Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Mon May 14, 2012 12:57 pm
From: Christopher Johnson <[email protected]>


Hello,

Thanks for your inquiries; the apartment is fully furnished and also available
unfurnished at the same rate. The apartment is available for long and short term
lease. Find details information’s below;

Description;
1177 22nd St NW #7C, Washington, DC 20037
2 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths
Rent: $3000/Monthly (utilities inclusive)
Security Deposit: $1500
Square Footage, 1829 sq. ft.
Year built: 2008

Open and spacious 2BR + Den / 2BA luxury apt with over 1,800 sq.ft., private
balcony, and 2 parking spaces. Features include 9'6" ceilings, natural oak
floors, European system closets, floor-to-ceiling windows, open kitchen with
Poggenpohl cabinetry and Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances. Building features 24-hr
front desk. concierge, fitness room, and rooftop pool deck.

Kitchen:
Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, Washing machine, Clothes dryer, Blender,
Coffee maker, Stove top burners, Oven, Toaster, Iron & board, Ice maker, Cooking
utensils, Dish washer, 4 ring stove.

Dining:
Dining area, Seating for 6 people.

Entertainment: TV, Stereo system, Satellite or Cable
Internet Access: Wireless broadband, Broadband access, Internet access

Swimming Pools: Heated pool, Outdoor pool.
Pool / Spa: Spa/whirlpool.

The utilities included in the monthly Rent are Electric, Gas, Heat, Water, Air
Conditioning, Internet, Parking for two (2) Cars, Sewer, Trash, and
Cable/Satellite TV.

We also offer special discount on the following below;

1. Pay 3 months Rent in advance and get 10% discount.
2. Pay 6 months Rent in advance and get 15% discount.
3. Pay 1 year Rent in advance and get 25% discount.

If you have further questions, feel free to write back or get back so we can
proceed.

Regards,

Christopher Johnson.


We do offer 25% discount for 12 months rent in advance. Anyway, I am not sure
when you are looking to move-in as the unit is not available for immediate
move-in or viewing until May 27th when the current occupant lease expires.

The current occupant lease expires May 26th, and the earliest viewing date is
May 27th, so if you are really interested I will advise you try and secure it
now so that you do not lose it to other potential renters who are also in
contact with me in regards to this apartment.

Please let me know if the timing works and if you wish to proceed.

Warm Regards,

Christopher Johnson.


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.


To make reservation, you are to make deposit for the first month rent ($2,400) plus the security deposit ($1,500) which totals $3,900 directly to the landlord's account details below;

Bank Name: Bank of America
Account Name: Robert C. McCord
Account Number: 381-032-365-665
Routing Number: 021-200-339
Swift-Code: BOFAUS6S

Email: [email protected]

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