by Con Warner
Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:05 am
From: Jacquelinep Scott <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 11:11
Subject: Re: craigslist ad
Hello,
It's my great pleasure that you are interested in our lovely home for rent. I am a Sgt, the owner of this home, former US Marine Sgt. serving in the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment that Patrols the Anbar province, Iraq. Before now we resided in this home and presently we have moved out due to my transfer as a matter of my profession,where i work as a volunteer with Catholic Revival programmed at the Ermita de San Antonio (St. Anthony Hermitage) here in WEST AFRICA and my wife who is a missionary's dealing with Bible Translation and literacy worldwide.
As soon as we settle down here i had a thought of selling the house so i have to look for an agent, after getting one, we got a deal but later my wife advised against that. I reasoned with her and accepted her advise. So i contacted the agent back and requested for my keys and documents. Later we decided to have the house rent out, we would have give the same agent this job also but the truth of the matter is that the agent would want to handle it professionally and the occupant may not be able to reason along with him later. If you notice, you will discover that the price we are offering is far below standard price, this is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property.We will be serving for a long term and now our home is locked up now and presently we have found a new home here which we will be staying for a very long which might last 5 years in (Nigeria)
More so, now that we on Retreat program over here. Please i want you to note that all we will want is a very honest and neat person,so i will solicit for your absolute understanding and maintenance of this home and want you to treat it as your own,i am with the keys and documents here with me which will be sent to any responsible and interested tenant through FedEx further more you have to undergo some processes before i could be willing and convince to let my home to any tenant. The money is not the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy always. I also want you to let me have trust in you as i have always stand on my word.
House Address: 5028 Fiesta Ave Temple City, CA.
Monthly Rent: $ 850
Refundable Security Deposit Payment:$ 850
Section 8 Available.
Pets Allowed: Cats,Dogs etc.
Available Date: Available Now.
If you are interested to occupy my house kindly provide the information below for record purpose :-
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name___________________________________
Current Address________________________ City_____________ State______ Zip Code________
Home Phone ( ) ___________________
Mobile Phone ( ) ____________________
Date of Birth_________________________________
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $__________
Are you married________________
How many people will be living in the house_________________
A Picture of your self if possible______________________
Do you have a pet______________
Do you have a car______________
Occupation____________________________
Monthly Income_________________________
Move In Date___________________________
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT SENT TO ME___________________________
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE HOUSE___________________________
You should give me a call as soon as possible so we can proceed ASAP..
Please note than you will only be able to drive by the house for now but not have a look at the interior until i have sent the keys and documents of my house to your destination, and the requirement for getting the keys and documents of the house is a fully refundable security payment as stated above, but i am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely home. You are advised to act fast on this so you don't loose the house to other interested applicants.
YOU CAN REACH ME ON THE NUMBERS BELOW
+234-806-593-8754 or 011-234-806-593-8754.
I Await your response so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you.
Best Regards.
Scott.
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.
