Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:47 pm
???: John Karman <[email protected]>
??: 2010?10?27? 12:29:22GMT-04:00
??: Con Warner
??: Re: PostingID: 2028029072

Hello

I own the unit for {1000} located at ( 180 West Houston Street #6C, New York NY 10014) and also
want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me and my wife want to give it out for
rent.Basicaly,we are looking for responsible tenant that can take very good care of Unit for as long as we
are going to stay here(4years).However,we are not after the money,all we want is a responsible tenant
that will rent and take care of it..We are here in United Kingdom working as missionaries in Kingsway
International Christian Centre http://www.kicc.org.uk. Because I and my wife are here in United Kingdom
does not mean that you will not be able to view the unit before we have a deal... As soon as I hear from
you with the aplication below I will email you the building manager name and phone# for you to make
arrangement for viewing and verification.

Name tenant: _____________________________________________
Desired date of occupancy: ___________________________
Desired length of occupancy: ____________________________________
Desired No. Of occupants: Adults: ____ Children: ____
Smokers: Yes_____ No__x___
Pets: Yes_____ No__x___
PRESENT ADDRESS: __________________________________________ State:______________
How long: ___________________
Phone No.:_______________
Current rent payment: _________
Reason for moving: _____________________________
Employer: _________________________________
Address: ______________ State:_________
Position: _________________________ how long:_________________
If a student: n/a
Name of the School
Undergraduate/ Graduate

As we speak, I am putting everything in GOD's hands so I will be waiting to hear from you.
Regards.
John Karman

Oct. 28, 2010
???:John Karman <[email protected]>
??: 2010?10?28?15:18:47 GMT-04:00
??:Con Warner
??: Rental

Con Warner,

I am writing with happiness to inform you that my wife have selected you as our #1 candidate which has
made you our potential tenant that we are renting our unit to.

However,I called the building manager on phone a few minutes ago for arrangement for you to view the
apartment,he said he can assist me but only if I issue you a letter of authorization signed by me and send
you the keys of my apartment. 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 note, especially in a
case of the owner no in town or on vacation). You can call him for confirmation His name is Lamber Green
phone# 2022396662.

Because of the building policy, the option we have to handle the situation is Below
OPTION(1)
IF YOU CAN PROVE TO US THAT YOU HAVE THE FUNDS FOR 1 MONTHS RENT AND A SECURITY
DEPOSIT?(definitely not by sending us money) I can fly down to meet with you in person to close the deal

with my return ticket and use my wife's return ticket to fly back to UK, that way I will not have to spend
cash.provided we close the deal..

OPTION(2)
YOU PROVIDE AN ADDRESS FOR US TO HAVE THE LISTED ITEMS BELOW SHIPPED TO YOU VIA
FEDEX TO BE ABLE TO MEET WITH LAtMBER GREEN TO PREVIEW THE UNIT (you will have to make
a month rent deposit to us which will standing as a commitment from you and inclucde shipment cost of)

1) Units Keys
2) Lease Agreement
3) Letter of Authorization
4) Payment Receipt for security deposit
However, you can reach me here by phone calling from a Home Phone:
Dial 011447024060887 or +447024060887

We will like to know the OPTION that is perfect for you.

Regards.
John Karman

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

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 payment to 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.

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.

Email: [email protected]

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