by Michelle
Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:25 pm
Subject: Re: $450 / 2br - 2 bedroom apt (roanoke)
From: "Maria B. Barnes" <[email protected]>
To: Michelle Banks
CC:
Hi,
Thanks for your response, I am * **Maria B. Barnes** * the owner of the
Apartment you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the Apartment not
until i left for China for a Business, and i am now Happily married and we
are currently on our Honey Moon. I will be in China for five years so
presently my apartment is much available for rent and all utilities
included, it is furnished and "PETS" are allowed but only permission.
Please i want you to note that, I am a kind and honest woman and also i
spent a lot on my property, so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance
of this apartment. Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my
problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an
understanding.I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me
more about yourself. We will be Staying in China now that is why I have
made up my mind to put up all my apartment for rent to whom ever that will
take good care of it. Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you
intend to move in?
Address:410-1 Westside Blvd Roanoke, VA 24017 * *
RENT FEE:*$450 monthly*
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge, Microwave,
Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer, Garage,Security Alarm/Door
Interior:
Free Internet
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
================================================== I want you to provide
answers to the application below:
*******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION
FORM******
( Private and Confidential )
Date:
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone:
Date of Birth:
Sex :
Occupation
Marital Status?
Present Address:
How long at this address?
Rent?
How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent )
Reason for moving?Present Occupation:
How many people will be living in the apartment?
Move in Date?
............................................................
..........................................................
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , 6 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be
looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
Thanks & God Bless
*Maria B. Barnes*
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
