Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Darlene Osborn <[email protected]> wrote:


Thanks for your swift response regarding my property, the home is currently vacant and it is available for move in. I am Darlene Osborn the owner of the property,I got transfer too Bay City,Michigan few weeks ago and am looking to rent our home ASAP.

The rent includes all utilities like washer, dryer, gas, electricity, Dishwasher, water, Electric Stove, Fridge are included in the rental fee. We would be staying here in Michigan for a long time and this is why we are actually renting our Home. I am not after the money for the rent but looking for a trustworthy/responsible person too occupy our home.

The keys/documents are right here with us but feel free to go view the exterior and once accepted as our new tenant the keys would be sent to you via FEDEX courier service.

If you interested in moving in immediately or ASAP kindly fill out the application below and also feel free to reach us on (949)-734-1780 serious rental only.

FIRST MONTH RENT
PLUS DEPOSIT OF $800 NEEDED FOR MOVING IN.
PETS OK

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
Full Name:
Desire date of Occupancy:
Desire Length of Occupancy:
Occupation:
Cell Phone ( )
Home Phone ( )
Current Address:
Apt#:
City:
State:
Zip:
Reasons for Leaving:
Current Rent Payment:
Are you married:
How many people will be living in the house:
Do you have a pet:
Do you have a car:
Current Employer:
If a student:
Name of School:

Once I have all this information I will let you know what the next step to take toward renting our home. Looking forward to hear from you ASAP so I can have the required details in my file In case of issuing receipts and contacting you.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Darlene & Samuel Osborn.
CELL#(949)-734-1780.

N:B-Please note that we are not available to show the place because the keys are right here with us,you can only view the place from the outside and once Accepted as my new tenant the keys/documents would be Fedex to you.

> From: "Darlene Osborn" <[email protected]>
> Subject: ACCEPTANCE AS MY NEW TENANT.

>
> Hello Bryon,
>
> After previewing all your info provided in the application, you have been accepted to be the new occupant of my home. I will be sending you the keys/papers through FEDEX to the address you provided in the rental application, but if you prefer it should be sent to a different address kindly let me know.
>
> Please ensure that my home is clean at all times because I take pride in ensuring the neatness of my home. I also need you to know that am renting my home to you based on trust so do not disappoint me because am putting everything in GODS hand.
>
> Below is the information that you will use to make the Payments through Western Union Money Transfer.
>
> Receivers Name: Blake Sadlak
> Address: 2685 Inverness Dr,
> City: Bay City
> State: Michigan
> Zip Code: 48706
> Amount: 800
>
> ALSO GET BACK TO ME WHEN PAYMENT IS BEEN MADE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION'S BELOW.
>
> SENDERS NAME................?
> SENDERS ADDRESS................?
> AMOUNT SENT.................... ?
> MTCN #........................?
>
>
> As soon as the payment has been confirmed i will go right away to the FedEx office to send the package and get back to you with the Tracking number so as to know the status of the delivery. Also Ensure you be at home on the day of the delivery.
>
> Kindly get back to me ASAP.
> Regards.
>

While apartment searching, I came across an almost exact replica of her email to you, except of the place where she was being relocated to work:
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"Thanks for your swift response regarding my property, the home is currently vacant and it is available for move in. I am Darlene Osborn the owner of the property,I got transfer too Katonah,New York few weeks ago and am looking to rent our home ASAP.

"The rent includes all utilities like washer, dryer, gas, electricity, Dishwasher, water, Electric Stove, Fridge are included in the rental fee. We would be staying here in New York for a long time and this is why we are actually renting our Home. I am not after the money for the rent but looking for a trustworthy/responsible person too occupy our home.

"The keys/documents are right here with us but feel free to go view the exterior and once accepted as our new tenant the keys would be sent to you via FEDEX courier service.

"If you interested in moving in immediately or ASAP kindly fill out the application below and also feel free to reach us on (949)-734-1780 serious rental only.

"FIRST MONTH RENT
PLUS DEPOSIT OF $800 NEEDED FOR MOVING IN.
PETS OK

"RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
Full Name:
Desire date of Occupancy:
Desire Length of Occupancy:
Occupation:
Cell Phone ( )
Home Phone ( )
Current Address:
Apt#:
City:
State:
Zip:
Reasons for Leaving:
Current Rent Payment:
Are you married:
How many people will be living in the house:
Do you have a pet:
Do you have a car:
Current Employer:
If a student:
Name of School:

"Once I have all this information I will let you know what the next step to take toward renting our home. Looking forward to hear from you ASAP so I can have the required details in my file In case of issuing receipts and contacting you.

"I look forward to hearing from you.
Darlene & Samuel Osborn.
CELL#(949)-734-1780.

"N:B-Please note that we are not available to show the place because the keys are right here with us,you can only view the place from the outside and once Accepted as my new tenant the keys/documents would be Fedex to you."

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Thank you.

What email address did the scammer use?

The scammer used the address: [email protected]

I have stopped communication with the person, and have directed any future emails into the spam folder!

Make sure you can physically go inside any rental property and meet the landlord face to face.