by Con Warner
Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:23 am
From: Be N <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Thursday, 11 August 2011 11:11
Subject: Re: $700 / 2br - 1323ft² - Vaulted ceilings, wood laminate flooring (Naperville IL)
Thanks for your swift response regarding my property,the house is currently vacant and it is available for move in. The rent fee is $700 per month and the security deposit is $500,Utilities like washer,dryer,gas,electricity,Dishwasher,Electric Stove, Fridge are included in the rental fee and pets are allowed,i am a Construction engineer and i am currently out of the Country to Head a construction project in West Africa and my stay here will be for 5 years so i would love a Long term lease. I want you to drive by the property and view the exterior and i assure you that you will love it,as soon as you have done that get back to me ASAP so we can proceed further. Address of the house: 3025 Kentshire Circle, Naperville IL. RENTALS APPLICATION FIRST NAME:__________________ MIDDLE NAME: _________________ LAST NAME: __________________ PROFESSION: ________________ HOME PHONE (____) __________ (CELL)PHONE (____) __________ (WORK)PHONE (____) __________ KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________ PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________ CITY: _______________ STATE: ______________ ZIP CODE: ____________ HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________ WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________ 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___________________________ Await your response with the filled Rental Application form. You can also reach me at +2347054242485 OR 0112347054242485 Thanks
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.
Thanks for your email,Below is the payment information where you are to send the DEPOSIT to Via Western Union Money Transfer,as soon as the payment has been made just get back to me with the payment details such as The 10 digit MTCN number,Senders name,Senders address and Amount sent.
Name... Ben Mark
Address........ 144 Bode Thomas road
City... Victoria Island
State.... Lagos
Country... Nigeria
Zip code... 23401
Text Question... Who is the greatest
Answer... God
As soon as the payment has been confirmed i will go right away to the Fedex office to send the package and get back to you with the Tracking number so as to know the status of the delivery.
All i need from you now is to be at home on the day of the delivery,if you can assure me of that then everything will work out smoothly.
Await your response.
Regards.
