by Con Warner
Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:36 am
From: John Oliver <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: $500 Newly Renovated 1 bedroom/1 bath Basement (Dupont Circle)
To: Con Warner
Thanks for your response, I am Mr John Oliver the owner of the 1
bedroom apartment you are making inquiry of at 1808 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008 . I used to stay in the apartment not until i
left for Manila, ( Philippines ) 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 Philippines 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...
( 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
Philippines 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 .
Address: 1808 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008
RENT FEE : $500 per month (Inclusive )
DEPOSIT : $500 (refundable)
Area: 665 sf Parking: 1 underground stall
Included items: fully furnished from cutlery to linens; from 3D large
flat screen TV's to designer soap dispensers; top of the line
stainless steel built-in fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave,
washer & dryer; also includes maid service, central air-cond,
utilities, telephone,
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 apartment :-
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 apartment? :-
15)Picture of the Occupant(s)?:-
16)How many months rent can you deposit upfront (plus security deposit
of $500):-
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 John Oliver
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.
