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From: Eleanor Anee Laughlin <[email protected]>
Date: September 20, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: $700 / 1br - 1bd Apartment Conveniently located in the heart of little Italy! (Columbia Street San Diego)

Thanks for your response, I am Mrs Eleanor Anee Laughlin the owner of the 1 bedroom Apartment you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the Apartment not until i left for United Kingdom (LONDON ) for a construction job with Total/Elf, (I'm a construction engineer) and i am now Happily married and we are currently on our Honey Moon. I will be in UK,ENGLAND for Two to Three years ,presently my apartment is much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Pls i want you to note that, I am a kind and honest woman and also i spent a lot on my property, so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment. Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an understanding... PICTURES ATTACHED BELOW

I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more about yourself,your previous renting expirence. We will be Staying in UK now for like 2yrs that is why I have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in? the apartment is free for move in now .

ADDRESS :- 2040 Columbia Street San Diego, CA 92101

RENT FEE : $700 per month (Inclusive )

DEPOSIT : $400 (refundable)

Amenities :- Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer/Dryer , Water/Sewer ,High Speed Internet connectivity ,Cable

Kitchen :- Dishwasher , Garbage Disposal ,Refrigerator , Microwave

Interior:
Free Internet
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets

I want you to provide answers to the application below:




*****RENT APPLICATION FORM*****
( Private and Confidential )



1)Your Full Name :-


2)Your Full Current Address :-


3)Phone Number & Mobile Number :-


4)How old are you :-


5)Sex :-


6)Are you Married :-


7)How many people will be living in the apartment :-


8)Do you have a Pet? :-


9)Do you have a Car? :-


10)Occupation? :-


11)What is your Religion? :-


12)Citizen of Which Country? :-


13)When are you ready to Move In? Exact Date? :-


14)How Many Months are you willing to rent the apartment? :-


15)How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1 month rent & Deposit = $1100 ) or ( 2 months rent & Deposit =$1800 & you get (1) month free ) .so which option do you prefare????


IF YOUR OKAY WITH THIS,FILL THE APPLICATION FORM AND TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE APARTMENT.


Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.


Regards

Mrs Eleanor Laughlin & Mr John Laughlin
+44 703 184 7504

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.

I got the same reply for a posting on craigslist for Los Angeles...

Thanks for your response, I am Mrs Eleanor Anee Laughlin the owner of the 1 bedroom Apartment you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the Apartment not until i left for United Kingdom (LONDON ) for a construction job with Total/Elf, (I'm a construction engineer) and i am now Happily married and we are currently on our Honey Moon. I will be in UK,ENGLAND for Two to Three years ,presently my apartment is much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Pls i want you to note that, I am a kind and honest woman and also i spent a lot on my property, so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment. Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an understanding... PICTURES ATTACHED BELOW

I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more about yourself,your previous renting expirence. We will be Staying in UK now for like 2yrs that is why I have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in? the apartment is free for move in now .

ADDRESS :- 639 South Spring Street los Angeles, CA 90014

RENT FEE : $700 per month (Inclusive )

DEPOSIT : $400 (refundable)

Amenities :- Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer/Dryer , Water/Sewer ,High Speed Internet connectivity ,Cable

Kitchen :- Dishwasher , Garbage Disposal ,Refrigerator , Microwave

Interior:
Free Internet
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets

I want you to provide answers to the application below:




*****RENT APPLICATION FORM*****
( Private and Confidential )



1)Your Full Name :-


2)Your Full Current Address :-


3)Phone Number & Mobile Number :-


4)How old are you :-


5)Sex :-


6)Are you Married :-


7)How many people will be living in the apartment :-


8)Do you have a Pet? :-


9)Do you have a Car? :-


10)Occupation? :-


11)What is your Religion? :-


12)Citizen of Which Country? :-


13)When are you ready to Move In? Exact Date? :-


14)How Many Months are you willing to rent the apartment? :-


15)How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1 month rent & Deposit = $1100 ) or ( 2 months rent & Deposit =$1800 & you get (1) month free ) .so which option do you prefare????


IF YOUR OKAY WITH THIS,FILL THE APPLICATION FORM AND TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE APARTMENT.


Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.


Regards

Mrs Eleanor Laughlin & Mr John Laughlin
+44 703 184 7504

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