by Con Warner
Wed May 16, 2012 5:19 pm
From: Clayton Trapp <[email protected]>
Date: May 14, 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Lead for 2BR/2BA Apartment - Washington
Hello,
Thanks for making enquiry about this Spectacular 2 bedroom/ 2 baths Corner Unit. Gracious, loft like, sun filled. The Apartment includes: Custom Maple built in shelving and cabinetry in living room and both bedrooms. Pantry/ Coat closets, Master bedroom walk in closet and 2nd bedroom closet + Linen closets all built out by California Closets. Full size Washer/ Dryer, apartment has private locked storage in cellar. Walk or Metro to all business districts, Georgetown, DuPont Circle, Kennedy Center, the State Department ,Pennsylvania Avenue ,World Bank, IMF, GWU, the White House, WHO, Trader Joe's etc.
Features Include: 2-car garage parking. Private
rooftop terrace, 24-hr front desk, doorman, concierge, porter, on-site security, Gym, High speed internet, Cable Ready, Central AC, Kitchen Appliances and Utensils.
Address: 1155 23rd St. Northwest, Washington, DC 20037
Property Type: Apartment for Rent
Rooms: Two Bedroom and Two Bath
Amount/Month: $2800
Fully Refundable Security Deposit: $2000
Utilities Included
Square Footage: 2250 Sq. Ft.
Neighborhood: WEST END/RITZ/FOGGY BOTTOM
County: WASHINGTON
Available For Short and Long Term Lease
Thanks,
Clayton Trapp
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.
