Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:44 am
> From: interesting home <[email protected]>



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> I must confess that I am new in this landlord business and
> the home is still available and ready for move in However,
> My name is Rev R W Phillips , I own the house located at
> ()This home has been totally remodeled. All wood floors, new
> appliances RO System
> and soft water.Great home has it all.due to my job as a
> missionary I spent less time. My family and I are currently
> in Memphis TN for missionary call. and due to the inability
> to get a good Realtor management to help us with the
> property of me and my family
> had to leave with the keys and document of the house when
> leaving., I'm willing to rent out the home to a good and
> God Fearing tenant because of this reason and more we need a
> responsible person that can take very good care of it as we
> are not after the money
> ,I'm giving out the home with such a reasonable amount
> because I am only paying God back for his kindness and mercy
> over me and my family with what I have that`s why I asked
> for such a reasonable amount. It`s also a pride for me to
> work for him on a missionary
> work. Also I need someone/a family that will take good care
> of the house as their own property. If you can assure me
> that you can take proper care of the property as if it were
> yours.
>
> Note" Have work with an Realty Company but i notice the
> month fee is to much for normal family to afford and i
> believe that God created us purpose which my wife understood
> then we got advise from my Attorney that we should find
> someone that can sacrifice their
> willingness to take care of the house rather than to have
> someone with no passion but money, do not contact the sign
> in front of the house and i also wrote it is for sale (But
> it is rent to own option) i don't want any agent to take
> advantage of my property
> i indicate Realty Company Acclaimed Properties to scare
> them away.
>
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> Monthly Rent:$550
>
> Security Deposit:$300
>
> Total Amount:$850
>
> Bed & Bath:2 Bedrooms,1 Bathroom
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> Below are some question that we need you to answer ,so that
> we can discuss further.get back to us for further
> discussion.You will only be able to drive by the house for
> now but not have a look at the interior until we have sent
> the keys and documents of the
> house to you.So we wouldn't want any violation on our
> property if finally rented by you. However if you are ready
> to rent the house now, then that will not be a problem but
> we will advice you due to a responsible person like you to
> get back to me a confidential
> lease Tenant Contract form needs to be prepared,The rental
> fee is inclusive with utilities and my home available as at
> this moment, the mentioned details below are the information
> to be used in prepare the lease and be sent back to you
> immediately.
>
> LEASE APPLICATION FORM
>
>
>
> THE LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THIS
> DOCUMENTS.
>
>
>
> FIRST NAME:__________?
>
> MIDDLE NAME:__________?
>
> LAST NAME:__________?
>
> DATE OF BIRTH:_________?
>
> OCCUPATION:__________?
>
> PHONE:
>
> (CELL)PHONE__________?
>
> (WORK)PHONE__________?
>
> (HOME)PHONE__________?
>
> WHAT TIME IS THE BEST TIME TO REACH YOU__________?
>
> MARITAL STATUS:__________?
>
> KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY__________?
>
> HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE PREMISES__________?
>
> PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________?
>
> CITY: _______________?
>
> STATE:______________?
>
> ZIP CODE: ____________
>
> HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
>
> WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
>
> IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
>
> HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________?
>
> WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________?
>
> IF YOU HAVE A PET,
>
> KIND OF PETS: _____________?
>
> HABITS
>
> DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
>
> DO YOU DRINK ______________?
>
> DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?
>
> OWN A CAR?
>
> How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month
> +
>
> SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so
> which option
>
> do you prefer ??? ________________?
>
> EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE OF DEPOSIT PAYMENT:______?
>
> REFERENCE CONTACT NAME_______________?
>
> REFERENCE RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESS_______________?
>
>
>
> SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT
>
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> =====================================
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> Application Comment
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> Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because
> the best way you answer with your comment will impress me
> the more to accept your applications. I know you would want
> to see the house before making any kind of rental payment ,
> which is understandable..We
> can make arrangement for the keys and documentation
> including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you, this
> will give you the opportunity to view house.
>
> NOTE:: Text or call As soon you fill out the rental
> application form, Looking forward to hear 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 keys and the necesarry paperworks of my property to
> you via fedEx Courier Express Delivery Services. Looking
> forward to hear back from you ASAP!.
>
>
>
>
> The Lord Almighty has been good to me, I am paying him back
> with my missionary call. I could let you remain in the house
> till I come back if you are a good tenant. I will email rent
> terms as soon as I receive your reply.
>
> Feel free to contact me at(601) 651-0043 as I will be
> waiting to hear from you.
>
>
>
> God Bless You.
>
>
>
> Rev R W Phillips And 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.
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