by Con Warner
Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:00 pm
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Craigslist: $1200 / 2br - gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment (Forest Hills NY)
To: [email protected]
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (7141 112th St, Forest Hills NY 11375) currently listed for $1200 with security deposit $1200 is very
much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities: water, Gas and
electric are included. My current rent is $1150. And my reason is that this apt. Is one bedroom and I wanted a 2 bedroom apt. Please contact me asap.
I Just started a new job here in Wisconsin, Bay Beach Wildlife
Sanctuary as Director. So,I am presently in the Green Bay, Wisconsin
with my wife.. Just to let you know,you are not the only one that has
contacted us about the apartment. 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 ????
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.
