Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: John Davids <[email protected]>
Date: May 14, 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: APARTMENT ($700)


Thanks for your response, I am Mr John Davids the owner of the 1 bedroom apartment you are making inquiry of, 1616 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009. I used to stay in the apartment not until i left for Lagos, ( Nigeria ) 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 Lagos 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 Lagos now for like two to three years 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: 1616 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009

RENT FEE : $700 per month (Inclusive )

DEPOSIT : $500 (refundable)

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, central air-cond, utilities included.

Amenities :- Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer/Dryer , Water/Sewer ,High Speed Internet connectivity ,Cable

Kitchen :- Dishwasher , Garbage Disposal ,Refrigerator , Microwave

Storage Area/Room available.


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)Citizen of Which Country? :-


12)When are you ready to Move In? Exact Date? :-


13)How Many Months are you willing to rent the apartment? :-


14)Picture of the Occupant(s)?:-


15)How many months rent can you deposit upfront (plus security deposit):-


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.

NOTE: I am with my keys and necessary documents to my home over here and it will be sent only after i have approved your application.

Regards,
John Davids

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.