Rental Scams - 2 people send same message

FIRST MESSAGE


From William Jo <[email protected]>
to [email protected]>
date Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 2:37 AM
subject Re: room
mailed-by yahoo.com
signed-by yahoo.com
hide details Feb 23 (6 days ago)
Hi,

Thanks for your interest in wanting to be my roommate. I am looking for a responsible & clean roommate that will be able to take good care of my apartment because I work as Oil Expatriates and I do travel a lot, Presently I am in Philippine for a research and I don't know when I will return back to the apartment that's why am looking for a roommate who will live in the apartment and take care of it. The apartment is available for long term and short term lease is also accepted. The property is located at: 98 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205....... I will like you to drive by to the building today to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the next step which is the application process.

The apartment Features
ï High Speed Internet
ï In-Suite Laundry
ï Large in-suite storage
ï Cable

Its a spacious and lovely apartment, Utilities are included and Pets are allowed. Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric.

I want you to note that I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, and I would want you to treat it as your own, I would like you to keep it tidy all the time I also want you to let me have trust in you as I always stand on my word,the rental fee is ($600) per month including utilities for the whole of the apartment and the security deposit is ($500). Kindly let me know if you wish to proceed further so that I can forward you the full interior pictures for you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the application process. You cant view the interior, you will be able to drive by and view it from outside.

I look forward to hearing from you.


SECOND MESSAGE

Frank Donald <[email protected]>
to [email protected]>
date Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 8:09 AM
subject Re: Room available
mailed-by yahoo.com
signed-by yahoo.com
hide details Feb 23 (6 days ago)
Thanks for showing interest in my place.. Let me start by saying a little about me, I am an Artist, self employed and the owner of my own company. I have just opened a new outlet here in Philippines and moved so i am looking to rent this unit out for both short and long term purpose. Located at: 98 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Available for immediate move in. Modern 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom, and I am renting out just 1 of the room and that will enable you access to the rest of the apartment with five (5) appliances including dish washer with in-suite laundry room and plenty of storage space and parking space . Professional and mature neighbors ensure peaceful living arrangements. Freshly painted and immaculately clean.

The rent is $500 per month including utilities and $500 for damages deposit....I will like you to drive by to the building today to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the next step which is the application process...

Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.

from:David Anderson [email protected]
show details 4:05 AM (5 hours ago)

Thanks for showing interest in my place.. Let me start by saying a little about me, I am a mechanic and deals with repair and rebuild of vehicles, self employed and the owner of my own company. I have just opened a new outlet here in Manila , Philippines and moved so i am looking to rent this unit out for a long or short term purpose. Located at: 98 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The apartment is a modern 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment and is strategically located in a very cool and lovely environment with five (5) appliances including dishwasher with in-suite laundry and plenty of storage space and parking space, professional and mature neighbors ensure peaceful living arrangements. Freshly painted and immaculately clean.

The rent per month is $700 monthly including utilities and $400 for damage deposit. I will like you to drive by to the building at your convenience to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks.

Waiting to hear from you soon,
Regards