by Con Warner
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:11 am
From: Mark Mathew <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: rental house
To: Con Warner
Hello,
Thanks for your swift response regarding my property, My name is Reverend Mark Mathew .... i am currently out of the state to head my church here in Fullerton, California and my stay here will be for a very long time.
My house is currently vacant and it is available for move in, the rent fee is $650 per month and the security deposit is $500,Utilities like washer, dryer, gas, electricity, Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Fridge are included in the rental fee and pets are OK.
I want you to drive by the property and view the exterior and i assure you that you will love it, as soon as you have done that get back to me ASAP so we can proceed further.
Address of the house: 5416 Brinkwood Ct, Richmond, VA 23224, USA.
Thanks
Rev Mark Mathew
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.
