Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Steven Stirs <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: 53 montgomery place
To: Dennis Lee <[email protected]>


Reference: Unit for rent
Address: 53 Montgomery Place #3F, Brooklyn NY 11215
Amount: $1000
Security deposit: $1000

I own the unit listed on craigslist and why I have decided to rent it out for this price is because of my new job in Canada which I will resume in 30days. However, I have been in Canada for a week making arrangement on my accommodation here. As we speak, I have a flight to catch back to the USA in a about an hour. but, First to Anchorage to pay a renovation company for renovation of my family house and after a day or two I will then come back to New York to meet with you for viewing and finalizing if there is going to be a deal..

As you can see I am a very busy man at the moment, so I would like you to email me a little more about yourself and fill out the application below, so that I could go through it before meeting with you a a few days time. I will keep you posted as I arrive Alaska.

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Regards
Steven Stirs

This person asks 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 payment to a friend or family member.

Sounds safe. It's not!

At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union and they will send the keys through a courier company.

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.

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 by Western Union 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.

New script.

Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 20:51:06 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Prospect Place apartment
To: Con Warner


Hello

Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (285 Prospect Place #1A, Brooklyn NY 11238) currently listed on craigslist for $1400 with security deposit $1400, is very much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities: water, Gas and electric are included.

You can view the Unit even though I am not presently in the State..I am a wildlife Dr. working in Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Burford,Oxfordshire OX18 4JP UK. However, I just resumed 1 month ago. But I still need to Pick up some things from the Unit and some documentation in a few days and I WISH TO USE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THE UNIT.
Just to let you know,you are not the only one that has contacted us about the apartment.
Kindly Note: We will only accept a tenant who is willing to pay 2 months rent and a security deposit.

Applicant Full Name:????????
Address: ???????????????????
Cell number:????????????????
Profession: ????????????????
Guarantor:??????????????????
How long you wish to rent:??
Current rent payment:???????
Reason for moving:??????????

Once I her from you with the above information I will update you on my arrival date.
Regards
Dare Segun