by Con Warner
Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:25 pm
From: Amanda Dawson <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 11:11
Subject: Re: $1000 / 2br - 1100ft² - Just Gorgeus 2bedrooms/2bathrooms Apartment Downtown (Seattle)
Hello,
My name is Amanda Dawson, and I am the owner of the 2 Bedroom apartment that you are interested in. I've purchased the apartment as holiday home because I love US life style and the apartment has been a breath of fresh air and relaxation when I am not working. I have decided to rent the apartment because my financial situation is not so good at this time and I also cannot live in the US in the near future because I just received a new work contract on the Dunbar Oil platform in the North Sea ( I work as an engineer ) and I will be there for at least 8 months per year. Due to my present situation, I will not be able to use the apartment for at least one year and I have decided that it is better to rent it for an extra income ( to earn some money ). I really hope to find a good and responsible tenant for the apartment. The apartment is ready to welcome you right now. I decided to rent it out for 1 year with possible extension depending on how long you will want it. If you are planning to rent for more then one year, it's not a problem, because I can give it for rent for as long as you need.
The apartment it's fully furnished , fully accessorized (can be rented unfurnished also, you can deposit my furniture and everything you will not use in the building storage area). You have new dishes, towels, sheets, TV + DVD + sound system, toaster, coffee maker, micro wave oven, oven, washing machine, air cond. , iron, radio. 90% of the stuff is brand new, unused, and also everything is insured as I told you, with Yahoo Real Estate. You also have 2 parking spaces available. The monthly rent includes everything (Heating, Water, Internet, TV, 2 Parking spaces, Electricity).
The monthly rent for the apartment is US $1000. First month's advance, US $1000 deposit. If you can and if you want to pay for 3 months in advance it will be considered as 4 month's rent ( you will have 1 month free ). We will use a standard tenancy contract, according to the US federation of house owners and also according to the United States legislation.
The exact location of the apartment is: 1500 4th Ave Seattle WA 98101
And some photos:
Because I am unable to show you the apartment in person I decided that it's better for both of us to use a multinational renting service, provided by Yahoo Real Estate. They have a big experience in such transactions closed over the Internet and their services are the most recommended for such transactions ( they offer their services all over US and Europe, Yahoo Real Estate is recommended by Trulia, Zillow and other realtor websites to their customers). We will use a standard tenancy contract, according to the US federation of house owners and also according to the United States.
That's all I can say for the moment, If you are still interested please reply with a few details about you, your job and references if possible. In the next email I will give you more information about the Yahoo Real Estate detailed process, more information about the apartment and also more pictures. Please reply if you are still interested.
Thank you.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
Sounds safe. It's not!
The escrow company do not work this way.
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.
Before going any further with anything I must remind you that for payments I will use the Yahoo Real Estate Company Inc. They will secure our transaction.
I will open a CASE ID# at Yahoo Real Estate Company for this transaction and I will give them your Full Name, Shipping Info, Phone# and indicate you as my tenant.
After that, they will issue the invoice for our transaction, and they will ask you to send them a refundable deposit in 24 hours, according to their terms and policies.
Regarding the Payment, you will be instructed to deposit the amount to a Yahoo Agent from United Kingdom. They will hold and insure your money
until you check the apartment and decide if you want take it or not. That is how their buyer protection policy works. As far as my concerns,I will be glad to know that Yahoo Real Estate has the possession of the money during the delivery period. That is my insurance.
After the requested amount will be confirmed and validated, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping of the keys, docs and necessary paperwork. The delivery will be completed in max 2-3 days after the amount requested will be verified and validated.
After you’ll receive the keys and the contract, the 10 days inspection period will start ( you’ll have 10 working days to see the apartment, read the contract,
decide if you keep the apartment or not).
In case you’ll take it you’ll have to send them a copy of the contract signed by you and they will release the money to me, if not you’ll have to send them
the contract unsigned and they will refund your money, the contract and the keys will be shipped back on my expenses! I will pay the shipping and you’ll have to pay the money transfer fee for the refundable deposit.
Once again... I want to make sure that you will understand this simple, easy, fast and secure process from the 1st time:
1. If you have the amount available and if you want to rent my apartment, please DON'T FORGET to send me your Full Name, Shipping Address and Phone#
2. I will open a CASE ID# with Yahoo Real Estate Company for our transaction , and I will give them your Info, and indicate you as my tenant.
3. After that, the Invoice will be issued for our transaction.
4. After the amount requested will be deposited, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping.
