Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:20 am
From: Tim Gullicksen <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Infinity Tower Unit - 7F


Hi Michelle

Thanks for contacting me. I am the property manager of the unit you inquired about. The three-bedroom home features wood floors with an open and flexible layout, two full baths, an updated kitchen complete with gas range, in-unit laundry, parking and more.

**The unit is 1661 sq. ft.
Address: 318 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood: Rincon Hill
Bedrooms: 3 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Year Built: 2008

Fully furnished (but can also be rented unfurnished), if you care about security this is the place to stay and its pet friendly.

Lease term is flexible, month to month, 3,6 months or 1 year lease term.......which can be renewed when it expires

• Available for $3,450
• Security Deposit (Refundable) $1,000

Utilities (Electricity, water, parking (3 car), gas, heat and sewer) are included in the monthly rent; We are currently leasing for September/October and November, 2016 move-ins! and you can have it reserve now if you wish.

Please keep in mind that our homes are very popular and are leasing extremely fast. I don’t want you to miss out on the perfect home; I strongly recommend beginning the process ASAP to secure your home & special leasing rental rates!

Available Discount for different lease Terms:
1. THREE MONTHS PLAN: Pay for three month rental fee plus refundable security deposit and get a discount of 10% on rent.
2. SIX MONTHS PLAN: Pay for six month rental fee plus refundable security deposit and get a discount of 10% on rent.
3. ONE YEAR PLAN: Pay for one year rental fee plus refundable security deposit and get a discount of 15% on rent.

Other amenities available: BBQ, Package Receiving, High Speed Internet Available, Cable/Satellite TV.

If this unit satisfies what you are looking for, do let me know so that I can forward to you the tenancy form, lease contract for review and reservation details for booking.

Lastly, please note that 1 other possible renter have shown interest in this unit also, and I will be obliged to rent out to anyone that makes reservation now.

I need to know you and your present location.

My Regards,
Tim Gullicksen


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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