by Con Warner
Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:28 am
Mike Reed <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit
( 200 Rector Place, New York NY 10280 )
currently listed for $1300 with security deposit $1300. It is very much available for a ready to move in tenant.Utilities: water, Gas and electric are included in rent.
Nevertheless, I am presently in Wisconsin Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary currently the Director of BAY BEACH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY.
For you info, you are not the only one that has sent me an email about the apartment so bear with me if I take time to reply your mail.However, Note: We will only accept a tenant who is willing and able to pay 1 month rent and a security deposit for a start and also a guarantee of good maintenance. We are only willing to offer a one year maximum lease for now but might be extended however, pending.....
Just so we know whom we are renting our apartment to, we will require you to please fill out the form bellow with genuine details, thanks.
Applicant Full Name:
Address:
Cell number:
Profession:
Guarantor:
Once I hear from you with the above information I will update you on my arrival date.
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.
