Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Same scam phone number, different name. The address doesn't even exist. Its so obviously a scam. No need to go any further with even responding to this email. The supposed Reverend writes:

Hello,

Peace be Unto You

Am sorry for the late response it was due to the church matters i needed to attend to, It is my gladness to hear from you.I am the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of.Actually I resided in the house with my family,including my wife and my only daughter before and presently we had moved because i had just relocate to West Africa, Nigeria for the my Missionary work.

so my family and I left (New york) with the hope that i will be coming in 3 month’s time but right now the church have ask me to stay for 6 years with them that is why i have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent and presently the apartment is still available for rent for $750USD including the utilities.

I have all the documentation with me here.Now I want to rent the apartment out for either long or short period depending on you.I really don’t like how it is vacant now since I have settled down here for long.I actually gave the apartment to an agent last year but I don’t really like how he exploit the tenant and also ripped me off.Now I have decided to rent it out myself now..So I will gladly handover the keys as soon as I’m able to confirm that you really need my apartment and would take it as soon as possible.

This is because I was a victim of bad experience few months ago.I traveled down from West Africa(Nigeria) to meet some fake tenants without confirming their seriousness and readiness,it was later I realized they have no money ready for the rent but just to view the apartment because they love the apartment.I wasted my money and time.Since then I have been advised by my Attorney not to meet any tenant without confirming his/her ability to pay for the rent deposit and one month rent.

Please i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i will be renting to you,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own.

Fees:

Per Month : $750 ( Including Utilities )
Security Deposit : $750. ( REFUNDABLE )
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

# Air Conditioning

Full Bath, Kitchen, L-shaped Living-Dining Room . Surrounded by Large sunny windows. Hard wood Floors. Washer and Dryer. Laundry Room.

ADDRESS:715 Old Boston Post Rd,Mamaroneck, NY 10543

FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM

Last Name:_______________________

First Name:______________________

Middle Initial:______________________

Date of Birth:______________________

Telephone Number:_________________

:__________________

Current Address:___________________

Number of pets:_________________

Sex:__________________________

Current Rental Payment:___________________

Permanent Address:_________________

When do you intend to move in:__________

Job Title:________________________

Company Name:__________________

Per Month_______________________($

750USD)

Security Deposit____________________($

750USD)

Do You Agree To Pay Security Deposit?____________


Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you. Await your urgent reply so that i can discuss on how to get the document and the keys of the Apt to you.

Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.


Regards,
Rev. Benjamin Wale
+2348073876679 or 0092348073876679

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.