by Michelle
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:16 am
From: Robert Mason <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 8:18 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Apartment For Rent In Santa Monica
Hello
Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is Robert Mason, I am the owner of the Apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the Apartment with My Family, My wife Julie and Only our daughter and presently we've Moved to New York on a new Job Placement with Naver Corporation and the Unit is presently Available for Rent for $900 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 We take care of our apartment like theirs. Long and short 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, but this Email is attached with the current pictures of the Place, You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and you'll like to take things further environment.If 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 to contact me is through text and email communication because am always busy at work. You can text (917) 725-6433
Please See attached pictures
BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT ........... $ 900 / per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT ........ $ 700
ADDRESS ..... 838 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90403
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,
Robert Mason
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.
