Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:43 am
From:"Serena Cheng" <[email protected]>
Subject:Re: Room Newton

Hello..
My Name is Serena Joanna Cheng and I am easygoing person, My father is
from China and my mother is from USA. My Hobbies are swimming,
reading and traveling. In fact, I have been to Germany, Wales, also
recently Scotland, I also like hanging out with friends and
associating with people but I have not had the opportunity to hang out
with my friends as I have been busy with my Intern .My father used to
live in the apartment also later moved to Canada where he passed away
and I am the only one in this apartment although my mother is still in
Canada overseeing my late father's business and am not around for now
and would not be back for sometime. I am in USA now on an internship
project attached to a firm and I have been sent to supervise and would
be back immediately you proof to me you can afford the rent. As
soon as i have confirmed you as my flatmate for reservation. You would
be sharing with only me in the apartment.I am Very friendly and
easygoing,I like a drink and a laugh, and the odd glass of wine in
the evening.I have busy careers and active social lives, so am not
around the flat all the time.the address is

Newton Suites

60 Newton Road, Singapore 307994

Living room description:
Air conditioning ; DVD ; Hifi ; Broadband Internet WIFI ; Tv by Cable;
Phone ; TV ; Bookshelf ; Desk ; Sofa ; Chairs ; Double Glass ;
Shelves ; Armchair ; Window ; Parquet flooring ; Coffee Table ; View
on courtyardBedroom 1 description:Bed, bathroom and households linen ;
Double bed
; Double Glass ; Shelves ; Window ; Bedside lamp ; Bed ; Parquet
flooring ; Wardrobe ; Cupboards
Kitchen description:Vacuum cleaner ; Kettle ; Iron ; Fridge ; Toaster
; Coffee machine ;Micro wave oven ; Chairs ; Shoulder-height kitchen
cupboards ;
Floor-standing kitchen cupboards ; Parquet flooring ; Kitchen Table

You will have free and unlimited access to all part of the
apartment,the Kitchen, the living room and of course except my room,
and you can
also have your own visitors.The rent for the room is 950SGD Per Month
and this includes the utility bills(all included) and you
will be required to pay a security deposit of 900SGD. Kindly take
your time to swing by the exterior of the building as i am not
presently in town to show you around the place, but i'm pretty sure
you'd like the exterior and incase you wish to proceed further I can
forward you the full interior pictures for you to have an idea how
beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the
application process.Thanks for taking your time in writting me. This
security
deposit will be refunded to you at the end of your stay in my apartment..
Regards and waiting to read from you soon


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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by Xueryl Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:25 am
hi,

i am a victim and got scammed. her name is now changed to serena patience cheng. have u made a police report?
by Bryon Williams Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:29 am
Michelle was not scammed. She has posted a warning about the scam.


Can you please post the email address and newest emails the scammer is using. Please remove you personal information prior to posting.

Please contacta moferatorstor if you have a question or information about this post.



Please do not tell the scammer he is posted here.


Please remember the fallen. https://www.odmp.org/
by Michelle Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:28 pm
From: "Serena Cheng" <[email protected]>

Thanks so much for the reply and also for your interest.I am
glad that you are very interested in my apartment and so I will also
be happy to share the apartment with you .But i will have to be sure
you will take the apartment before holding the apartment for you and
so therefore it has to be secured.
To proceed in securing the room I will like you to send me the
following details so that i tell my lawyer to Prepare the Lease Tenant
Agreement Document with your full name and I will send it to you, so
that you can proceed with the payment and get the room secured.I will
send you a scan passport of me and
issue you receipt of payment so there is no worries.I want you to know
that you will have a room of your own in the apartment and immediately
the apartment has been secured I will buy my flight ticket and come
down to exchange all keys and documents and show you around the
Apartment.

Full Name:
Age:
Sex:
Occupation:
Moving Date:
Present Address:
Phone
How long are you planning to stay?
Where are you coming from?
How many months payment do want to pay upfront.
Mode of identification (Scanned International Passport or Driver's Licence
by Michelle Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:31 pm
From: "Serena Cheng" <[email protected]>



Please this is the lease agreement form that i have attached to

this email .and also you will have to send the money to the lawyers

bank account.I will come over to Singapore in order meet you to give

you all other necessary documents and keys as soon as payment is

confirmed.



Bank name : Bank of America

Holders name : Carey Lorraine Taylor

Account Type : Checking Account

Account Number : 004667627110

Routing Number : 026009593

Swift code: BOFAUS3NXXX (Noted)

Bank Address : 41 Beacon St, Framingham, MA 01701

Holders address : 45B BEAVER PARK RD,FRAMINGHAM MA 01702-7103

PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS YOU HAVE MAKE PAYMENT AND ALSO LET ME


HAVE THE SCANNED DETAILS OF TRANSFER FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES.

I WILL TAKE 3 DAYS OFF TO GET TO YOU IN SG AND GIVE YOU ALL

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

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