by Con Warner
Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:11 am
Daniel Hodes <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you for your reply!
After analyzing all the detail's together with my wife, we decided that you would be suitable to rent the apartment. We can start with a basic 1 year contract or with the period of time suitable for you with the possibility of renewing it .
In this moment I'm in United Kingdom and can not be present to deal face to face.
I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from United Kingdom through Realtor.com is an international company dealing specifically in rentals apartments, I used it in the past and I was very pleased.
In order to view the flat and settle a deal, you will need the keys, and the contract.
I will explain how it works..
If you decide to proceed with this transaction, I will need your phone number full name and address where you want to receive the keys and a temporary contract .Then I will go atRealtor.com company from United Kingdom provide them your information, and they will start the process right away in US. Next you will receive a notification message from their company containing all the instructions that you need to follow.
Regarding the Payment, you will be instructed to deposit an amount to an agent fromRealtor.com ,they will hold and insure your money until you check the apartment and decide if you want to rent the place or not.(That is my insurance) because my biggest concern is, I must pay $1.000 up front for their service .
If you will not be satisfied with the apartment the total amount will be refunded in same day after your request. You will be given a 2 days inspection period from the day you receive the keys and contract. During this period you can take a decision.If you like the apartment then we will make a direct rental contract. As for the monthly payment are done directly to my bank account from United Kingdom at the beginning or end of month at your convenience.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
Sounds safe. It's not!
The emails claiming to be from the company are fake.
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.
