by Michelle
Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:28 am
From: Daniel Johnson <[email protected]>
Date: July 13, 2012 1:27:03 AM GMT+03:00
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: Fully Furnished Studio N St. NW
Reply-To: Daniel Johnson <[email protected]>
Hello,
Thanks for your response, I am Daniel Johnson the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. I used to stay in the apartment until I left on transfer to West Africa for a construction job with Hitech Construction Company, (I'm a construction engineer) and I am happily married.I will be here for a while so presently my apartment is available for rent and all utilities are included, it is furnished and I don't mind pets as long as they are well trained. I want you to note that I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of the place if you are to rent it.
I want you to 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.I want a tenant I can trust so please tell me more about yourself. We will be Staying in Africa now that is why I have made up my mind to put up our home for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it..Please note that I am personally handling the rental in other to be able to decide who best suits us to rent our place too..
Apartment Address 408 21st St NW Washington, DC 20245, USA
RENT FEE: $800 per month (inclusive of bills), Security Deposit $500 (refundable)
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Dryer,Electric Stove
Freezer/Fridge
Microwave
Washer/Dryer
Water/Sewer
Parking
Security Alarm system
Internet
Electricity
Central AC/Heating unit
Room/Storage Area
Walk-In Closets etc..
I want you to provide answers to the application below:
*******FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM******
( Private and Confidential )
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone / Mobile:
Date of Birth:
Sex:
Smoke:
Pets:
Car:
Present Occupation:
Marital Status:
Present Address:
How long at this address:
Rent or own:
Reason for moving:
How many people will be living in the home:
How long are you planning on staying:
Move in Date:
............................
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , 1-6 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
~The rent fee has to be paid before move in and subsequent rent fees most be
paid on time
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.
Best Regards
Daniel
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.
