by Con Warner
Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:45 pm
From: Beverly Lunn <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: 3br - 1736ft² - $700/ 3 bedrooms! It has newer laminate & vinyl flooring (Fresno )
To: Con Warner
Good day Applicant,
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your inquiry email to my posting on craigslist regarding my house for rent. I do apologise for not including my name on the ad which is for security purpose as a result of the numerous scam being practised on craigslist. I am Beverly A Lunn, the owner of the house and happily married for 3 years now.
The house in question has been up for sale because, we hardly had the chance to settle in the States due to the nature of my job but presently, we have decided to put it on rent for $700 per month reason because i have been officially transferred. My family and I are now based in Africa, Nigeria to be precise and I am working with the CAMFED in colaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). You can visit our link ( http://us.camfed.org/site/PageServer?pa ... home_index ) as to see how steadfast and dedicated we are, working to make sure the word of God is not just heard but adopted into our daily activities.
I want to use this medium to tell you more about the house because, i have spent so much in its maintenance and that was the reason i wanted to sell it off. so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of the house as i want to be confident you would take care of the property as if it were yours. Looking from the pictures i posted, you would see how beautiful it is and i am certainly sure you will love the inside when you finally get in there. Do endeavour to drive by at your convenience as to see it physically as i was unable to drop the keys. Reason for this is because, i wasn't really familiar with my neighbours living around due to the nature of my job.All utilities include Water, Trash, Sewer,Gas,heating and cooling system except for the electricity bills.
MOVE IN DEPOSIT REQUIRED ONLY:
Security Deposit: $700
First month rent: $700
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
FIRST NAME: __________
MIDDLE NAME: __________
LAST NAME: __________
PROFESSION: __________
PHONE: _______________
(CELL)PHONE: __________
(WORK)PHONE: __________
(HOME)PHONE: __________
ARE YOU MARRIED: __________
KIDS: _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY :________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE: ______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
HOW LONG: ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING: __________
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU, HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING: ____________
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN: ______________
IF YOU HAVE A PET: _________
NAME OF PET: _____________
KIND OF PETS: _____________
HABITS: ___________
DO YOU SMOKE: ____________
DO YOU DRINK: ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT: _____________
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE MOVE IN DEPOSITS REQUIRED ($1,400): ____________
ANNUAL INCOME_____________
REFERENCE_____________
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU WISH TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE HOUSE: _______________
Looking forward to hearing from you with all this details so that I can present it to my family, pray over it (because I consult the Almighty God before making any decision and if accepted, and have them stored in my file for the purpose of issuing the receipts to you and contacting you. Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you, please we are giving you all this based on trust and again I will want you to stick to your words, you know that we are very far apart now and only putting everything into God's hands and hope that you will not let us down.
The house will be available for rent for a period of 4-5 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying there. Here is my number +234-816-665-1233 or +234-705-397-9871, I will be expecting to hear from you.
Remain blessed and
God Bless,
Beverly.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
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.
