by Con Warner
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:37 am
From: "Michael Reed" <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Sunday, August 5, 2012 11:11
Subject: Re: Gramercy Apartment
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit ( 7 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10010
) currently listed for $1400 with security deposit $1400. is very much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities: water, Gas and electric are included.
Nevertheless, I am in Wisconsin, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary currently the Director of BAY BEACH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. Just to let you know,you are not the only one that sent me an email about the apartment.However, Kindly Note: We will only accept a tenant who is willing to pay 1 month rent and a security deposit.
Applicant Full Name:???????????? Address:???????????? Cell number:???????????? Profession: ???????????? Guarantor: ???????????? How long you wish to rent: ???????????? Current rent payment: ???????????? Reason for moving: ????????????
Once I her from you with the above information I will update you on my arrival date.
Regards
Michael Reed
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.
