by Con Warner
Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:57 am
From: Joseph Corriston <[email protected]>
Date: August 11, 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Affordable 1bedroom - $1200
Reply-To: Joseph Corriston <[email protected]>
Hello,
You might be surprised at the fact that i am renting my apartment out at a low price but i want you to know that i am not interested in the financial aspect but i am only interested in a tenant that would take great care of the apartment as if it is his or hers'.
My wife and i are currently not in the States now but serving in Africa as missionaries. Myself and my family and other Native Americans have been missionaries with Global Ministeries for a long time now. We served as missionaries in major parts of the world, we now serve as United Methodist missionaries serving in Southern Africa. But we just received a letter to move to west Africa where the need is greater. I want you to know that you can stay in the apartment as long as you would like to stay as we are not planning on moving back into the apartment. But we would be checking up on you once in a while to ensure that the apartment is well taken care of.
I know you might be weary to deal with someone who is overseas but i would be attaching a link where you can read about the work we are doing here. Also, if we come to a conclusion regarding renting the apartment to you, we would also arrange on how to get the Keys and House Documents to you so you can view the apartment before you sign any Document or Lease Agreement.
This is the link to the organization i represent:
http://nlswanepoel.aimsites.org/
Rent Fees:
Rent Per Month: $1200 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $700 (Refundable)
Location:43 E 63rd St APT 4F, New York, NY 10065
The apartment is a 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath apartment. It has a Large living room, High Ceilings, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Internet and Cable, Eletric Cooker, Dish Washer. There's a Heater, Dryer and Split AC Unit. There is also a Laundry Washing Machine in the Building and a Private Parking Space.
Please fill the details below so we can discuss with my wife and proceed with the Lease process.
FIRST NAME:_________
MIDDLE NAME:_________________
LAST NAME:__________________
AGE:_____
SEX:________________
PROFESSION:________________
MARITAL STATUS____________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:______
PHONE NUMBERS
(CELL)PHONE_____
(WORK)PHONE____
(HOME)PHONE_____
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:____
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?_______
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?________
IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-
DO YOU SMOKE?______________
DO YOU DRINK?_________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS____
DO YOU AGREE TO PAY THE SECURITY DEPOSIT?________________
HOW SOON CAN YOU COME UP WITH THE SECURITY DEPOSIT?________________
After i have received these details above, i would discuss with my wife and let you know my terms and how we would conclude the Lease process and also send you the Keys to the apartment so that you can move into the apartment asap.
I hope to hear from you soonest.
God Bless.
+2347039739512
Rev. Joseph Corriston
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.
