by Con Warner
Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:54 am
From: David Mcclain <[email protected]>
Date: April 28, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Craigslist: $500 1500 sq ft, hard wood floors...2 bedrooms..2 full bathrooms
Good Day To You,
Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of, Actually i resided in the apartment with my family, before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my work, and now situated in Manila, PHILIPINNES and presently my apartment is still available for rent, We try to look for an honest Agent or a Friend that we can give this Keys and document before we left but could not see and we dont want our apartment to be used any how in our Absent that is why i brought the keys along with me here. As you know that, Pls get back to me on how you could take care of my Apartment or perhaps experience you have in renting apartments, Hope you are okay with the Monthly price which includes all utilities bills Electricity, water, heating, internet, disposal bills, etc.
There is also a Hydro included , Air Conditioning ,Dishwasher, Fridge , Stove ,Assigned / Secured parking ,Fitness facilities ,microwave , Washer , Dryer , Cable / Satellite ,Internet connectivity, Storage locker,Fireplace.
Its a spacious and lovely apartment, Utilities are included and Pets are allowed. Kitchen completely equipped :
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dryer
- Heat
- Water
- Washing Machine and Electric.
I have a store where you can move my furniture into, if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem. Please i want you to note that i'm a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will want you to take absolute care of my apartment and I want you to treat it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat whenever i come for a check up.
PROPERTY FEATURES
Rental Monthly Fee :
Heating features: Central, Electric Source
Status: Active & Available Now
Lease terms: Short & Long term
Pets : Well Behaved pets welcome
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
1)Your Full Name_________________________ ____________
2)Present Address(where you reside now)___________________
3)Phone number __________________________
4)How old are you_________________________
5)Are you married ________________________
6)Occupation __ _________________________
7)Current rent payment ___________________
8)Reason for relocating?_______ _________
9)How many people will be living in the apartment ____________
10)Do you have the rent fee available now __________________
11)How long are you willing to stay _________________________
12)When do you intend to move in ___________________
13)Do you have a pet ________________________
14)Do you smoke ______________________
I ............CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this application details today,so that I can have them in my file, in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you.
Notice : Pls note that i will not be available to show you around the apartment, as i would have to send you the keys through DHL COURIER SERVICE ON A NEXT DELIVERY TO YOUR HOUSE and move in asap. Deposit Payment is required.
Awaiting your reply soon.
Yours Sincerely.
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.
