by Michelle
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:03 am
From: Mark Dowell <[email protected]>
To: Michelle Banks
Sent:
Subject: Re: $700 / 3br - 3 Bedroom 2 bath Chalet in Marshall Creek. (Colorado Springs, CO)
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 $700 and a deposit of $700 (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 transferred 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.
My cell phone number is (0012347068826836 or +234_706_882-6836 or +2347068826836)
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________
Home Phone ( )________________________
Cell Phone ( ) ___________________
Date of Birth_________________________
Current Address_______________________
City____________State______ Zip______
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $________
Are you married_______________________
How many people will be living in the house___________
Do you smoke____________
Do you have a pet___________________________
Do you have a car___________________________
Occupation____________________ ________
Move In Date__________________________ __
How soon can you make the deposit and first month rent_____________
How soon do you want to receive the keys and the document______
God Bless.
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
