by Con Warner
Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:40 am
Also using the surname "Feinberg"
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
Sounds safe. It's not!
These companies do not work this way.
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.
From: [email protected]
Hello!
I appreciate your interest!
The offer is still available. Don't miss out on this opportunity! I think $700.00 is a good deal!
Please check your attached file, I attached a few pictures of it, just so you can have a good idea of what the place looks like.
The apartment has just been renovated, it looks exactly like in the pictures, totally finished, fully furnished and I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own, no extra costs!
It comes with 2 parking spots and has all the facilities and the utilities:
- Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, refrigerator, stove, oven, juice machine, iron, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, vacuum cleaner.
The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month). No extra fees!
It means:
- Water, sewer, trash, electricity, gas, cable and Internet.
It is very close, in walking distance to local transport, close to school, restaurants, and shopping, with very quiet neighbors and safe area!
The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months, max 7 years. The rent for 1 month is $700.00, for the entire apartment. The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for.
I'm the owner of it, I love this apartment and it means a lot to me! You must understand, I'm not looking to make a business or a profit with it, I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own. It is unoccupied, clean, quiet and if you are really interested in this apartment, I want this rental to be as smooth as possible, I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.
I just need your answer and I will send you more details ASAP.
Thanks for your interest!
Donald Fetherston
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
Sounds safe. It's not!
These companies do not work this way.
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.
Last edited by Con Warner on Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: New info.
