by Con Warner
Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:28 pm
From: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Sent: Sat, Jan 28, 2012 11:11
Subject: Re: HotPads.com Inquiry about 10182 Dedaker Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Thanks for your interest in our house.
Firstly I will like to introduce myself; I am an Engineer by profession (retired) originally from New Jersey. I and my wife acquired the house recently and decided to rent out the house but due to our busy schedule, and the fact that we are retired, we decided to move back to our home town Union, NJ. We want to be close to our friends and families.
The house is still available and will only be given out to the right person that will take very good care of the place and the facilities. Well i must let you know that the house has a lot of facilities like laundry facilities,air condition, Internet and telephone access and a car park and other necessary facilities. I need to inform you as well that money is not the major reason why I am renting it out, we want someone who can take care of the home as if its he/she own.
The Address of the property is : 10182 Dedaker Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Rental cost:$850USD
Security deposit: $100USD
Pet deposit (Cats & Dogs):$50USD
We were actually working with a Realtor earlier but noticed he increased the rent more than i expected so we told him we will get a new tenant our self because the way he increased the rent and deposit, the renters can't afford it and it can even scare tenants away more so, with that act, the house will be vacant for long that is why the house is still vacant till now.
So we have decided to rent it out our self that is why you can see the advert on Internet. You can drive pass and view the house, look through the window and check around the back space if you like what you see then we'll be glad to rent the property to you.
Once you are able to view the property, get back to me so we can proceed further on how to get the rental application form
Thanks
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.
