#173635 by Con Warner
Fri Aug 09, 2013 4:27 am
From: Elizabeth Tavarez <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:11
Subject: $850 Big and furnished bedroom available in a 2bedroom loft (Union Square)
To: Con Warner
Hello,
You responded to my Ad as regard the room which I have available for rent,The room is located exactly at Park building,on Park Avenue,is that good location for you?I am the only occupant of the flat and I will want to rent out one of the rooms so that I will not be all alone in the flat and will have someone to take care of the flat while I'm away for work.I am 29 year old professional working female,I am an Oceanographer/Marine Biologist.My rules in the flat is that you must smoke outside if you are a smoker,no party or loud music in the apartment, so as not to disturb the neighbors, you know when we respect them ,they will in return accord us respect too and cleanliness is an order of the day in the apartment.
The room I intend to rent out has it private toilet and bathroom and you will also have a key to your room.We will have to share the Kitchen(though you have access to everything in the Kitchen) and the living room.There is TV and sounds system in the living room and the Kitchen is well furnished.The monthly rent is $850USD with everything included and one month security deposit is required before moving-in.
Let me know if this sounds as something that you will be interested in.
Elizabeth.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram 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.
