Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed May 09, 2012 3:47 pm
From: Henry David <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:11
Subject: Re: $750 / 1br - 950ft² - Spacious 1 bedroom apartment for rent (1575 Tremont St.,, Boston, MA 02120)
Hello,

I would like you to know that it is still very much available for rent,i am only willing to give it
out to a Good and Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable apartment and available to move in as soon as possible. May the Peace of the Good Lord be with you.

Fees :Per Month : $750 ( Including Utilities )
Security / Deposit : $300. ( REFUNDABLE )
1 Bedroom
1 Bath
# Central Air Conditioning
APARTMENTFEATURES:** True 1 Bedroom **** Hardwood Floors **** BIG Living Room Shared W/ Kitchen **** Brand New Cabinets-Stove &Refrigerator**
I would like you to know that i am giving this home out to you because i just relocated to West Africa , Nigeria for theMissionary work and have a 4 years course.. so my family and i have decided that we wouldbe moving to our other home when we get back. so you can stay for as long as you wish to.
i would like you to send me the below details:
Full name:Present address :Occupation :Age :Phone Number :When you are planning on moving in :Credit Statues :Period of time you areplanning to stay, cos i wont be moving back to it:Do you smoke :Do you work late night :How many people would be moving in with you :
There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing directly withme the Landlord. The Security Deposit would be needed as a Security Bond in order for the keys and paperworkalong side with Lease Contract agreement to be sent to you... Electric Bills and water bills have been paid for, so i would also need to sendthe receipts to you, should in case it would be needed.
I would like you to know that you are free to contact me at any time. After i receivethis details, i would get back to you soonest and then let you know myterms. Pets are allowed. i will also attached pictures of my home to you once i get the required details from you,I hope to hear from you soonest.
God BlessRev Henry DavidPhone Number : 0112348168746665


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.

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