by Michelle
Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:19 am
2012/6/30 Ball Thom <[email protected]>
Hello,
Kindly accept apology for my late response to your email. I think i should briefly tell you about who i really am and a little about the room in question.
To start with, it is necessary to know something about me which is more important in any flat share ( knowing something about someone you want to share a flat with).
My name is Thomas in my 30's. I have been working and studying since my early 20's. I earned my first degree engineering in Usa.
Regarding the rent, the flat is a 2 bedroom apartment en-suite. I currently occupy one of the rooms and one vacant with no intention of renting..However,i left the
state three weeks ago for construction work in London(England) and couldn't find a reputable agent i could hand over the apartment to handle.therefore,i decided to
rent the second room at affordable rate but with the motive of someone to manage it well while am away.
Address of my apartment
355 I Street Southwest,
Washington,
District of Columbia,
United Statea
RENT FEE: $400 month, Security Deposit $600 (refundable)
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer,Security Alarm/Door,Free Internet,fireplace (wood
burning)Hardwood Storage Area/Room,Walk-In Closets
I want you to provide answers to the application below:
*******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM******
( Private and Confidential )
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone:
Sex :
Marital Status?
How long at this address?
How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay upfront?
Reason for moving?
Present Occupation:
How many people will be living in the home?
........................................................................................
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , 6 month or 1yrs 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
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will
be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
Thanks
Thomas
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
