I Am Wondering How To Report An Add That I Think Might Be A Scam
Complaint 227498 Details

Below I would like to put the emails I have received from this person after I responded to an add on usedvictoria that looked to good to be true. There was another earlier in March that was so similar to this one that I became suspicious. I have been wanting to see this alleged apartment but it seems that a money transfer is requested first. I don't know how to have this checked out so thought I would send it for being checked out. Thanks very much.
Celia

Hi again,


You will only have to deposit to RentPayment Safe Exchange the first month of rent from contract 720CAD and damage deposit 360CAD a total of 1080CAD so they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the rental package (keys and documents). I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the keys and the contract signed by me right away. I will explain you step by step how this process will work:

1 - To start the process all I need is your full shipping info(full name, address and a cell phone number).
2 - I will go at RentPayment Safe Exchange to deposit the keys and the contract on your name as the intended receiver.
3 - RentPayment Safe Exchange will check the package to see if everything is in order and also the legal papers that will come along with the keys and proof of ownership with their Real Estate Professional Department in London. They will also confirm with the building manager that I'm the legal owner of the apartment I'm renting to you.
4 - RentPayment Safe Exchange will send you a delivery notification to let you know they have the keys and the papers in their custody in which you will also have all the payment instructions to complete the money transfer to the RentPayment Safe Exchange Agent.
5 - At this point you will have to make a money deposit on the RentPayment Safe Exchange Agent Name for the amount we agreed, the total amount you shall deposit for the first month of rent and damage deposit. The payment needs to be sent within 24 hours after you receive the transaction details or else they will charge me an additional fee.
6 - After you make the deposit you will have to send the payment details to RentPayment Safe Exchange.
7 - RentPayment Safe Exchange will verify the transfer and if everything is in order they will start the shipping procedures using UPS or TNT Next Day Shipping Service.
8 - After you receive the package, you will go and check the apartment and in 5 days (inspection time) you must contact RentPayment Safe Exchange to inform them if you keep the apt or not and if everything is in order you will instruct RentPayment Safe Exchange to send me the information about the money deposit and I will be able to receive the funds. If you don`t like the apartment they will be sending the money back to you and you will send back the keys and contract. RentPayment Safe Exchange can't release the funds without your approval.

Let me know if you have the funds available (1080CAD) so we can move forward and e-mail me your full shipping information I requested. Any further questions regarding the transaction you can contact me or send me your number and I will call you.

-----Original Message-----
From: Celia (Personal Information Removed)
To: 'Luis Hatchen' <[email protected]>
Sent: Sat, Apr 6, 2013 10:47 pm
Subject: RE: UsedVictoria.com: Buyers Question - Spacious and beautiful 2 bdrm. condo awaits you.
Yes I am interested
Again – how can I arrange to view the apartment

From: Luis Hatchen [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: April-03-13 2:11 PM
To: c(Personal Information Removed)
Subject: Re: UsedVictoria.com: Buyers Question - Spacious and beautiful 2 bdrm. condo awaits you.

Hello,

Thank you for your reply. As I told you before the rent for 1 month will be 720CAD and damage deposit 360CAD with no extra fees and you will have full access to all the amenities of the building. The price will not increase for the whole period that you will stay there. I would also like to know how many people will live in the apartment and also which rental contract do you prefer- 6 months rental contract with option of renewal or 1 year rental contract with option of renewal. The monthly payments can be wired to my Bank Account (TD Bank) or we can setup a payment method that is suitable for both of us. The apartment is in excellent condition, you only need to receive the keys and the contract so you could check it out, and see if you like it that I'm sure you will. Since at this moment I'm in London, United Kingdom and obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal.The solution is a worldwide third party company called RentPayment Safe Exchange (www.rentpayment.com) ,they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the rental package. With this procedure you will be able to check the apartment before I receive the payment. Please be aware that is NOT necessary for you to register with RentPayment Safe Exchange given that I'm a registered user for 4 years and I've made over 30 transactions with them so far. They are really professional and they have great services. My phone number is +4420 32907824 (if you are calling from Canada or United States you need to dial 011-44-20-32907824). You can call me or e-mail any time you wish.
Let me know if you are interested so I can provide with all the steps of this transaction, everything that you need to know about this process before we get this started. I think is right for both of us.


Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!