by Con Warner
Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:44 pm
From: Carolyn Geraldson <[email protected]>
Date: November 16, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Craigslist Apartment on Marquette Ave.
Hi and thank you for your email.
My name is Carolyn Geraldson and I am the owner of the 2 bedroom apartment that you want to rent.
The apartment was bought as holiday home because I love the city lifestyle, 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 also 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. I received the approval 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. You also have 2 parking spaces available. The monthly rent - $1000 - includes everything (Heating, Water, Internet, TV, 2 Parking spaces, Electricity).
The monthly rent for the apartment is US $1000. First month's advance, $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 legislation.
The exact location of the apartment is: Marquette Ave Minneapolis MN
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, and they are recommended by most Realtor companies to their customers).
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 for your time!
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!
These companies 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.
