by Con Warner
Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:06 am
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Joe Peter <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (130 East 18th Street #14H, New York NY 10003 ) 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
Joe Peter
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:13 AM, Joe Peter <[email protected]> wrote:
Con Warner
I am writing to inform you that my trip has been canceled by the board of directors. which means I will have to stay back officially.Nevertheless, you are our # 1 candidate, selected from almost 10 candidates by my wife because of your high level of seriousness on the apartment. The lease I am offering,to start with is a one year renewable lease.
However,I called the building manager on phone a few minutes ago for an arrangement for you to view the apartment,he said he cant assist me except if I come down in person..He made me to understand that the building policy kicks against such (He showing any unit in the absence of the owners to any renter without An Authorization/Letter of recommendation, especially in a case of the owner not in town or on vacation)
So,I think I will prefer to Fly down on my own expense using my return ticket fly down to meet with you in person to finalize the deal , that way I will not have to spend cash.
IF YOU CAN PROVE TO US THAT YOU HAVE THE FUNDS FOR 2 MONTHS RENT AND A SECURITY DEPOSIT?(definitely not by sending us money)
I will be waiting to hear back from you to see what we can work out.
Regards
Joe Peter
From: Joe Peter <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: Con Warner, the way forward
To: Con Warner
Con Warner
Just to be sure that you have the cash at hand, I and my Wife thought about you involving a third party from your end ( your friend or family member that is close by) and send the 2 months and security deposit to him or her through Western Union Money Transfer..Once I am able to look up the deposit online at <https://wumt.westernunion.com/asp/orderStatus.asp?country=global,> to see the status: funds Available. I will then fly down to meet with you face to face ,after you have seen the Unit and sign the lease, Me , you and the person that the money was sent to, can easily walk down to the closest Western Union Money
Transfer store to pick up the cash and then I get paid.
However, If in any case you do not like the Unit, what you do is go back to where the money was sent from and cancel the transaction and your money will be refunded to you.. But I know that you are going to love the apartment once you set your eye on it.
I hope you understand the situation IT IS RISK FREE and NOT AN UPFRONT PAYMENT BECAUSE THE MONEY WILL BE DEPOSIT TO YOUR.(your friend or family member)
I wish to hear back from you soon.
You can call me for further explanation in case you do not understand
+44702 405 1922
+44702 402 2705
Joe Peter
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.
