by Con Warner
Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:05 am
From: Michael Reed - [email protected]
Subject: $1000 / 1br - Beautiful Pre-War Building,Quiet Corner Unit (forest hills/ queens
To: Con Warner
Date: Saturday, August 13, 11:11
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (111-39 76 Rd Unit A5 Forest Hills, NY 11375 ) currently listed for $1000 with security deposit $1000 is very much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities: water, Gas and electric are included.
I Just resumed my new job here in Wisconsin, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary as Director. So,I am presently in the Green Bay, Wisconsin with my wife.. Just to let you know,you are not the only one that has contacted us about the apartment. Kindly Note: We will only accept a tenant who is willing to pay 1 month rent and a security deposit.
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Once I her from you with the above information I will update you on my arrival date.
Regards
Michael Reed
This person asks 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 either to him, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
