From: Freda Howard <[email protected]>
Subject: Property: 1 Cassins Avenue, North Sydney NSW 2060 (Host: Freda Howard)
To: Michelle Banks
Hi there,
My name is Freda Howard, I'm 46 years old and I am working as a project manager for ADCO Construction. I am glad that you are interested to rent my apartment. I lived in this apartment until February 2016, when my company started a new project in Ireland and I had to move here for the next 4 years, so the apartment is available for long-term. The flat is very nice and clean, recently refurbished by me to a very high standard of interior design. The flat is fully furnished with all the necessary equipment and appliances. The rent will be $250 per week with all utilities included (hot/cold water, electricity, internet, cable TV). A security deposit (bond) of $1000 is required at the start of the lease and it will be refunded at the end of the contract (a 30 day notice is required). The money, I want to receive it monthly to my bank account, so I hope it will be no problem for you to wire the money. That's all i can say for now until you have a taste of my place.
In the meantime, can you please confirm the following:
· How many people would be living at the property?
· When would you like to move in?
· What term/length lease would you like?
· Do you have any pets?
· When are your most suitable times/days to view the property?
If further interested, please give me some information about yourself (age, job, lifestyle or whatever you think makes you a good tenant).
Thank you and I look forward to hearing back 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.
