by Con Warner
Wed May 23, 2012 5:00 am
From: Ann Mongeau - [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: 3 bedroom
Good day,
My name is Ann Mongeau and i want to thank you for your interest in renting my beautiful home. I am looking for someone who can take good care of my property as i am out of the coutry right now and in Africa...Nigeria to be precise.I and my Husband barely had the chance of settling in the property and the environment as we are Missionaries who travle a lot to countries where our ministration is needed on demand which had given us a reason to put the house up for sale intially but since no one was coming forth with the asking price, we decided to put it up for rent and available at $900/mo.
We are presently in Nigeria as we got a call from an old friend of ours who is a also a minister of God and the G.O of the church of God mission Intl in the person of Arch-Bishop (Mrs.) Margaret Benson Idahosa whose call we couldn't turn down as she desperately needed our help in the reformation of the church as some of the pastors who were working with her have been called and have gone to establish their own ministries. Back to the property, we would like to thank you again for your interest in our home but also inform you that we have the keys to our home down here with us as we weren't familiar enough with anyone and couldn't leave the keys behind so for now, you may not be able to see the property on the inside but are free to drive by to see what it looks like from the outside to help make your decision.
As it is now, we would not be coming back to the states for at least the next 2-3yrs so you don't have to worry about having to move out anytime soon as we will definitely give you a 90days notice when the time comes to allow you enough time to get yourself another place. You are also free to have a pet or 2 provided they are home broken.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
3BR/2BA SINGLE FAMILY HOME
1,090 sqft
DISHWASHER, WASHER AND DRYER, COOKER, REFRIGERATOR AND HOOK UPS.
CENTREL AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER, GARAGE, BASEMENT AND STORAGE.
RENT: $900...includes all utilities except Electricity which you'll be taking care of yourself
sECURITY DEPOSIT: $900...Please note that the security deposit is fully refundable!
NO PET DEPOSIT!!!
If you think we can trust ourselves and you can take proper care of my beautiful home, you can fill out the application below.
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Email Address (optional):
Home Phone:
Cel Phone:
Other Phone:
Co-Applicant Name (If Any):
List All Pets:
How soon can you put down the refundable deposit ($900):
Anticipated move date of:
PLEASE GIVE RESIDENTIAL HISTORY:
Current Address:
Month/Year Moved In:
Reasons for Leaving:
Owner/Agent Name:
Contact Number:
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR CREDIT HISTORY:
Have you declared bankruptcy in the past seven (7) years? Yes___________ No____________
Have you ever been evicted from a rental residence? Yes___________ No____________
Have you had two or more late rental payments in the past year? Yes___________ No____________
Have you ever willfully or intentionally refused to pay rent when due? Yes___________ No____________
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Your Status:
Full Time _____Part Time _____Student _____Unemployed
Employer:
Dates employed:
Employed as:
Annual Income:
PLEASE LIST YOUR REFERENCES:
Personal Reference or Emergency Contact:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Please do understand that, a refundable deposit of $900 MUST be put down first before receiving the keys and paper work from me as to secure the house for you while you go through.
I will be looking forward to your details so that I can present it to my family, pray over it (because I consult the Almighty God before making any decision and if accepted, and have them stored in my file for the purpose of issuing the receipts to you and contacting you.
Feel free to contact me @ +234-806-448-6096 or 011-234-806-448-6096 as i will be waiting to hear from you.
Remain blessed,
Ann.
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.
