Rental Scam? [email protected]

[mattie]

Hello,
I am new to scamwarners but hoping you all can help me. I am trying to find an apartment to rent in Stockholm, Sweden and have emailed (to this email address: [email protected]) a little bit about this ad:
http://stockholm.en.craigslist.se/apa/2213837882.html
Now the landlord wants me to sign a contract through this company:
http://www.andries-voortrekker.com
And now I am worried it is a scam. Can anyone help me? I would hate to go any further down this path if it is a scam and I´m suddenly feeling uneasy about this. Any help is appreciated, thank you!!!

[Con Warner]

Hi and welcome here.
Could you please forward the emails from this person to me at the email address at the bottom of this post and I'll take a look for you.
The site certainly looks suspicious.

[Con Warner]

Definitely a scam.
This script has been used before with the same redirect phone number.
Western Union is never used by a legitimate landlord.

From: Vasile Iordache <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: SEK8000 / 2br - Furnished 2 Bedroom Apartment For Rent (Stockholm)
To: Con Warner


Hello,

Thank you for showing interest in my apartment. It is a 2 bedroom apartment, 2 separate bedrooms. The bigger bedroom has a double sized bed while the bed in the smaller room is a single bed, there is a bathroom and a toilet and the living room. The couch in the living room is recline able so it can serve as an extra bed. The apartment is fully furnished and it is in the exact state as shown in the attached pictures. There is an elevator in the apartment and the apartment has its own terrace and an allocated parking space in the building. I live in London presently, I have a job here and moved with my family last Summer. I have a 2 years contract with a very good chance of an extension. The keys to the apartment is with me here so I will only be able to come to show you round the apartment after seriousness has been established on your path. Please read and understand this email to avoid any mis-understanding, I have had a few issue with enquirers.The apartment is in a very conducive environment, there are lots of cultural attractions in the area, shopping centers, restaurants and public transportation is just around the corner. If you do not wish to rent the whole apartment and would prefer to share, there is an option for you to take one of the 2 rooms and I will get someone else to occupy the other room.

The apartment is located at: Oxenstiernsgatan 28, 115 27 Stockholm, Sweden
The nearest metro to the apartment is a 4 minutes walk from the apartment and there is also public transportation around the corner.
The apartment has a telephone line and ADSL internet.
The monthly rent is SEK 4000 for each room inclusive of all the utilities in the apartment (Water, internet, electricity and heating)
SEk 8000 for the whole apartment
Security Deposit: SEK 8000

Dimensions of the apartment
Kitchen, 13’0" x 11'0" (3.96m x 3.35m)
Living room 17'0" x 16'0" (5.18m x 4.88m)
2 Bedrooms 1 12'10" x 10'5" (3.91m x 3.18m)
Bathroom and toilet 6'10" x 5'10" (2.08m x 1.78m)
Washing machine
American Kitchen Fridge & Freezer Oven
Microwave Dish Washer cooking Utensils
Bath Shower Hair Dryer and Towels, Linens
ADSL internet and cable TV.
Stereo/Radio System DVD Player
DVD/Music Collection
Small Library, Telephone
Central Heating Air Conditioning
Separate WC 5'0" x 2'10" (1.52m x 0.86m)
Garbage disposer, Coffee maker, Toaster
Electric can opener Clock radio Bed linen
Pillows, blankets, and bedspread.


MODE OF REGISTRATION.
A) Tenants will supply his/her details which will be forwarded to my lawyer to prepare the contract documents.
B) Tenants will print out the Contract Documents and Sign it if the terms of the agreement is accepted.
C) Tenants will pay the deposit payment via western union money transfer,the receipt will be attached to the contract documents and sent to my lawyer for confirmation and proper documentations by my Lawyer.

Please read through the email carefully and if you agree with the terms of the email,you are to provide me with the following details so I can forward it to my lawyer so she can prepare the contract documents.

Name in Full:
Address:
Nationality:
Exact Date of move in and out:
Phone number:
Sex:

Regards,

Vasile
+447045741111

[lcar]

Hi,

this is definitely a scam!

I am myself a victim of these criminals!
Andries Voortrekker and you "landlord" are both not real.
I went through a process and lost money, so I know for sure that you should pull out of it.

Tips! If it is too good to be true, it is in this case.
If you are asked to pay through Western Union, then don´t.
I asked for a number of legal identification from this Andries Voortrekker, listening to my warning bells, and he produced a number of documents, easily enought made in the home office. Nothing legal about them.
They express themselves quite well, but don´t be duped.

Well done for realizing it so soon! You have saved quite some money by coming on this site.
cheers Lena