by Con Warner
Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:04 pm
From: william whitford <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 11:11
Subject: RE: apt in SOHO
To: Con Warner
Hi
Thank you for the inquiries about my one bedroom apartment for rent and sorry for the late response it was due to my busy schedule in the church,i will like to briefly introduce myself to you.My name is Pastor William Whitford,i bought this apartment when i came to Hong Kong on a breast cancer campaign program,presently i and my family has relocated to the United Kingdom on a campaign program.Actually i lost one of my daughter to breast cancer last year and ever since then,i have been into charity work trying all my possible best to help those that are victims and eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.There are severely Multinational companies that have shown interest in it and they've been of good support to the organization. The program is taking place in different major countries in which are united states,Canada,Sweden,
New Zealand,Holland, Singapore,Hong Kong,United Kingdom and some countries in West Africa. I do travel to different countries in the world and work in conjunction with UNICEF and presently i'm in West Africa on a campaign program.I will like you to put this organization in your prayers because there are a lot of people suffering with this deadly disease all over the world and you can know more about our organization here: http://ww5.komen.org. Below are my apartment information.
Monthly Rent including utilities: $8000
Security Deposit Required: $5000
Building Address: 34 Aberdeen Street, Central Hong Kong
Very nice and cosy one bedroom apartment in SOHO, fully furnished with taste Amazing rooftop fully equipped (including BBQ) with sun all day long Just one step to escalators Very Quiet and Clear 5th floor (last floor)Fully furnished with nice couch, TV and DVD,Air Conditioners,internet Cable,Dishwasher,Garbage disposal,Microwave,security alarm,gas stove,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer.A month rent and the security deposit is required to rent my apartment and all expenses/utilities are included in the rent,please note that i'm not after the monthly rent price because such apartment in that area cost's more but i just need someone or family who can take absolute care of my apartment as i'm away,it's available for rent for either short or long term and i have all my furniture's are packed inside the storage room so you can make use of them if you wish.You can drive by the building where my apartment is located to view it from the exterior and check out the surrounding and location at your earliest convenient,
meanwhile i have attached some pictures of my apartment so you can have an idea of what it looks like from the inside.Note that the keys and rental lease agreement form of my apartment will be sent to you upon approved of your application so you can move in,i will also be sending you a letter of authorization which will help you gain access to my apartment.If still interested in renting my apartment,i want you to get back to me requesting for an application form for proceedings.
Thanks and stay blessed
Pastor William Whitford
+447024037913
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram 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 or MoneyGram 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 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.
