Room for Rent and other rental scams
#322214 by Michelle Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:43 am
From: Rarl Larsen <[email protected]>

Hello,

Thank you for your interest to rent my apartment

I just read your e-mail regarding my apartment located in The Elysian, Cork City, Co. Cork


I worked in Ireland in the last 5 years and bought this apartment during my staying in Ireland.


I'm renting the place for unlimited time but right now the flat is inhabited and will be available from 19 March.

Before we go any further I would like to know more about you, like how many persons you intend to live in the place, for how long?

The flat is exactly like in the pictures, fully furnished and renovated. Also, very important, the utilities (cold/hot water, electricity, wireless broadband Internet, digital TV, 1 parking spots, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.) are INCLUDED in the price of 750 Euro/month. "security deposit" is also 750 Euro. And you get it back, when you decide to leave from the apartment


You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. If you decide to use yours, you will have access to a very large and well ventilated storeroom, where you can put my furniture.

Now, a little bit about myself so we can get to know each other better. My name is Rarl Larsen, I was born in Sweden. I am Deputy General Manager at http://m.ikea.com/se/sv/

The only inconvenience is that my job doesn't allow me to leave Sweden where I am now even for one single day. We just hired some new staff and I'm in charge of their training.

But this won't affect you at all. I can make arrangements to rent you the apartment from here.

If you are still interested to rent my place i will explain you how we will do this after i get more information's about you.


Looking forward to hear from you soon.


Thank You!Rarl Larsen
Deputy General Manager


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.

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