by Con Warner
Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:47 am
From: Billy Pettigrew [mailto:[email protected]]
Subject: Re: 2628 N Thompson Rd NE
Hello,
Thank you for the email...
My name is Billy Pettigrew , I own the wonderful single family Home you inquire about. It was due to my missionary work transfer that made me leave the house. I am looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of my property. I am not particular about the money for the rent but want the property to be kept clean at all time. If you are interested and certain about taking care of the house, (treating it like it belongs to you) that will be great... We initially put the house for sale before deciding aaginst it because as a matter of fact we will be coming back to town in the next 5 years or so and would need a place to live in. you are welcome to the house at your convenience but you can only see the house from the outside for now and do get back to me as soon as that is done. Ok?
Presently, I am here in Warrior, ALABAMA doing the Lord's duty for humanity ( teaching new converts the way of the Lord ) for through our direct service to mankind, the blessings and promises of God will manifest. The house vital documents and the entrance keys to the house are with me for i try to look for dependable agent to handle the rent but could not find due to the limited time we had before leaving. Mostly we do not want our property to be given to any sort of person to avoid damages and troubles.You can go over or drive by to see the house, but like i said earlier, you can only view it from the outside for now. I hope you understand, So get back to me on how you could take care of our house or perhaps the experience and your present living condition.
*PETS ( Dogs and Cats are allowed )
Monthly Rent : $1100
Security Deposit : $1000
Pet deposit : $0
House Address : 2628 N Thompson Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Lease Term : As long as you want, Even though we planned to be back in 5 years or so, nobody will force you out of the house against your wish...
So if you are really interested let me know so i can send you the Rental Application Form for you to fill out and we will go from there...
Remain Blessed
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.
