by Con Warner
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:04 am
From: david howels <[email protected]>
Date: April 27, 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: $243 / 2br - Wonderful 3bed apartment (Downtown)
Hello
Thank you for the patronage,I have to go down to the airport now and pick some renter of us that is coming from far distance,this is how you will be treated and be hon our as well too,if you book with us,there is one question i do ask my bidders,will you take good care of this apartment,if really,you are serious,before we can give you apartment,we most know the purpose why you want to come to Manhattan,maybe you are coming for vacation or something,the apartment is available for the dates chosen.I am quite sure that this is arguably one of the best apartment you can get around at this reduced rate,i cannot guarantee the hold of the apartment until booked and paid for it.
You are required to pay of the total rental fee and a Refundable security fee of $300:00 to enable me hold the apartment for you,as there is rush for the apartment at this time.This apartment is $243:00 per night,and our weekly rate is $243 per night and for the 4nights you want this apartment is $972
All you have to do to hold the apartment is to pay 50% fee which is $486 plus the Refundable Security Fee which is $300:00. which will be giving back to you on the day you departing from the apartment, Once you have made the payment I will issue you a receipt confirming your payments.We do accept bank transfer,western union.
If you are still interested ,Then Get back to me as soon as possible so that I will send you our booking form and agreement to you to fill,and send us your flight details we will come and pick you at the Airport with out any charges,and it free pick up,You wont have any problem,This is how we do attend to our renter,here is my number : (208) 261-1152,you can reach me on that,or drop a voice call,and email me back as well too,get back to me if you wanna proceed,i hope to hear from you soon.
Best Regards
David
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.
