Rental Scammer - [email protected]

This happened today and the post is currently active. It is the same person but operating under the name Gary Steele. I do not know how to proceed or report the ongoing scam. Please help!

Hi xxxxxxxx,

This is to acknowledge your e-mail and interest to reserve the apartment.

With regard to your requested, the unit is available for short and long term lease. There is washer/Dryer in the unit, central air conditioning, parking (included in the rent). So you can have the apartment reserve now for your move-in date if you wish and it is fully furnished and can also be rented unfurnished, if you wish to bring your furniture you are free to do so.

About viewing: Please note that the apartment will be available for viewing from April 15th, 2017 because the current occupant is out of the city for relocation this week and will be back on the `14th of April and which is why I said that the earliest viewing date is April 15th so you can schedule to come view the unit as from April 15th by 10AM.

Please understand that the rental market in San Jose is competitive so the apartment is on high demand and if you are really interested in this apartment I will advice you try and secure it now so that you do not loose it to other prospective tenants who are also in contact. Like I said before who secures it first gets the unit. To lock down the unit you will have to deposit only the first month's rent plus the refundable security deposit after completing all the relevant rental documents. Note that if you choose to reserve the unit now, and if after you have viewed the unit on April 15th and you are not satisfied you can request for a refund which will be given to you that same instant. The terms and conditions of the contract gives you full refund if you do not want the apartment upon viewing..

Lease Plan Available:
- One Month rent with a refundable security deposit.
- 3 months upfront rent payment attract 10% discount of the total plus refundable security deposit.
- 6 months upfront payment attract discount of 10% of the total rent plus a refundable security deposit.
- Upfront payment a year lease attracts 15% discount of the total rent with a refundable security deposit.

Download Rental Application Form attached below fill out all necessary fields; Return back to me by e-mail attachment or fax along with a copy of your ID and as soon as I receive the filled form I shall forward the lease contract agreement for your review.

I will await your earliest response so that we can proceed with the securing of the apartment for your lease duration. I am 100% confident that if you like what you saw online, you will surely go ahead and take it because the pictures represent the present conditions of the apartment.

Hope to hear back from you soon.

My regards
Gary Steele
Tel: 415 854-5465
Fax: 415 349-3066

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On Apr 6, 2017 4:40 AM, "Gary Steele" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi xxxxx,

Thanks for contacting me; i am the property manager of the apartment you inquired about; This is a top floor, corner unit condo that shows like a model home! You do not want to miss out on this one. This is a great floorplan for a spacious one bedroom condo. This home is beautifully upgraded with hardwood floors throughout. The living room includes a custom modern wall storage unit that also has a built-in desk. It is functional, sleek and adds a ton of extra storage. The open kitchen features granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Off the living room there is also a glass slider that leads out to the balcony overlooking the courtyard. As a corner unit, this home gets plenty of sunlight and includes views of the foothills. And this home comes with 2 parking spaces! Great location adjacent to Diridon Station for Caltrain and Lightrail, across from Cahill Park, and down the street from Whole Foods Market. And its an easy walk to SAP, San Pedro Square and all of the downtown restaurants and entertainment. .

**The apartment is 826 sq. ft.
Address: 88 Bush St UNIT 4190, San Jose, CA 95126
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Bedrooms: 1 BD
Bathrooms: 1 BA
Style: Condo
Parking: 2 Parking space

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, 6 months or 1 year lease term....... which can be renewed when it expires.

* Available furnished $2,000
* Available unfurnished $1,750
* Security Deposit (Refundable) $2,500

Utilities (Electricity, water, 2 parking , gas, heat and sewer) are included in the monthly rent; and you can have it reserve now for your move in date if you wish.

If this apartment 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 apartment also, and I will be obliged to rent out to anyone that makes reservation now.

My Regards,
Gary Steele
[email protected]