by Michelle
Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:23 am
Thomas Payne <[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks for showing interest in my sublet apartment from Craigslist
I got a 12 Months contract to work with Langley Air-force Base in New Mexico. I still have 12 Months lease at my Washington, DC apartment. The unit is currently vacant and locked while I'm seeking to sub-lease it out for between 1 to 12 Months. The apartment is fully furnished with all the necessary equipment and appliances and its inclusive all the bills too. As its been difficult to find someone to sub-lease to for the whole 12 months, I am happy to lease the apartment to you for short-term or long term. I will not be able to show the apartment to you in person, since I'm in Virginia. I took some pictures of the unit before leaving and can show them to you to see if its okay, So you can only view the unit from outside at the moment.
I will be interested in sealing something soon for 1 to 2/3/6 Months or for the whole 12 Months, if possible.I’d have actually left it vacant, but my was advised that I must rent it out. It's 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom, fully furnished, electricity, WiFi, water and Parking space are included in the monthly rent. The rent, which includes all utilities is $1,440 per month. A Refundable damage deposit of $1,440 will be paid alongside the rent before you move in so your move in deposit is $2,880. I will like you to tell me about yourself because I am interested in knowing your capability of funding the rent and taking care of the apartment.
Please let me know if you would still like to proceed to sub-lease the unit so I can speak with the landlord for the rental form and agreement. Let me know if you need anything else.
Address: 2400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Best,
Thomas
From: Thomas Payne <[email protected]>
Here Is The Apartment Address: 2400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
See attached pictures of the unit and the rental form, and the monthly rent is $1,440 includes all utilities.An advance First month rent payment plus the Refundable security deposit $1,440 shall be paid before move in. If you will need to vacate the apartment, notice shall be given 2-3 weeks prior to intended day of moving.The security deposit shall be refunded on or before the day of vacating the apartment.
Please return the filled application at your convenience, which I expect to receive the approved sublease agreement from my landlord.I am willing to review the sublease agreement and seal a deal soon.I am always too very busy at work.
Best,
Thomas
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.
