Rental Scam - [email protected]

From: Best Rental < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: Classic 3bd in lynhurst



Hello,
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. I apologize for my late response please.The house is still available for rent and i am looking for a responsible person to occupy and maintain my house. Myself and my family just traveled to Birmingham,Alabama for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (https://www.sim.org/what-we-do). We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent.In case you see any sign board,it is the Realtor in charge of my house before I decided to take over by my self. I am no longer working with them because formerly i wanted to sell the house before my wife advised against it.

Here is the address of the House :
5321 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

RENTAL PRICE : $990 per month and SECURITY DEPOSIT: $800 (security deposit is refundable).
3 Bedrooms with 2 bath.
Utilities are included in monthly rent.
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Fire pit, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm,Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.PETS ARE WELCOME with no additional fee charged and application is FREE.


NOTE: You can drive by at any time of your choice to view the House.You can only view from the outside since i am not there.I apologize for any inconveniences.Kindly bear with me please.I am not concerned about the money but needs someone trustworthy to keep my house in good shape like his or her own.That is why the price is affordable.


SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED, I WILL LIKE YOU TO FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION FORM BELOW:

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

FULL CONTACT NAME:

OCCUPATION:

RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESS:

YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER:

YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER:

YOUR WORKPLACE NUMBER:

WHAT TIME IS THE` BEST TIME TO REACH YOU:

AGE & MARITAL STATUS:

OWN A PET:

OWN A CAR:

HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE PREMISES:

ANTICIPATED MOVE IN DATE:

REFERENCE:
)How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1 month + SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option do you prefer ???

The house will be available for rent for a period of 3 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying there.Looking forward to hearing 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.Please i am doing this based on trust and i will want you to stick to your words ,you know that we have not seen yet and am only putting everything into Gods hands, so please do not let me down and God bless you more as you do this.


My Contact Number: 320 209 7574
Remain Blessed
George L. Alsup.

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.