by Con Warner
Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:49 am
From: Paul Johnson <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: $1230 / 2br - Beautiful 2 bedrooms and 1 bath (3044 Hermosa Road, Santa Barbara CA 9310)
To: Con Warner
Hello,
Thanks for your response, Am Paul Johnson the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. I lived with my wife in the house until i left for a construction job with Total in West Africa
(I'm an expatriate in construction engineer) and I am Happily married and we have been together for years now my wife's name is Clara. I will be here for while that is why we want to rent our place out so presently my townhouse is very much available for rent and all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Please i want you to note that, I am a God fearing,kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property, so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house. 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.we only want someone that can be serious about renting. I want a tenant i can trust so that we can have a good understanding. I will be Staying here now that is why I have made up my mind to lease our place to whom ever that will take good care of it.
Apartment Address :3044 Hermosa Road, Santa Barbara CA 9310
RENT FEE: $1230 per month, Security Deposit 500 (refundable)
Amenities:
Hydro,Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer,Gas
Recessed lighting
Security Alarm/Door
Secured parking garage
Interior:
Wireless Internet
Cable
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
Furniture
Living room,Bedroom and Kitchen appliances all in perfect condition
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , from 1 to 5 month or 1year and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed
If you are very much ok with all this then i want you to please contact my wife Clara on ([email protected]) so you can proceed with the rental I am busy most times but she can respond to you immediately she will be the one to decide who we rent the place to.Thanks
Regards
Paul
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.
