by Con Warner
Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:20 pm
From: leslie dorritt <[email protected]>
Date: 2013/3/4
Subject: RE: $160 / 2br - 1250ft² - Jaw-dropping cinematic views of the Hudson River (Midtown West)
To: Con Warner
Hello,
The apartment you choose is available. http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/3654580014.html
Date: April 19th - 24th.
The total amount: $800 for 5 night @ $160 a night.
A 50% prepayment: $400
Refundable Security deposit: $500
Total: $900 which includes cleaning fee and tax.
A 50% prepayment plus a fix refundable security deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
Address: 330 West 42nd St, New York NY 10036
Cross street: Between 8th and 9th ave
Amenities:
A/C units
Central A/C
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Washer/Dryer
Water view
Concierge
Doorman
Elevator
Garage
Health Club
Pool
Roof deck
Spa
Property
Floor: 45th
Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 2 BR
There is a rental application you need to fill and sign, which you need to request for if you like the apartment and want to secure it for your dates. A receipt of payment and a confirmation slip will be forwarded to you once your payment is confirmed. The apartment is not in any way shared is a personal and private use only and all the amenities there for the sole tenant only.
Await your response requesting for the booking agreement form.
Regards,
Leslie.
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.
