by Con Warner
Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:40 pm
From: James Anderson <[email protected]>
Date: December 29, 2012, 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Your $1,250 1BR at 264 Cumberland Street
Thanks for your email. I own the Unit (264 Cumberland Street #5. Brooklyn, NY 11205) 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
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.
Regards
James Anderson
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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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.
