by Con Warner
Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:18 am
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This person asks 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 payment to a friend or family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union and they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
From: c m <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: $780 / 1br - 1br - Great Location - Pac. Hts. 1BR/1BA (laurel hts / presidio)
To: Con Warner
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 1:48 AM
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house.Yes the Apartment is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the Apartment now that we are not around.Myself and wife just traveled to UK for a programme called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism, HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education, the programme is taking place in major countries in Europe and Africa which are UK, Spain,Germany,South Africa,Ghana.
Here are details of the Apartment:
Bedroom:1
Bathroom:1
FEATURES :
Laundry
Electric Range
Electric Heat
Garage
AMENITIES:
Air Conditioning
Patio/Party Deck
Cable TV
Ceiling Fans
24 hours Internet service
Dishwasher
Firepit
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
security alarm
Pets Allowed
Refrigerator
Washer / Dryer
Rent:$780 per month including utilities
Security deposit:$780
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to recieve your email as soon as possible.
I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the Apartment and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information.
*********RENT APPLICATION FORM********
(Private and Confidential)
Also, Pls let me get answer to the application below :-
1)Your Full Name ?
2)Your Full Address Where You Reside Right Now ?
3)Reachable Mobile Phone Number ?
4)Age ?
5) Sex ?
6)Are You Married ?
7)How many people will be living in the apartment?
8)Do You have a Pet ?
9)Do You have a Car ?
10)Occupation ?
11) Citizen Of Which Country ?
12)How Long Did You Want To Stay ?
13)What Is Your Moving In Date ?
14) How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent + Security Deposit = $1560) or If You Pay ( First 2months rent + Security Deposit = $2340) And Get 1 Month Free...So which one do you prefer ?
15) When Did You Please On Moving Out ?
Hope to read from you as soon as possible. Thanks and GOD bless you.
Cheers!
David
This person asks 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 payment to a friend or family member.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union and they will send the keys through a courier company.
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.
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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
