by Con Warner
Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:23 am
From: Dave Staffuer <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 11:11
Subject: Re: Apt Inquiry
Thanks for showing interest in my place.. Let me start by saying a little about me, I am a mechanic and deals with repair and rebuild of vehicles, self employed and the owner of my own company. I have just opened a new outlet here in Philippines and moved so i am looking to rent this unit out for a long term purpose. Located at: 505 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Available for immediate move in. Modern 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom, and I am renting out just 1 of the room and that will enable you access to the rest of the apartment with five (5) appliances including dish washer with in-suite laundry room and plenty of storage space and parking space . Professional and mature neighbors ensure peaceful living arrangements. Freshly painted and immaculately clean.
The rent is $500 per month including utilities and $500 for damages deposit....I will like you to drive by to the building today to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the next step which is the application process...
Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.
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 interest in my apartment. The apartment is available for long term & short term lease is acceptable. The building is in a great location situated in the quiet and safe area and offers secure access. internet, cable, laundry in-suite, storage facilities, heat, water, electric and parking is included in the rent and pets allowed.. Renting the room will give you access to the rest of the apartment as the other room would be left vacant!
Attached are the interior pictures for you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks, I will like you to get back to me with your final decision after viewing the interior pictures and let me know if you are interested in proceeding with the rental so that I can forward the application form to you.
I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Regards
Thanks for your mail. I am glad you are willing to proceed with the rental. I have the keys and the apartment documents here with me and I will be shipping it to you through DHL courier service but before the shipping arrangement. I will like you to answer the questions below and email it back to me asap for processing.
******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)
Payment will be through wire transfer (Western Union Money Transfer) and the keys will be shipped to immediately payment as been confirmed. Once i received the filled copy of the rental application form, I will make an arrangement on how to get the apartment keys and documents shipped to you through DHL courier service without any further delay.
I await your swift response.
Regards
