Rental Scam - [email protected]

From: Kang Jong < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: GREAT LOCATION, GREAT APARTMENT, AND GREAT COMMUNITY

I apologize for late response

Thank you for the interest my apartment is available for long and short term lease i got Five Years contract to work with AEC Moreno Engineering Company in Texas and that is why am renting out the unit and is currently vacant while I'm seeking to find honest and responsible tenant that will take good care of the property due to our absence. Rent include all utilities with kitchen appliances, apartment is located in walking distance to all amenities at.... 1325 18th Street NW Washington D.C 20036

Very spacious large bedroom with king size oversize walk in closet with Bathroom and Toilet , and Kitchen. The kitchen Appliances-including, fridge / freezer and a dishwasher, four burner gas hob with an oven are present...Newly renovated and we have each convenience that you could always wish. As soon as your Application form is approved i will email you the copy of the contract for review .

I’d have actually left it vacant, but my Husband advised that I must rent it out. It's one bedroom & one bathroom, furnished, electricity, water and Parking space are included in the monthly rent. The rent, which includes all utilities is $1,200 per month. A Refundable damage deposit of $1,200 will be paid alongside the rent before you move in. I will like you to tell me about yourself because I am interested in knowing your capability of funding the rent and taking care of my apartment.

If you need more details call or text ( 412- 255- 9549 )

Best Regards

Kang

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.