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[LLG]

I got scammed by the same person/organization, but this time in the Netherlands and pretending to be Dr. Paul Anderson. Unfortunately, I only discovered this website after I lost my money .
The same story as reported in earlier posts:

"Hello, Thanks for your interest, i bought this apartment for my son during he's studies , but now he's back home in London UK permanently, so i'm renting the place for unlimited time. Before we go any further i would like to know something about you, like how many persons you intend to live in the apartment, what is your job , how old are you and for how long you will stay . The flat is exactly like in the pictures, fully furnished equipped and renovated. Also, very important, the utilities water hot/cold, electricity, heating, gas, Internet, cable, parking space, dishwasher, garbage disposal, are included in the price of 550 euro per month and i believe it is convenient for both of us. All the bills will be paid by me and you have to pay only the money for the rent in every month. The security deposit is also 550 euro , and you get it back, when you decide to leave the apartment ( you will have to give me at least 1 month notice ). You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. I'm a Neuro-Oncology doctor from London - United Kingdom . I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from here fast and easy . I look forward to hear from you soon. And please send me your email address so i can contact faster
Thanks"

The website adress the Trulia scam uses seems to differ constantly:
now it's: http://www.truliareal-estate.com/
but I heard that similar addresses have been reported for scamming earlier. Hope this address will be added to the list.

Just one more question to other victims, did you report this to the police? I did, but they'll only start an international investigation if there are enough reports of this scam.

[hurdygurdy]

He's hitting Dublin now! His new website is http://www.trulia-rentals.co.uk/

He put an add up on rent.ie with a bogus mobile number. I called the number on the website. Someone answered... it's sunday... with "Hello". Talked for a while... told him it's strange that they ask for a deposit before you see the flat. He said it's their policy. Told him there's a lot of bad press online about their company... and he hung up! hahaha

I also got the exact same email as above in response to my inquiry.

Hope no one is taken in by this. I contact rent.ie and told them to take down the add.

[Michelle]

http://www.trulia-rentals.co.uk/ has been noted for investigation.

[alinghitescu]

Hi all.

This time he is "Paul Ian Williamson" [email protected] and still posting adds on blocket.se.
His email:

Yes i agree that ...As i said I've hired a major real estate agency from London, specialized in international rentals, to represent me.
They are called Trulia Imb., and their website is: http://www.trulia-rentals.co.uk

This agency will handle the delivery of the keys, the inspection of the flat and also the payment.
Here's how it works :
1 – To start this transaction, I need your full name, address and telephone number. I will also need to know the rental period so I can put it in the contract.
2 – I will go to Trulia Imb. office to drop off the keys and documents of the apartment, along with the contract.
3 – Trulia will check the documents to make sure I am the actual owner of the flat, then they will send you an invoice.
4 – At this point you'll have to pay the money for the first month and the security deposit ( 650 EUR ) to their escrow account, according to the instructions from the invoice.
This will be a guarantee . The deposit will be just a formality, and it will not commit you to renting the flat.
The money will remain in the custody of Trulia. until you have checked the flat and confirmed that everything is ok.
6. - You will go to your bank to make the transfer or you can do it from home if you have online banking and you will send them the proof of payment .
7 – If you will be satisfied by the apartment we will sign the contract and the deal is done . However, if you are not pleased with the apartment for any reason they will give you the money back immediately .

I will pay for the services of the agency, so there will be no extra costs for you.
If you want to begin, please give me the details which I requested above, so I can make the arrangements.
I am waiting for your quick response, because there are several others interested in the apartment, and I need to know if I can count on a deal with you.

[fraizygirl]

FAKE OFFER ON MYHOME.IE in Dublin

They are hitting in Dublin Again with the website Myhome.ie:
the new name is Sharon Hardy
mail: [email protected]
profession: Neuro-Oncology doctor from London - United Kingdom

First e-mail:
De : Sharon Hardy <[email protected]>
Date : jeudi 7 février 2013 19:40
Objet : Re: MyHome.ie Lettings Lead: 16 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, North City Centre, Dublin 1

Hello,

Thanks for your interest, I bought this apartment for my son during he's studies , but now he's back home in London UK permanently, so i'm renting the place for unlimited time. Before we go any further I would like to know something about you, like how many persons you intend to live in the apartment, what is your job , how old are you and for how long you will stay . The flat is exactly like in the pictures, fully furnished equipped and renovated. Also, very important, the utilities water hot/cold, electricity, heating, gas, Internet, cable, parking space, dishwasher, garbage disposal, are included in the price of 820 Euro per month and I believe it is convenient for both of us. All the bills will be paid by me and you have to pay only the money for the rent in every month. The security deposit is also 820 Euro, and you get it back, when you decide to leave the apartment ( you will have to give me at least 1 month notice ). You can use my furniture, or you can also use your own if you prefer. I'm a Neuro-Oncology doctor from London - United Kingdom . I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from here fast and easy. I look forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks

second e-mail:
De : Sharon Hardy <[email protected]>
Date : jeudi 7 février 2013 22:17
Objet : Re: MyHome.ie Lettings Lead: 16 King's Inn Street, Dublin 1, North City Centre, Dublin 1


Hello

Thank you for your reply but the thing is that I'm in United Kingdom already. Like I have inform you before, the price you must pay on the first month of rent will be 820 eur + 820 eur security deposit ( 1640 eur ), with no extra fees . I must have one month rent + security deposit from you. 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 to my bank account. The apartment is ready for you, you will need only to receive the keys and the contract to check it, and see if you like it. Obviously we need a way to complete this deal, that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after. So i have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast, and in this way you will receive the Keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well . The solution is provided by a rental company called Trulia Real Estate which is similar to FedEx or UPS , Escrow ... etc, which will handle both payment and delivery of the keys. I have found a procedure that will allow you receive the keys of it and through this way you will see it and decide if you will stay in the apt or not before I receive my payment. To start this transaction, I need your full name, address and telephone number. I will also need to know the rental period and the day you want to move in so I can put it in the contract. I will pay for the services of the agency, so there will be no costs for you. Also, in case you have another apartment right now, and you cannot move out immediately, we can make the deal as I explained it now, and consider it only an inspection and reservation.

I look forward to hear from you soon .

third e-mail:
The company what I've hired is a major real estate agency from London, specialized in international rentals, to represent me.
They are called Trulia Real Estate. , and their website is: www.realtruliaestate-uk.com
This agency will handle the delivery of the keys, the inspection of the flat and also the payment .
Here's how it works :
1 – To start this transaction, I need your full name, address and telephone number. I will also need to know the rental period so I can put it in the contract.
2 – I will go to Trulia Real Estate office to drop off the keys and documents of the apartment, along with the contract
3 – Trulia Real Estate will check the documents to make sure I am the actual owner of the flat, then, they will send you an invoice.
4 – At this point you'll have to pay the money for the first month and the security deposit ( 1640 Euro ) to their escrow account . , according to the instructions from the invoice.
This will be a guarantee . The deposit will be just a formality, and it will not commit you to renting the flat.
The money will remain in the custody of Trulia . until you have checked the flat and confirmed that everything is ok.
6. You will go to your bank to make the transfer or you can do it from home if you have online banking and you will send them the proof of payment .
7 – If you will be satisfied by the apartment we will sign the contract and the deal is done . However, if you are not pleased with the apartment for any reason they will give you the money back immediately .
I will pay for the services of the agency, so there will be no extra costs for you.
If you want to begin, please give me the details which I requested above, so I can make the arrangements.
I am waiting for your quick response, because there are several others interested in the apartment, and I need to know if I can count on a deal with you. Regards


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[Bryon Williams]

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