by Con Warner
Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:44 pm
Tel # 415-670-9342
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.
Richard Fank <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi,
Thanks for contacting me. The 2 bedroom unit is available for lease. The unit is within walking distance to shopping, dining and supermarket. The unit is equipped.
There are some nice things about this place. Some of the views are very pretty and the place still has that shiny new building feel. The coolest thing is the fireplace outside near the pools where its great to hangout on weekends. Balconies?, Fully air-conditioned?, Car rental?, Concierge?, Fitness center?, Pool?, assigned parking? spot ... South view. New hardwood floor in living area. Bosch appliances and Sub-zero refrigerator. Carpet in bedroom. Bosch washer and dryer in laundry closet.
Two Bedroom Lease Plan.
-Monthly rent is $3000 with a refundable security deposit of $1000.
-3 months lease attract 5% discount of the total rent which now amount to $8550 with a refundable security deposit of $1000
-6 months lease attract discount of 10% of the total rent which now amount to $28800 with a refundable security deposit of $1000.
-A year lease attract 20% discount of the total rent which now amount to $11520 with a refundable security deposit of $1000.
Keep in mind that rent includes all of the utilities, heat, hot water, electricity, AC, parking and the use of all of the facilities in the building.
I need to know you and your present location/Moving in Date.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Richard
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.
