by Con Warner
Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:04 am
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:11
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Craigslist ad for 227 L st. for rent
To: Con Warner
Hello,
We are pleased that you have an interest in our house, our lovely home is still available for lease and we want responsible adults/family that are neat and also believe that you have what it takes to take care of our house as if it were Yours. The main reason our house is up for lease is because I got transferred from my place of work to (FLORIDA), I and my family will be away for at least a couple of 6 to 7 years. We will be very pleased if we can find the right potential tenant to rent our home, a person who is a clean & responsible and does not tolerate anything that has to do with dirt. we also would like to know more about you and your family, your renting experience and how long and when you plan moving into our home.
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
Full name:
Profession:
Present Address of the applicants:
Reasons for Leaving:
How long do you intend staying:
Do you drink:
Cell & Home:
Email:
Single Or Married:
Children:
Pet: If any ( ):
How much do you have at hand right now if you are asked to secure the property today:
Date of Tenancy:
Below is the rental property address: 227 L St, Salida, CO 81201
Bedrooms: 1
Pets allowed: YES
Rent: $500
Refundable Security Deposit: $500
The rental fee is inclusive with utilities; Cable , Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric.
You can drive by the house at your earliest convenience to see it from the outside then get back to me asap.
Sincerely
Mr DAVID SIEGFRIED & Family.
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.
