by Michelle
Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:05 am
On Friday, March 6, 2015 1:35 PM, SUDDHI CHAIRAT SUDAVADEE <[email protected]> wrote:
Just to let you know before we move any further. I need to understand that there are many fake people on Craigslist. The last time I leased my house and sent the Keys first, the tenant never send my payment until I called the police to get him out. Once bitten twice shy. I will not send my house Keys to anyone until I get a Part payment first. If you don't feel comfortable with this idea please don't bother to contact me. I understand that most people might be nervous because they don't know me but we can exchange ID, talk over the phone, and also send you a contract agreement before any payment is made so that the Applicant can know It is all legit. I took all my time to send this to you because I don't want a tenant that will waste my time. If you don't feel comfortable with my decision don't Contact me pls. Get back to me as soon as you go look at the house. You will not be able to go inside of the house as I have the key with me here in NM. I will Gladly appreciate if you go by the house and Peek through the window to have a better View of the inside of the House.. One more thing. I do want you to understand that I am no more Dealing with the Realtor any more cos I still have their sign in the yard. So you deal with me Directly
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.
