by Michelle
Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:48 am
Jerry williams [email protected] wrote:
From: Jerry williams <[email protected]>
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.
HELLO:
PEACE BE WITH YOU.
Thanks for your interest in the apartment, its very much available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because am not too keen about the rent amount but to whom I am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible, neat and ready to take good care of the apartment as if it were his or hers.
I am very certain that you would love the comfortability of the apartment, it is available for immediate move-in. I would like you to know that I am giving this apartment out for rent due to my transfer that made me and my wife to leave the property and move to our other home in Manassas, Virginia. I would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with these details to enable us choose the right tenant.
DETAILS ABOUT THE APARTMENT
Location: (14912-18 Halldale Ave, Gardena, CA 90247)
Rent Per Month: $950(Including Utilities)
Security Deposit:$500 (Refundable)
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sqft: 800
Type: Single, student and Family
Year built: 2001
Parking: Street parking
Availability: now
Lease term: One Year
Cooling: Wall
Pets: Yes
Utilities included: Water, Sewage, Garbage
Furnished: No
High-speed internet ready: YES
Onsite laundry: YES
Disability access: YES
Cooling system: Available
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Large Kitchen,
Brand New Cabinets,
Electric Cooker,
Dish washer & Refrigerator
Heat and hot water,
Washer and Dryer in the apartment also.
COMPLETE THE TENANT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
FULL NAME_____
AGE:_____
SEX:_________
PROFESSION:__________
MARITAL STATUS_________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:______
PHONE NUMBER_________
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:____
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?_______
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?________
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT?______
IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-
DO YOU SMOKE?______________
DO YOU DRINK?_________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS____
After I have received these details above,myself and my wife will let you know our terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the apartment ASAP
I hope to hear from you soonest.
Best Regard
Donald Ewen
From: Jerry williams <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Apartments.com lead for 14912 Halldale Ave (MESSAGE FROM DONALD EWEN)
Hello:
Firstly, Am currently not in California has indicated in the last email i sent to you and am also the owner of the apartment, so there"s no agent involved.
Also,you can go ahead and look at the apartment at your convenience but bear in mind that the keys are right here with me in Manassas and it would be mailed to your current address once i confirm the security deposit which i would prefer that you send to me Via Western Union or Money Gram.
Let me know your thought if you"re interested before i ask my Lawyer to prepare a Lease agreement form.
Regards
Donald Ewen.
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.
