Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:49 am
From: mark john <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 11:11
Subject: Re: craigslist apt 3188 Fairmount Avenue , Bronx NY 10465
To: Con Warner


Hello

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.

Fees:

Per Month : $750 ( Including Utilities for the Whole Unit)
Management Security / Deposit : $400. ( REFUNDABLE )
2 Bedroom
2 Bath
# Central Air Conditioning


APARTMENT FEATURES:
** True 2 Bedroom
** Tiled Floors **
** BIG Living Room With a Lovely Kitchen **
** Brand New Cabinets-Stove & Refrigerator**

The followings are included in the monthly rent:
-Heat
-Hot Water
-Electric
-Separate private entrance
-Homeowner in Charge
-Brand new stove, refrigerator, cabinets, counter tops
-Own Thermostat
-Parking space
-Washer & Dryer on premises

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out to you because i just relocated to West Africa , Nigeria for the Missionary work (Save a Soul Organization)in supporting long term needs for clean water,providing the everyday needs of more than 389,500 people. Also committed to mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS, which kills more than 6,000 Africans everyday, we are supporting community garden programs for AIDS sufferers and their families.
i will be spending a long time (3-6yrs) so my family have decided to rent our lovely home out to you.


I would like you to send me the below details:


Full name :
Present address :
Occupation :
Age :
Current rent payment:
Phone Number :
Desired date of occupancy:
Desired length of occupancy:
Credit Statues :
If a student:
Name of the School:
Sex:
Pets:
Reason for moving:
Employer:
Address:


There is no Registration/ Broker fee and agency fee, since you are dealing directly with me the Landlord who is a licensed Coldwell Banker Apartment Agent. The Security Deposit would be needed as a Security Bond in order for the keys and paperwork along side with Lease Contract agreement to be sent to you... Electric Bills and water bills have been paid for, so i would also need to send the receipts to you, would in case it would be needed.

I would like you to know that you are free to contact me at any time. 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.

Mark John
Call Me: 0112348168746665 or +2348168746665
Save A Soul Organization



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.

Email: [email protected]

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