Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Collins Matt <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: $600 / 1br - Fully Remodeled 1 bed Condo/Fully Furnished w/Util (Santa Monica)
To: Con Warner


Thanks for your response, I am Mr Collins Matt the owner of the 1 bedroom apartment you are making inquiry of at . I used to stay in the apartment not until i left for London, ( United Kingdom ) for a construction job with Total/Elf, (I'm a construction engineer) and i am now Happily married and we are currently on our Honey Moon. I will be in United Kingdom for Two to Three years ,presently my apartment is much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Pls i want you to note that, I am a kind and honest man 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... PICTURES ATTACHED BELOW..YES ITS AVAILABLE FURNISHED.

( First Month Rent & Deposit Required To Move In ) OR ( Pay 2 Months Rent & Deposit To Get 1 Month Free )

I want a tenant i can trust so i will ask for you to tell me more about yourself,your previous renting experience. We will be Staying in London,UK now for like 2yrs that is why I have made up my mind to put up 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? the apartment is free for move in now . View attached file for the apartment pictures because you will not be able to see inside of the apartment due to distance.

ADDRESS :- 2134 20th Street,Santa Monica, CA 90405

RENT FEE : $600 per month (Inclusive )

DEPOSIT : $600 (refundable)

Amenities :- Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer/Dryer , Water/Sewer ,High Speed Internet connectivity ,Cable

Kitchen :- Dishwasher , Garbage Disposal ,Refrigerator , Microwave

Interior: Free Internet, Storage Area/Room


I want you to provide answers to the application below:

*****RENT APPLICATION FORM*****
( Private and Confidential )



1)Your Full Name :-


2)Your Full Current Address :-


3)Phone Number & Mobile Number :-


4)How old are you :-


5)Sex :-


6)Are you Married :-


7)How many people will be living in the house :-


8)Do you have a Pet? :-


9)Do you have a Car? :-


10)Occupation? :-


11)What is your Religion? :-


12)Citizen of Which Country? :-


13)When are you ready to Move In? Exact Date? :-


14)How Many Months are you willing to rent the house? :-


15)How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1 month rent & Deposit = $1165 ) or ( 2 months rent & Deposit =$1710 & you get (1) month free ) .so which option do you prefare????


IF YOUR OKAY WITH THIS,FILL THE APPLICATION FORM AND TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE APARTMENT.


Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.


Regards

Mr Collins Matt

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer 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.