by Con Warner
Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:04 pm
Phone # 920 306 1176
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.
From: Mike Reed <[email protected]>
Date: 2012/11/5 11:11
Subject: Re: Pic $1280 / 1br - 450ft² - Open house (Gramercy)
To: Con Warner
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the one bedroom apartment in( 230 East 15th Street #2R, New York NY 10003 ) currently listed for $1280 with security deposit of $1280. 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
Applicant Full Name:???????????? Address:???????????? Cell number:???????????? Profession: ???????????? Guarantor: ???????????? How long you wish to rent: ???????????? Current rent payment: ???????????? Reason for moving: ????????????
Once I her from you with the above information I will update you on the way to go about the rental. Pictures of the apartment is below
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.
