by Michelle
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:37 am
From: Micheal Latt <[email protected]>
Date: July 30, 2013, 10:24:07 AM EDT
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re:
Reply-To: Micheal Latt <[email protected]>
I did get your response concerning the house I posted online. The house is still available but presently I'm not around..,I attended a course in theology at the South London Christian College.Presently i am in the ministry working for God as a missionary in West Africa,Due to the mass decision by U.S churches to promote the gospel to reach people in west Africa visit http://www.christiantelegraph.com/issue1630.html. It has always been my calling to work for the Lord so when He called i had no choice but to answer.I came over here with my wife so we are both working as a missionary in west Africa.
We initially handed our property to an agent but it was quite expensive dealing with the agent so we requested for our keys and the house documents back,we have decided to handle it ourselves as this will give us the opportunity to know whom we are renting our house to.
If you notice, you will discovered that the price we are offering is far below standard price, this is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property. I know there is no way I can be sure that you are the right person to live in the house but I just had a feeling that anyone who knows what it takes to put the kind of structure down should know that maintaining a building is mandatory.We will make arrangement on how to send the keys and the house documents to you so that you can possibly occupy the house,so if you believe you can take good care of the house and handle it like yours then I will be more than happy to let you rent the house.
Rent: $700
Deposit: $600
Address: 3085 Vernon Blvd #2K Long Island City, NY
Please if you are ready to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for record purpose
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
Name tenant:_____________________________________________
Cell Phone Number:_________________________________________
Work Number : ____________________________________________
Home : ______________________________________--
Desired date of occupancy:________________________________________
Desired length of occupancy:______________________________________
Desired No. Of occupants: Adults:_____ Children:_____
Smokers: Yes_____ No_____
Pets: Yes_____ No_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:_______________________________________
City:_______________ State:______________
How long:__________________________
Home Phone No.____)_______________
Current rent payment:_________
Reason for moving:___________________________________________________
Employer:__________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________City:_________________State:_________
Position:__________________________ how long:_______________________
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT SENT TO ME___________________________
If a student:
Name of the School
Undergraduate/ Graduate_
Thank you and God Bless .
Pastor Micheal Latt
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.
