Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:26 am
"Christopher Dewit" <[email protected]> wrote:


Hello Yes the apartment is still available. and for the date you chose (4night) the price for it is $240 and the damage refundable deposit which is $200 so the total will be $440 to reserve the booking you will need to pay the deposit of the payment which is $220
Apartment Information

Apartment address : 33 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019


Full new modern Kohl Dishwasher
Full new modern Kohl Kitchen (including 4 gas stoves + microwave + oven)
24/hr Laundry room
24/hr lounge + TV + Sky View/Terrace + fireplace in lounge with full wi-fi

So get back to us if you are interested in booking the apartment for your vacation so that i can forward you a booking agreement form to fill out and the deposit payment can be make via Western Union to the owner of the apartment and you will have to email us back the booking agreement form fill with payment receipt. Note once your payment is confirm i am going to forward you your booking confirmation receipt to complete your reservation and secure the apartment for your arrival date.
Looking forward from you so soon.
Regards


Christopher dewit


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.

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