Rental Scam - [email protected]

> From: Reverend Jonathan Hale < [email protected] >

> Subject: Re: Zumper tenant lead for 45 Oldfield Drive: 3 Beds 1 Bath
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> Hello Applicant,
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> We are pleased that you have an interest in our house, our lovely home is still available for lease 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. The main reason our house is up for lease is because I got transferred from my place of work here in Aurora Colorado on a Missionary Work, to serve God and humanity. I work with First General Baptist Church here in Aurora Colorado. I initially had it up for sale but later had a change of mind after we thought it unwise to sell out this property in a perfect neighborhood as this one. Due to my urgent transfer we could not remove the for sale sign, and leaving the house empty is not a good idea for us so we allowed our Church members stay pending our return from Aurora Colorado ..after all we did for them not asking for any monthly rent, they turn me and my family down and did not keep to their promise. I and my family don't think we will be coming back to occupy my house. We will be very pleased if we can find the right potential tenant to rent our home, a person who is a clean & responsible and does not tolerate anything that has to do with dirt. we also would like to know more about you and your family, your renting experience and how long and when you plan moving into our home.
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> The rent includes all utilities and close to all amenities. INCLUDED IN THE RENT: Cable , Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric.
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> RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
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> Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
> Phone numbers (home,cell and office line) # :__________?
> Present Address :__________?
> Marital Status:__________? Date's of Birth : ___________?
> Will you have pets :__________?
> Preferred move in date and how long do you intend to stay in the house :__________?
> Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
> How much do you have at hand right now if you are asked to secure the property today:__________?
> Length of previous tenancy :__________?
> Present occupation :__________? How long :_______________? Employer's address :____________?
> Do you smoke or drink :__________?
> Attach a photo of you :____________?
> Email : _____________?
> References : ___________?
> How much do you have at hand now out the deposit to get the keys : ______________?
> Can we trust you and our house safe keeping in your hand : _____________?
> This is an easy way for me to screen applicants based on previous rental history and employment information. If you have a felony or bad tenant history, I'm flexible and I'll work with you.
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> PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
> House Address : (45 Oldfield Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824)
> Number of Bedrooms: 3
> Number of Bathrooms: 1
> Rent: $1000
> Refundable security Deposit: $750
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> Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible. As i am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information. Please respond ASAP. I hope to read from you with more information. Thanks for the time and energy writing me, My regards to your family....You can reach me at (707) 440-9428
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> Sincerely
> Reverend Hale Family

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.