by Con Warner
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:57 pm
From: Andre Gibson <[email protected]>
Date: November 4, 2013 at 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: 1 br apt for rent
Reply-To: Andre Gibson <[email protected]>
Hello Beloved,
I am the owner of the apartment and which is very much available for rent . We are a little selective in leasing out our apartment. Our priority is taking a responsible, careful, understanding tenant that will take good care of the property due to the amount we are renting.
The monthly rent goes for(900) ( Including Utilities ) and Security fee also know as deposit fee is ($500) which is refundable. Apartment size (1000sqft) Apartment location: (36 Oakwood Ave APT 3B, White Plains, NY 10605)
APARTMENT FEATURES: True 1 Bedroom, Hardwood Floors, BIG Living Room With Renovated Kitchen, Brand New Cabinets-Stove & Refrigerator, Packing space,washer and dryer in the the apartment.
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.
