Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:06 pm
listing craigslist <[email protected]> wrote:



How are you doing, Hope great.. My wife and I sends our heartfelt appreciation and warmth greetings to you. We went through your application and Most especially your mail, You gave us an inner peace of Mind that really got us going. Your Re-assuring mail that our home will be taken care of well as if it were yours is something that makes me want to rent to you. We have decided to let you live in our house. As we have found your application very wonderful, satisfactory and acceptable by my family.Below are the contents of the document that will be shipped to you Via FedEx mailing service to the address you gave to me in the Application Form.

1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2) Paper/Permanent house form(Containing your reference details)
3) The house documentary file.
4) Letter of Access
5) Payment Receipt.
6) Full address and driving direction/description of the house.

We would need the security deposit payment so as to proceed shipment of the keys and listed documents above via FedEx next day delivery..I will also need you to confirm your delivery details and also to answer the below questions so as to certify my worries about you taking charge of my house:

Delivery Name:
Delivery Address:
Phone #:

I am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely and beautiful home and is ready for move in.We would need to know how much you can use to secure the house right now so we can proceed shipment of the keys and documents to your address via FedEx.....Give me a call as soon as possible 207-613-5410

Thanks and God Bless You.


listing craigslist <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. I am sorry for my late response as i have been extremely busy lately, It gives me great joy to know that you are interested in my lovely house.We actually worked for united nations for 15 years now, (We work as a representatives Among the African groups with 54 member states) We Traveled for a Humanitarian trip called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism, HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education,delivering Humanitarian Aid and promotion of sustainable developments. The program involves countries ALL around the world.

We will be away for 2 to 3 years that is why we have decided to rent one of our houses to anyone that will take good care of it. We tried to look for a dependable Realtor to handle the renting issue but we could not find one due to the limited amount of time we had before leaving. The initial plan was to sell the house which we tried hard to do,but the agent inflates the commission and it takes longer to sell that is why we decided to rent it out. I am telling you this in case you find the house on another website or a realtor sign because it has to be ignored. we are looking for a responsible and God fearing person that can take very good care of the house and the price we are offering is far below the standard price based on Humanitarian purposes. This is enough for you to know that we are not after a market rate rental fee but responsible tenant to take care of the property. I wouldn't like to have any benefit of trust in you because I want to stand in your words that the property would be well taken care of all the time. I believe you have seen how lovely it is if from the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as you are an occupant.

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, Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

Rental Price: $600 per month and security Deposit is $600 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.

Pets are Welcome.

Here is the address to the house:620 E Redondo Ave,Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Bedroom:2
Bathroom:1

Living Building Square Footage:1,300
Here is my cell phone number,which i roamed so please call or Text me ASAP+1 207-613-5410...

THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:

RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Are you a section 8 applicant
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
Send your picture or family picture __________?


Looking forward to hearing 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 proceed in getting my house rented out to you.May God bless you and your family

Regards.
ANTHONY M ERICKSON
+1 207-613-5410


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram 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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