Rental Scam using the name of Peter Bolton

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I've had an email from the real Peter Bolton, who does work at ATB Financial in Canada, letting us know of a rental scammer using his name and information. Anyone who is in contact with a supposed Peter Bolton regarding a rental, it is a scam. The real Peter Bolton does not own any property in New York and is in no way affiliated with the advertisements on Craiglists or the supposed rental property.

This is the email the scammer will send to you if you respond to the scam rental ad:

From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: apartment
To: xxxxxxxxxxxx
My name is Peter Bolton I am the owner of the apartment at 3616 Henry Hudson Parkway #4I, Bronx NY. The monthly rent is $1,020,security is the same as rent $1,020.Presently, i am in Canada working as the Vice President, Direct Sales at ATB Financial , Calgary, Canada. I can come down to show you the apartment if i am convinced that you are serious. The initial plan was to sell the apartment. which we tried, but the Realtor inflated the prize hence taking more time to sell, because of this reason, we need a responsible person that will take very good care of the apartment. Most importantly ,a serious and trust worthy person who will be willing to pay the rent without delay.
Note; the move-in cost is the total amount of 2 months rent and a security deposit. As a very busy person I would only take my time to fly down to the US for you to preview the apartment, only if you accept to pay the above move-in cost after seeing the apartment.
FURNITURE : Apartment is fully furnished but if you are moving in with your furniture there is a storage room in the unit where you could keep our furniture.

Call me on 347- 687-6316 for more update.

THE LEASE IS FLEXIBLE (3 MONTHS) (6MONTHS) (1YEAR) (2YEARS)

Get back to me with the following if you are still intesrested.
Applicant Name:
Number of Adults:
Number of Children:
Profession:
Number of Pets:
Home/Cell Phone & Work Phone:
Current Landlord Name:
Phone:
Address for Last one Year:
Date of Birth:
Person to Notify in Emergency:
Relationship with this person:
Address of this person:
Phone number:
I look forward to hearing from you.



Regards,
Bolton.
347- 687-6316