Room for Rent and other rental scams
by kcaspers Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:38 am
Received the below email after having sent a few inquiries through gumtree. As there was no indication in the email to the gumtree advert, I tried searching as I didn't recall looking at something with the attached pictures. Found only a remaining search item in google that when clicked on led to a no-longer existing page error from gumtree. This made me a bit suspicious. I searched some of the text in google and found alerts from others on this site, only using different names, prices, etc. The gist from the others is that it's a scam, you'll be asked to send money via Western Union. So here's the latest variation:

Thanks for responding!
Check your attached file, I attached a few pictures of the place, just so you can have a good idea of what it looks like.
I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the property you are renting. My name is Christian Derek . I'm not looking to make a business or a profit with it, I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my home like it was his own.

I'm the owner, I love this place, it means alot to me.. It has been professionally finished and decorated with a modern color scheme that coordinates throughout, it looks exactly like in the pictures, totally finished, fully furnished and I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own, NO extra costs!
It has all the facilities and the utilities: washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, refrigerator, stove, oven, juice machine, iron, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, vacuum cleaner. Never used stainless steel! Bright windows with a fresh kitchen and bathroom.

The rent for 1 month is 750 £.The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month). No extra fees!
It means:
- Water,electricity, gas, cable and Internet.
Short or long term lease?! The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 1 month - max 5/6 years. The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for.

About pets.. there are no problems if you have pets, as long as you clean up after them!

So, I want this rental to be as smooth as possible, I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.. I am looking forward to hear from you, so that I can forward you an application form to fill out and discuss on how to get it for rent.
Don't miss out on this opportunity! I think is a good deal!

Respectfully,
Christian
Last edited by Tim Atem on Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:11 am, edited 1 time in total. Reason: Added quotes for clarity
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