by Michelle
Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:32 am
> From: Jerome Weiss <[email protected]>
> Subject: Regarding 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 3:13 PM
> #yiv2670049121
> p{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}Hello
>
> Thank
> you for your interest in my apartment. My name
> is Jerome Weiss, I am the owner of
> the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in
> the apartment with my family, my wife Shaniqua and
> our only daughter and presently we've moved to New York
> on a new job
> placement with Naver
> Corps and
> presently the unit is available for rent for $1,400
> per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat,
> Washer&dryer, electricity, Garbage ). With a
> dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor
> guestroom. We
> are looking for someone responsible that would take care of
> our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are
> welcomed, because we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be
> able to see the inside of the unit right now because we
> moved out of California, but attached to this email is the
> current pictures of the place, You may go by the
> apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and
> environment.
> If
> you'll like to take things further do get back to me
> with your email address so I can email you the rental
> application form and then we can proceed
> further. I will be honest with you,
> the best way for communication for me it through text
> and email because am always working. Firstly Email
> me requesting for
> the Application then
> you can text
> 917 634
> 0875
> Please See attached
> pictures
>
> BEDROOM:
> 2
> BATHROOM:
> 2
> RENTAL AMOUNT ........... $ 1400
> / per month
> SECURITY
> DEPOSIT ................... $ 900 ADDRESS .....
> 1347 N
> Mansfield Ave Los Angeles, CA, 90028
> STATUS:. AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE
> MOVE IN
> PETS ALLOWED. (WELL
> BEHAVED)
> FIRST AND LAST MONTH WITH
> SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE
> IN.
>
> Once again Thank you for Your
> Interest. Hope to Hear from you
> again.
>
> Regards,
> Jerome
> Weiss
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
