by Con Warner
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:39 am
From: Slogan Micheal <[email protected]>
Date: April 26, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Craigslist: $450 Room for Rent
Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me,I am very glad you are interested in renting my apt.I am a Pastor,very hard working ,religious and GOD fearing Man.I am now located in Manilla,Philippines on permanent basis and won't be returning to the apt, may return there only if i plan relocating in the future
This unit is Available Immediately, As am looking for responsible tenant of great personality that is going to be taking good care of my apt while i am away and i will be trusting you that you are going to be taking good care of my apt the way i left it,the apartment is for long term and short term lease is also acceptable .Here is the address of the apt 505 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. The rent is $540 per month,Security Deposit $500 which include the utilities such as Water/Sewer,heat,hydro,gas,internet access e.t.c
The Apartment is furnished.I will like you to tell me your experience with renting.I was wondering maybe i can send you the application form for you to fill out.Also i will like to know when you want to take possession of the apartment so that we can discuss how to get the keys and necessary documents to you which i have with me.
I await your prompt response ASAP.
Micheal
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.
Thanks for your mail. The apartment is very much available for rent and
the rental fees is $450.00 per month including utilities for the whole of
the apartment and the deposit is $450.00, i want you to know that i
appreciate your expression.So, i want you to stick to your words and again i
will like to tell you that there is no way you can view the interior because
the keys and the document is here with me in Manila,Philippines and you can
drive by and view the exterior of the apartment for you to know where the
apartment is located and i have attached the pictures of the interior pics
for you to have an idea how the inside looks like.
*******RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
(Private & Confidential)
Also, Please let me get these ans
*******RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
(Private & Confidential)
Also, Please let me get these answers.
1) Your Full Name
2) Present Full Address (where you reside now) & Phone Number to Reach You
3) Age
4) Are you married?
5) How many people will be living in the house?
6) Do you have a pet?
7) Do you have a car?
8) Occupation?
9) Citizen of which Country?
10) When are you ready to Move in ?
11) When are u planning to leave the apartment ?
12) How many months rent can you deposit upfront (plus security deposit)
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details for approval so that
I can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt in your name and
contacting you .Await your urgent reply so that we can have it in my file
in case of issuing the receipt in your name and contacting you .Await your
urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys
to you, Please all this transaction is based on Trust & Honesty and again I
want you to stick to your words,I am putting everything into Gods hand, so
please do not let me down in this property of mine and God bless you more as
you do this.
Micheal
