by Con Warner
Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:33 pm
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:13:37 +0000
Subject: Re: Interested in $1100 / 2br - Furnished, Very Posh Apartment 2 parking spaces & pets allowed. (1750 P St. NW)
From: [email protected]
To:Con Warner
Happy to hear of your interest,
Please watch my youtube video of the apartment so you can see exactly what i am renting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQQa4RcICiSY
The apartment's address is: 1750 P St. NW Washington, DC 20036, building with elevator, gym, sauna all free access.
It is located in a very select central neighborhood, the area is very nice, very quiet and safe, it is close to all the best attractions, easy access to public transportation. Great Restaurants, Bars, Pubs and shopping abound in the immediate area, all within walking distance.
To rent the apartment the terms are as follows:
US$ 1100.00 per month ( for the entire 2 bedroom apartment with 2 underground parking spaces, all utilities and amenities included )
2 months rent in advance
1 month rent security deposit ( that you will get back when you move out )
Lease is flexible, month to month ok. Max stay up to 3 years with the possibility to renew.
Move-in total required in advance:
2 months rent plus one month security deposit ( that you will get back when you move out )
I am looking for someone serious and reliable, with a stable financial situation that will take care of my property.
If you are interested in the apartment please shortly describe yourself, your occupation, hobbies.
All the best wishes,
Regards,
Robert.
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.
