Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Kenny lewis <[email protected]>


Hello ,

I would like you to know that it is still very much available for rent, i am only willing to give it out to a Good and Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable home and available to move in as soon as possible. its a 1 bedroom apartment very spacious for a comfortable living. More pictures would be sent to you after we receive your next response because i have been having too many response regarding our apartment and taking it off from the site.


The property is located at : 67 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238‏( i do believe you know the area)


Rent Per Month : $900 ( Including Utilities )
Gas, Heat, Electricity, Internet and Cable
Security / Deposit : $500 (REFUNDABLE )
1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath

This amazing one bedroom apartment Forest Hill . ELEGANT one Bedroom-Hardwood floors-New kitchen counter tops-Beautiful arch hallway-Modern bathroom-Queen size bedroom-Beautiful Pre-War building
I and my wife just relocated to Malaysia, for the Missionary work and wont be moving back into it, so you can stay as long as you wish to, provided we have full corporation and better understanding. Keys and lease contract agreement would be sent via ups next day delivery for viewing and move in


I would like you to send me the below details:




Full name:
Present address :
Occupation :
Age :
Phone Number :
When you are planning on moving in :
Credit Statues :
Period of time you are planning to stay, cos i wont be moving back to it:
Do you smoke :
Do you work late night :
How many people would be moving in with you :
How soon can you make the deposit.

There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing directly with me the Landlord and that is why the home is affordable, After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then let you know my terms. Pets are allowed. I hope to hear from you soonest. Home still in Great condition.


God Bless
Rev. Kenny

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.

Hi,

I want to report this scammer again. Today is Jan 15, 2018. He is active now, posting way below market rent price to lure families in need like me. Below is his scamming email to me:

Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and my wife just traveled to Malaysia, for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (http://www.simeast.com/index.php/en/).

We will be away for 4 to 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.

I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and would want you to treat it as your own because cleanliness they say is next to Godliness. It is not all about the money to be paid on rent or spent; it is all about a good maintenance culture which I want you to adopt on the property. I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I would be full of smiles whenever I come and above all, a good, strong and tight relationship between us when I come for a check up. Please one more thing, I wouldn't like to have any benefit of trust in you because I want to stand in your words that the property would be well taken care of all the time. I believe you have seen how lovely it is if from only the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as you are an occupant.

FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, ,Air Conditioning, Cable TV, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher,Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

Rental Price: $1600 per month and security Deposit is $800 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.

Pets are Welcome.
Here is the address to the apartment: 70 Midway Ave,Locust Valley,Bronx, NY, 11560
Bedroom: 4
Bathroom: 2
I may not be returning to the house because we plan on buying another house upon arrival.

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:

RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Are you a section 8 applicant
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
Send your picture or family picture __________?

Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of the apartment to you via Express Delivery Services. May GOD bless you and your family.

Regards.
Rev. Kenny Lewis
I await your reply ASAP. Regard and God bless you!!