Room for Rent and other rental scams
by HawaiiRenter Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:44 pm
Saw a posting on Craigslist that sounded to good to be true. When I replied to the post, I got this email reply:

Thanks for your swift response regarding my property, the home is currently vacant and it is available for move in. I am Leila Clark the owner of the property,I got transfer too Jacksonville, Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 $900 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.
Leila & George Clark.
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.

I ONLY REALIZED THIS WAS A SCAM WHEN I PLUGGED THE PHONE NUMBER INTO GOOGLE AND SAW THE SAME EMAIL BEING SENT TO OTHERS ON THIS FORUM.
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by Mike Wilson Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:39 pm
Hello HawaiiRenter,
I am happy to hear that you discovered the scam before you lost money to this thief. If you have an email address for this scam please post it here in this thread.

It is always a scam if they want you to make a deposit and then ship the keys.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon

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