Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Jun 07, 2016 3:27 am
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Created on 2016-02-26 - Expires on 2017-02-26 - Updated on 2016-02-26


[email protected] wrote:


Happy to hear of your interest,

Here's a little more info about my apartment, the area, amenities, etc

LOCATION: 2301 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

AREA: Central neighborhood, very nice area, very quiet and safe, close to all the best attractions, easy access to public transportation. Great Restaurants, Bars, Pubs and shopping in the immediate area, everything within walking distance.

BUILDING : Secured/keyed entry, full service doorman. Building with elevator, State-of-the-art fitness center, sauna all free access. 24-hour emergency maintenance, Business/Conference Center with computers,copier/fax machine, wireless internet, etc! An underground gated PARKING space INCLUDED, Storage unit included, you can deposit my furniture (if you want to rent unfurnished and use your own furniture).

APARTMENT : Very spacious, over 1000sqft, very modern and bright, 1 large bedroom, 1 bath, a living room, dining area, washer and dryer in the apartment, lots of

closets and storage space. Fully furnished, spacious/open modern Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances: Range/oven, microwave, dishwasher & refrigerator, Cookware, Dishes, Pots, Pans, Coffee maker and so on. All new bedding/linens, towels etc. Air Conditioning, Sound System. WiFi and Cable ready etc.
Rent includes all Utilities. Just bring your bags and move right in!

Please view the youtube video of the apartment so you can see more precisely if it's what you are looking for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7JOGrZpbXs

To book the apartment the rental terms are as follows :

US$ 1000.00 per month - for the entire apartment (parking, all utilities and amenities included )

2 month's rent in advance plus 1 month's rent security deposit ( that you will get back when you move out )
Lease is flexible, month to month OK. Minimum rental 2 months max 2 years with the possibility to renew.

We're directly the apt owners so there are no booking fees, credit checks etc.

We're looking for serious, reliable people, with a stable financial situation that will take care of our property.
Can you shortly describe yourself, your occupation. What's the period you're looking to rent? Move-in date ?

All the best wishes,

Don.


Donald S. <[email protected]> wrote:


I'd be more than happy to rent my apartment to you.
This apt is relatively cheap because it's an online only special offer, only available for booking it online.
Our current tenants are due to move out in the following weeks, it will be ready for move-in 2weeks.
You can book the apartment now or secure it for you to move in later.

My family and i are real estate investors. We also rent properties in London, Berlin,Barcelona, Mexico, Cancun, Tijuana etc, if you ever plan for a vacation let us know, we can assist you with airport pickups, guided tours, best tourist attractions, restaurants, theaters etc . This year we plan to secure financing and extend with an extra 2 apartments in Asia: Japan and South Korea.

We rent our properties via TripAdvisor, they're the world's most trusted and well known company for accommodation, real estate reviews, rentals, hotels, travel, vacation rentals, restaurants, attractions etc. We've been working with them for the past 8 years, received Certificates of Excellence Awards, lots and lots of excellent reviews and satisfied tenants.

We're looking for tenants with a good situation that will appreciate and care for our property, we require 2 months rent in advance, plus one month refundable deposit, that you will get back when you move out.

Just a few quick questions so i don't waste your time.
Did you see the apt's youtube video ? Does it meet your needs? Is there anything in particular you are looking for ?
How long have you been looking for a rental, are you looking to make a decision soon ?

Warm Regards!
Don
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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.
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