Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:48 pm
From: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:11
Subject: $900 / 1br - CLOSE TO 36 AVENUE "N" AND "Q" TRAIN (Astoria)

Hello,

I am very happy to inform you that the apartment is still very much available for rent, my intentions and plans is to give out the apartment to a Reliable and Responsible person that would be able to take proper care of the lovely home.

It is indeed a lovely and comfortable home and available for move in as soon as possible May the Peace of the Good Lord be with you for considering my home.

Fees:
Per Month: $900 (Including Utilities)
Security / Deposit: $600.( Refundable)
1 Bath
1 Bedroom

Location : 24-20 33rd St Queens, NY 11102

Hardwood Floors,Big Kitchen,Brand New Cabinets, Electric Cooker, dish washer & Refrigerator I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent because i just relocated to Nigeria,West Africa for a new job,i am a Pediatrician( Children's Doctor )
I would like you to fill the details below :
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RENT APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:____________________
MIDDLE NAME:___________________
LAST NAME:____________________
AGE:____________________
PROFESSION:____________________
MARITAL STATUS:____________________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:____________________
PHONE NUMBERS:
(CELL)PHONE:____________________
(WORK)PHONE:____________________
(HOME)PHONE:____________________
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:____________________
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING:____________________
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING:____________________
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN:____________________
IF YOU HAVE A PET:____________________
DO YOU SMOKE:____________________
DO YOU DRINK:____________________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT:____________________
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I would like you to know that you are free to contact me at any time.
After i receive these details, i would get back to you soonest and then let you know my terms.
PLEASE NOTE YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW.
.........

I hope to hear from you soonest.
Regards,
Dr.David Speck.


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 lawyer,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.

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