by Con Warner
Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:39 am
Thomas Mason <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi,
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (15218 Union Tpke #9N, Flushing NY) currently listed oncraigslist for $1250 with security deposit
$1250 , is very much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities:
water, Gas and electric are included.
I Just resumed my new job here in CityPaws Animal Hospital
1823 14th Street, N.W.Washington , DC 20009 with my wife..
Just to let you know,you are not the only one that has contacted us
about the apartment.
Kindly Note: We will only accept a tenant who is willing to pay 1 month
rent and a security deposit.
Applicant Full Name: ?????
Address:????????????
Cell number:????????????
Profession: ????????????
Guarantor: ???????????
Howlong you wish to rent:???
Once I hear from you with the above information I will update you on my
arrival date.
Regards
Thomas Mason
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent (for a property that he does not own) due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
