by Con Warner
Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:24 am
Michael Reed <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (115 8th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215) currently listed for $1250 with security deposit $1250. is very much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities: water, Gas and electric are included.
Before we move further I will like to inform you that We will only accept a tenant who is willing to pay 1 month rent and a security deposit. So if you are ready to move forward I will like you to provide the information below
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Full Name:???????????? Address:???????????? Cell number:???????????? Profession: ???????????? Guarantor: ???????????? How long you wish to rent: ???????????? Current rent payment: ???????????? Moving Reason for moving: ????????????
Once I her from you with the above information I will update you on the way to go about the rental. Below are the pictures of the apartment.
Regards
Michael Reed
This person asks for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent (for a property that he does not own) due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer either to him, his lawyer, your friend or a family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
