Rental Scam - [email protected]

Virginia C. Hansen < [email protected] > wrote:
Hello,

Thank you for your interest. My name is Virginia Hansen the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry . I'm happy to let you know that my unit is available for a long and short term lease period. The total monthly rent will be $1,100 with all utility bills included..
Utilities like: cold/hot water, electricity, gas, satellite channels, cable & Wi-Fi, garbage disposal and parking (2 parking spots).

I would like to know how many persons will inhabit there, more information about you and for how long want to rent it

Thank you, Virginia

From: Virginia C. Hansen < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: New inquiry from xxxxx for 1509 Swann St NW

Thanks for your reply

In order to view the flat and settle a deal between us, you will need the keys and the contract. Like I have informed you before the rental process will be mediated by Realtor..com and they will take care of everything. I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from Liverpool(where I live) through Realtor.com is an international company dealing specifically in rentals apartments, I used it in the past and I was very pleased.

Therefore . I will explain how it works... I left the keys and rental contract signed by me and we will use their services to make the deal

If you decide to proceed with this transaction, I will need your phone number, full name, full address where you want to receive the keys and the contract. Next you will receive a notification message from them containing all the instructions that you need to follow in order to complete the process and receive the keys in maximum 24 hours.

Next you will receive a notification message from Realtor.com containing all the instructions that you need to follow. Regarding the payment, you will be instructed to do the deposit to an agent from Realtor.com, they will hold and insure your money until you check the apartment and decide if you want to rent the place or not.
You will have to pay the deposit $900.00 (you will get it back when you decide to leave the apartment).. You will be given a 3 days inspection period from the day you receive the keys and contract. During this period you can take a decision. After unit inspection, If you decide to move in, you will have to authorize Realtor to release the funds to me, and the transaction will be completed. If you will not be satisfied with the apartment the total amount will be refunded in same day after your request. I am sure you will love my apartment, but it is good to know that you do have this second option available.

If you wish to proceed with renting the apartment, please provide me the details above so I can initiate the deal through their company.

This Scammer will arrange to send you an Invoice -- Make no mistake, the Invoice will be fake !
If you are reading this because you have received such an invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.