Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:41 am
On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 12:29 PM, Wallin Gford <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. My husband and i just moved to West Africa for a program called SAVING THE LESS PRIVILEGE CHILD WITH HIV/AIDS FOR RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM with the SERENA WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, Africa, UK . We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. for more information visit our website on <http://www.fundsforngos.org>;

FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Firepit, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
Number of bedrooms:3
Number of bathrooms:2


Rental price: $620 per month and security Deposit is $620 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
Below is the address to the house: 24 Pleasant St, Wallingford, CT 06492


PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

1)Your Full Name________________________
2)Current Address_____________________________
3)Phone Number (________)Best time to reach you?
4)State________________
5)City__________________
6) Zip______________
7)Are you married______________________
8)Do you have Kids__________
9)Do you have a pet______________
10)Do you have a car______________________
11)Occupation______________
12)How many people will be living in the house___________
13)Reasons for Leaving present home_________________
14)How long lease are you looking for______________
15)How soon do you intend moving in________________
16)Date of Birth________________
17)Numbers of Cars________________
18)A picture of occupant________________
19)How soon you make the payment________________
20)How soon do you want to receive the keys/documents________________
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Application Comment
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Please make sure this questions are filled correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your application. for more information call me or text (414) 207-9705


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.
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