by Con Warner
Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:59 am
From: Susie Tashiro <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
ReplyTo: Susie Tashiro <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: single family home in venice for 1898/3b
Hi,
Thanks for the mail, and also for your interest to rent our home, the house is still available. I'm presently on a business trip to Abuja in West Africa, I work with a construction Company in the United States, I am a Construction Engineer by profession and i came to Abuja for a Job with my Wife.
Just to let you know that we bought the house when we got married, and we've decided to settle down here. At first, my impression was to sell the house which i had already contacted a realtor and we've strike a deal, but my wife had advice, and made me see reasons not to sell it anymore. But to give it out for rent to a responsible family who will be able to maintain the house. So I had to withdraw my keys and documents back from the realtor. we would have given the same realtor this job also but the fact is that the realtor would want to handle it professionally and the occupant may not be convenient with his policy or terms, and moreover I do not have anyone around the area that i could drop the keys for. So i had to post the ad online myself, and i know you must have been wondering why the price we are offering is far below standard price which is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property. I know there is no way I can be sure that you are the right person to live in the house because we won't be able to see you in person yet, and to interview you before handling you the keys and the documents to the home. The house is available for as long as you want and if you drive by the house you may see a sign there, you have nothing to worry about it belongs to my previous realtor so you have absolutely nothing to worry about and you don't have to call them because they have no access to the house anymore.
Kindly provide the informations below for record purpose if you are really willing and ready to occupy the house.
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________________________________ Home Phone ( ) ________________________
Date of Birth_________________________________
Other Phone ( ) ___________________
Current Address_______________________________Apt#________ City__________________ State______ Zip________
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $__________Phone ( ) ____________________________
Are you married____________________________
How many people will be living in the house____________________________
Do you have a pet____________________________
Do you have a car____________________________
Occupation____________________________
Move In Date____________________________
P.S: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VIEW THE INTERIOR PART OF THE HOUSE BECAUSE I HAVE THE KEYS HERE WITH ME BUT I CAN SEND YOU PICTURES UPON DEMAND.
House Address
516 Altair Place, Venice CA 90291.
Susie T Tashiro
+234-815-735-8986
011-234-815-735-8986.
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.
