by Con Warner
Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:41 am
From: sophi 48 <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 11:11
To: Con Warner
Dear Con Warner,
Thanks for the prompt mail, I'm currently in Manchester which was the reason why I'm willing to rent this my apartment out.
Now that you are interested in renting my apartment and you will like me to reserve it for you upon your arrival...We have to proceed with the arrangement now.....You need to send me the details below for the contract.
1...Your full name and address.
2...Your date of birth.
3...Your move in date and move out date.
4...Your phone number.
5...A scan copy of your passport ID.
I will be needing this details to prepare the lease contract as we need to legalize the rent by signing a contract after that you will proceed with the payment of one month rent and security deposit to confirm the reservation and an assurance towards the renting of the apartment and i will take permission from work and arrive in the city to fix you into the apartment on your moving in day.
After this a receipt will be given to you which you will have as evidence of payment with the lease contract as a legal tenant and you can easily move in on your arrival.
I will be looking forward to receiving the contract details as soon as possible.
Regards
Sophia.
This person asks 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 either to him, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
