by Con Warner
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:14 am
From: Mike hanson <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 11:11
Subject: Re: $800 / 4br - 1654ft² - Beautiul Home (Evanston, IL 60201)
To: Con Warner
Hello,
Thank you for your email and interest in renting my house. Actually i own the house and renting it out myself. I moved out to Nigeria due to my transfer.The house is available for rent for $800 and a deposit of $800 (Utilities are included in the rent). The house was for sale but we decided to rent it out asap.So the keys are down here with me.
I was transfered to Nigeria for a missionary work. The house is in a perfect condition and ready for move in asap. If you really interested, fill out the attached application and get back a to me so we can proceed.
God Bless.
+2348128923766 or 0112348128923766
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.
