by Michelle
Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:13 am
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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
Hello,
we are pleased that you have an interest in our house, our lovely home
is still available for lease and we want responsible adults/family
that are neat and also believe that they have what it takes to take
care of our house as if it were theirs. My wife and I initially had it
up for sale but had a change of mind in leasing it out ourselves
because the agent that was in charge of our rental property was asking
too much of an agent fee and also making it difficult for people who
cannot afford the rent, stay away from renting my house.
The reason why our house is up for lease is because I got transferred
from my place of work to Black Creek,WI will be away with my family
for at least 2 to 4 years because of the love I have for them, I have
decided not to sell our house and also assuring them that we only have
few years to spend here and will be willing to lease it out to
person/family who is willing to assure us of taking absolute care of
our home and pay their rent on time. I will start by telling you more
in regard me and my family. I have a daughter named Leslie (20yrs) who
attends Wisconsin State University as a medical student, she has alot
going for her and she is also down to earth in all that she does to
keep us happy and when she is back home on vacation, she also assist
her mom in the house work when am at work. I work as a Robotic
Programmer & Welder/Fitter here in Black Creek, WI and got married to
a lovely wife who is a member of Joyce Meyer Ministries. We will be
very pleased if we can find the right tenant to rent our home, a
person who is a clean freak and does not tolerate anything that has to
do with dirt... we also would like to know more about you and your
family, your renting experience and how long and when you plan moving
into our home. These 3 bedrooms and 2 baths home are very specious and
neat. 1.023 sq-ft
House Address: 2035 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Pets allowed: Yes
Rent: 495
Deposit: 495
The rental fee is inclusive with utilities.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. James & Family
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
