by Michelle
Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:29 am
From: Mark Percy <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 1 bedroom in Fort Green
Hello,
How are you doing, hope well, i got your mail and i just discussed the matter with my wife and she is also happy that you would be getting the place. Below are the following step to take.
1) Payment for the deposit, because the apartment is locked, for security reason, the keys are with me and needs to be sent via fedex including the paperworks and receipt for deposit.
2) You have to reconfirm your delivery address you would want to receive the package from.
3) You have to assure me that you would take very good care of the apartment.Fees :
Per Month : $850
Security / Deposit : $750
4) The House Documentary file.
5) Deposit Payment Receipt.
6) Full address and description of the house
7) Utilities include water, heat and Light Bill.
8) Apartment is not furnished.
Myself and my wife have contracted with an apartment manager and we are hoping he will work with you on this matter.He will provide his details with time.I have also attach the deed to my apartment for your perusal.
When i get your response to this mail, i would send you the payment information and likely call you so that we can discuss.
God Blessed You
Rev. Mark Percy
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.
