Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:45 am
Amelia Smith <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello
Thank you for your interest. My name is Amelia Smith, owner of the unit . I am happy to let you know that my unit is available for a long and short term lease period. I set the monthly rent at $900 with all utility bills included ( hot / cold water, gas, electricity, cable & Wi-Fi ) and I also require a security deposit $900 refundable after the lease period. It has all the necessary amenities such as cable TV, high-speed internet, air conditioning, own washer and dryer, private parking. Well behaved pets are allowed.
My father bought this place for me during my studies in the US, but now I'm back home ( Lisbon, Portugal ) permanently, so I'm renting the place for an unlimited time. I'm building my live here so I won't disturb you and I will never ask you to leave the place. Since I am in Portugal, I found a way to rent my unit safe and fast trough a company called Airbnb , which will handle the rental agreement on my behalf. This won't affect you at all . All arrangements will be on my expense.
Before we go any further, I would like to know a little something about you, how many persons will inhabit there , and for how long.


Amelia Smith <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello
I can rent it for as long as you want. The unit is empty and you can move in right away.
I will gladly sign the contract with you if we can reach an agreement. As I explained in the previous email, I live in Portugal. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends or other person back in United States who could arrange a viewing with you. In order to make the rental process easier for both of us, I would like to use Airbnb.com (https://airbnb.com/trust) as they are currently managing my property. I got my property listed there and I will provide you the link so you can complete the booking by yourself. You can rent the property from few months to unlimited time ( few years ). After you complete the booking you will receive the deposit details and rental contract which must be signed by you .
After booking they will require the first month’s rent + one month refundable deposit, meaning a total of $1800 has to be deposited with Airbnb. You will receive the refundable deposit when you finish the contract.
Keys will be mailed to your location after lease contract is signed by you. If you are not satisfied with the property you can cancel the contract at any time and get full refund. let me know if you want to begin rental process and I will reply with the link were my property is listed.
Kind Regards


This Scammer will arrange to send you an Invoice -- Make no mistake, the Invoice will be fake !
If you are reading this because you have received such an invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.
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by Michelle Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:43 am
From: Amelia Smith <[email protected]>

First of all please confirm you received this email.
I accepted your booking and the listing has been deactivated.
Here is a copy of the two emails I got from Airbnb.
Print these two files.
You will need to complete the payment $1800 using bank transfer from your own bank account to bank account listed on invoice.
Print these 2 pdf files using 100% zoom and using color printer and you will see exactly what you have to do.
After they receive the funds they will send me the notification for shipping so I can ship you the keys.
When you arrive at property you will have 3 days inspection. In this 3 days you take a decision if you want to stay there or no.
If you refuse the property you will receive full refund and contract is cancelled.
Please confirm you received this email and also the two pdf files


Airbnb is a community marketplace to discover,rent,book,and list unique spaces
around the world. Airbnb Rent Protection:
Payment verification process usually takes less than 3 days. The tenant should
send the payment to Airbnb Inc. Company. The guaranteed payment approved
is: Bank Transfer. A quick payment confirmation , meens fast delivery of keys
and rent contract to your location.
Protection for owners and tenants:
- Tenant get the keys, check the apartment before the owner is paid.
- Landlord gets the money if the tenant rent the apartment and accept
contract after the 3 days property inspection.
- Tenant has the option to cancel the contract at any time after property
inspection and a full refund will be provided within 24 hours.
Package Information:
Apartment Keys and rental contract verified and signed by the landlord. All the
papers are double checked.
-PackageID: #419
-Rent/month: 900 USD
-Payment required: first month rent and refundable deposit - 1800 USD

Payment information:
Agent name / Account Holder Name: Sorin Saghin
Agent Address :R.Gomes Leal 2, 1000-074 Lisboa , Portugal
Iban: PT50 0035 0127 0005 8292 03036
Swift: CGDIPTPL
Bank name: CAIXA GERAL DE DEPOSITOS, SA
Bank address: Avenida João XXI, 63, 1000-300 Lisboa, Portugal

Purpose of Transaction or Transfer comment: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL
IN THIS NUMBER AS THE REASON/PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION OR
TRANSFER COMMENT : 419 (NOTHING ELSE IS ACCEPTED)
Important: After you will make the 1800 USD payment please send us the
receipt from your bank and this contract
[email protected]

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