Rental Scam - [email protected]

From: Hunter George < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: studio

Hello, Happy New Year to you and thanks for contacting me regarding my apartment and I would like you to know that it is still very much available for rent, i am only willing to give it out to a Good and Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable home and available to move in as soon as possible. its a 1 bedroom apartment very spacious for a comfortable living. More pictures would be sent to you after we receive your next response because i have been having too many response regarding our apartment and taking it off from the site.

The property is located at : 601 E 18th St Brooklyn, NY 11226 in Flatbush ( i do believe you know the area)

Rent Per Month : $900 ( Including Utilities )
Gas, Heat, Electricity, Internet and Cable
Security / Deposit : $650 (REFUNDABLE )
1 Bedroom 1.0 Bath

This flawlessly newly renovated large alcove studio that has been converted to ONE BEDROOM is available in a well-maintained building with ELEVATOR, LAUNDRY and GARAGE. The apartment features huge living room full of sunlight, kitchen with new stainless steel appliances including REFRIGERATOR, STOVE/OVEN, MICROWAVE, and DISHWASHER. The bedroom can easily fit a queen-sized bed. There are numerous closets in the apartment! The apartment is very BRIGHT and QUIET. The building is located on a lovely street in Brooklyn within 2 blocks to B, Q trains, 3 stops to Prospect Park and only 20 minutes on a train to Manhattan. pets are Allowed.

I and my wife just relocated Asia for the Missionary work and wont be moving back into it, so you could stay as long as you wish to, provided we have full corporation and better understanding. Keys and lease contract agreement would be sent via ups next day delivery for viewing and move in

I would like you to send me the below details:

Full name:
Present address :
Occupation :
Age :
Phone Number :
When is the best time to call you :
When you are planning on moving in :
Credit Statues :
Period of time you are planning to stay, cos i wont be moving back to it:
Do you smoke :
Do you work late night :
How many people would be moving in with you :
How soon can you make the deposit.

There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing directly with me the Landlord and that is why the home is affordable,After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then let you know my terms. Pets are allowed.I hope to hear from you soonest. Home still in Great condition.

God Bless.
Dr Hunter George.

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.