by Con Warner
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:20 am
From: Sheryl Millard <[email protected]>
Date: October 20, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: 2909 West 33rd Street, - $800 / 3br
Hello there,
My name is Sheryl Millard.. I am the owner of the House you are making inquiry of. Actually,I resided in the House with my family before moving due to my Work transfer.I’m currently in West Africa for an international Christian follower’s crusade.Presently my house is still available for rent(rent already includes utilities)
The home was Formally Up FOR SALE but we have decided not to sell it anymore instead we are renting.
I kindly solicit for your absolute maintenance of my property.We put in our best to make the house as clean as possible and we don’t like dirt around our surroundings. So we are looking for a well-behaved, clean and honest tenant. We would like you to give us your word and promise us that you will take good care of our house.We would like to work any flexible plan you have on your term of renting, Long or short term or month to month.
Note: the Rent is $800
Security Deposit is $700
Utilities included in RENT
Section 8 Available.
Pets Allowed: Cats,Dogs etc.
Available Now.
It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout with lots of big windows…nice and light! New neutral paint and some newer carpet.....Very quiet, low traffic area. New fridge I believe its absolutely a perfect home for you and your family.Utilities include Water,Trash,Sewer,Gas Etc....
Here is the address of the house please feel free to drive by anytime : 2909 West 33rd Street, Erie
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.
RENT APPLICATION...
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone # : __________?
E-mail : __________?
Best time to call : __________?
How many proposed occupants : __________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age : __________?
Present Address : __________?
City/State : __________?
Will you have pets : __________?
Please describe Breed, size : __________?
Personality of pet : __________?
Preferred move in date : __________?
Intended length of lease: __________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment: __________?
Length of previous tenancy : __________?
Present occupation : __________?
Are you a section 8 applicant : __________?
Do you run a business from home : __________?
If so what kind of business : __________?
Do you work late night : __________?
Do you smoke : __________?
Do you drink : __________?
Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you. The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as we reach an agreement …A Deposit of $700 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in.Although,we have not met face to face yet but i am putting everything into God's hands,so please do not let us down in handling our property and God bless you more as you do this…
You can reach me or my husband on +234-802-072-7592 for more information and just in case i am unavailable to pick your call please leave me a message and i would get back to you.
Talk to you soon.
Sheryl Millard.
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.
