by Michelle
Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:46 pm
From: Blessed Family [mailto:[email protected]]
Subject: RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
We are pleased that you have an interest in our house, our lovely home is still available for rent and we want responsible adults/family that are neat and also believe that you have what it takes to take care of our house as if it were Yours. Its a 3bedroom, 2.5bath single family home. The rent is $800. The refundable security deposit is $800. Pets are allowed and all utilities such as Light, Cable, Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric. are all included in the monthly rent…. Here's the rental application form for you to fill out if you’re really interested. Fill it out and get back to me asap so we can proceed…
My regards to your family.
Sincerely;Johnny Epps
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.
