by Con Warner
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:20 pm
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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.
From: Dan Weger [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: December 13, 2010 2:03 PM
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: $1200 / 2br - Immaculate 2 bedroom executive townhome with loft. 1500 sq ft. (225 Lyon Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 1B4)
Hey,
Thank you for the eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the apartment with my family, before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in the (LONDON united kingdom) and presently my apartment is still available for rent and I'm not willing to sale my apartment anymore. It include the utilities like hydro, washer and security, I have my furniture in Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the apartment with my family, before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in the (LONDON united kingdom) and presently my apartment is still available for rent and I'm not willing to sale my apartment anymore. It include the utilities like hydro, washer and security, I have my furniture in the store if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem. Please i want you to note that I'm a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will want you to take absolute care of my apartment and I want you to treat it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.
PROPERTY FEATURES
Rental Price:$1200
Security Deposit:$800
Heating features: Central, Electric Source
Address of the property:225 Lyon Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 1B4
Status: Active & Available Now
Smoking: Allowed
Lease terms: Short & Long term
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
1)Your Full Name______
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ______
3)How old are you_________
4)Are you married _ ________
5)Occupation __ ______
6)Current rent payment ____ _______
7)Reason for moving out?_______ _____
8)How many people will be living in the apartment ________
9)The rent fee available now __ _____
10)How long are you willing to stay _______
11)When do you intend to move in ___
12)Do you have a pet _______
13)Do you smoke
Awaiting your reply soon. May you and your family continue to be blessed...........
Yours Sincerely.
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.
