by Michelle
Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:18 am
From: Pedro Hernandez <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 1 bd/1 bath on Hillpark Dr.
To: Michelle Banks
Hi Michelle
Thank you for interest; I am quite sure that this is arguably one of the best apartment you can get around at this reduced rate. The apartment is available for long term lease and it's move in ready. I cannot guarantee the hold of the apartment until you make a reservation for it.
I understand you would like to see the apartment, but unfortunately I am not available to show you the apartment because I'm working on a project in Oklahoma and will be here for the next couple of months. The apartment looks exactly as the picture on the AD. if you are doubting me i could provide you references from past tenants, Maybe that would help you trust me a little more.
If you are still interested, kindly get back to me so we can discuss how keys and payment will be handled.
Note: Section 8/ Linc V, SEPS, cityfeps and other programs are not accepted.
Kind Regards
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.
