From: Paul Seckel [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 1:44 PM
To:Michelle Banks
Subject: RE: Craiglist Posting
Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the apartment with my family, before, and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in (United States) and presently my apartment is still available for rent and I'm not willing to sale my apartment anymore. It include the Utilities such as Dishwasher,Fridge , Stove ,Assigned / Secured parking ,Fitness facilities ,microwave , Washer , Dryer , Cable /Satellite ,Internet connectivity ,Storage locker,Fireplace,Packing, I have my furniture in the apartment if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem.you can put my own furniture in the store, Please i want you to note that I'm a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will want you to take absolute care of my apartment and I want you to treat it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.I look forward to hearing from you asap so i have included an Application Form to fill out below,fill it out and send it back to me and discuss on how to get the apartment for rent,...Looking forward to hear from you soon.so if you are Ok with this please return the application form in your next e-mail. Like i said earlier we are not just after the rent money,but you have to promise to keep the apartment tidy always.
PROPERTY FEATURES
2, Bedroom
1, bathroom
Rental :$1000 Utilities Included
Damages and Security Deposit $800 (Refundable once your leaving the apartment)
Heating features: Central, Electric Source
Status: Active & Available Now
Smoking: Allowed
Lease terms: Short & Long term
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
( Private and Confidential )
1)Your Full Name:
Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone _______
3)How old are you___________________________ __
4)Are you married _ ____________________________ _____
5)Occupation __ __________________
6)Current rent payment ____ __________________________ ___________
7)Reason for moving out?___ ___ _________
8)How many people will be living in the apartment
9)Sex:___ ____________________ ______
10)How long are you willing to stay _______
11)When do you intend to move in __
12)Do you have a pet ______)
13)Do you smoke-
14)Pictures of the Occupant that will stay in our apartment ?
Awaiting your reply soon. May you and your family continue to be blessed
Yours Sincerely
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.
