tenant (you) has to inspect the apartment, to accept it, reject it and to settle a starting date for the rental contract, in case you didn't do it already. In case that the apartment is not as described by the home owner, the tenant will get a full refund. Funds will not be
released to the Home Owner until the rental contract has begun.

3. Home owner is paid transaction ends.

The payment is released to the home owner once the rental contract is effective. The transaction is complete.



Trust and Safety Department
Aviva Properties Department Customer Support.


If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.

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