by Con Warner
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:15 pm
james peter <[email protected]> wrote:Thanks for your interest in my apartment. The apartment is available
for both short and long term and the building is in a great location
situated in the quiet and safe area and offers secure access.
internet, cable, laundry in-suite, storage facilities, heat, water,
electric and parking is included in the rent and pet are allowed..
I tried to look for an agent that I could give the document & the keys
before I left but could not find any as a matter of urgency. And I
don't want home misused in my absence that is why I took the keys and
documents along with me. So I hope you will promise me to take very
good care of the apartment always.
Attached are the interior pictures for you to have an idea how
beautiful and spacious the inside looks, I will like you to get back
to me with your final decision after viewing the interior pictures and
let me know if you are interested in proceeding with the rental so
forward me your rental application form ASAP.
I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Regards
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card 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.
