Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:14 am
Also using email address: [email protected]
On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 5:17 AM, rucb bent <[email protected]> wrote:

Its very Nice to Read from you,My name is Richard Bent the owner of the one Bedroom flat for rent that wants to be rented out,so we are looking for a resposible person that can take Very Good care of the flat..It was due to my Chritian Missionary Transfer that made us to leave the flat,so we want you to take very good care of it as we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean at all time.So for now I am now in London UK,also i am with the keys and documents of the flat,We try to look for an agent or friends that we can give this Keys and document before we left but could not see and we dont want our flat to be used any how in our Absent that is why i brought the keys along with me here.So pls get back to me on how you could take care of our flat or perhaps experience you have in renting apartments.Hope you are okay with the price of $150 per week with utilities like :- Stove - Electric ,Refrigerator, Microwave ,Ice Maker ,Full Kitchen ,Coffee maker ,TV/VCR ,Stereo ,Phone ,Linens provided ,High Speed Internet ,CD Player ,Cable/Satellit TV,Double/twin zip & link beds and a child's cot can be provided ,Fitted wardrobe, Kitchen Electric hob/oven,Kitchen utensils ,Microwave ,Washer & dryer,Refrigerator & freezer ,Toaster ,Electric kettle ,Iron and ironing board ,TV & DVD ,Telephone and Fast internet access ,Pedestal Fan ,Free parking.
Rent is $150 per week or $600 per month
Bond is $600
Phone number:+447024071568

********RENT APPLICATION FORM********
(Private and Confidential)

Also, Pls let me get answer to the application below :-
1)Your Full Name ?
2)Your Full Address Where You Reside Right Now ?
3)Reachable Mobile Phone Number ?
4)Age ?
5) Sex ?
6)Are You Married ?
7)How many people will be living in the apartment?
8Copy of Photo ID..(Optional)?
9)Do You have a Pet ?
10)Do You have a Car ?
11)Occupation ?
12) Citizen Of Which Country ?
13)How Long Did You Want To Stay ?
14)What Is Your Moving In Date ?
15) How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent + Bond) or If You Pay ( First 2month rent +
Bond And Get 1 Month Free)...So which one do you prefer ?
Reference
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Relationship:

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 in your name and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,We are putting everything into God's hand,so please do not let us down in this property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.Hope to read from you as soon as possible.
Thanks and GOD bless you.
I look forward to hearing from you asap.
Richard Bent

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

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 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.

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.

subject RENT APPLICATION FORM ACCEPTED

Thanks very much for your reply and also i can see your willingness in this rent your application form as been approved and you are now qualify for this rent. So as we shall be renting our properties to you, please again take very good care of the apartment.Once again, we are giving you this on trust and do not disappoint us and i promise you that you will love the apartment.

Here are the contents of the packages that will be deliver to you via DHL EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE.
1)Entrance and the Rooms Keys
2)Papers
3)Payment Receipt
Location:This one bedroom apartment with study nook is ideal for those looking for convenient living in the heart of the CBD, with only a short stroll to RMIT University, Melbourne University, Melbourne Central, China Town, Carlton Gardens, Shopping and Restaurants/Cafes. Address:703/340 Russell Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000

So i am with your informations here with me and i will like to know whether you are ready for the payment of the first 2months rent and the Bond so that you can move in asap.. Let me know If I could forward you the Information on how and where to send the money through any Western Union Money Transfer location nearest to you so I can get all the package sent to you immediately. Hope to read from you soonest
Thanks and God bless
Regards
Richard

subject PAYMENT DETAILS
mailed-by hotmail.com

Hi,

Thanks for your response and I really appreciate your trusting and promise to take very good care of our flat..So here is the information where you will send the payment..You will have to go to any nearest western union grocery stores and send the money.If the payment is confirm tomorrow morning you will receive the keys on Wednesday.You can stay in my apartment for as long as you want to stay.

Receivers name:RICHARD BENT
Address:14 Maiden Lane Convent Garden, London, WC2E 7NE, UK

Here is the nearest western union where you can make the payment tomorrow morning:

EXCEL FOOD MART
140 Peel Street
North Melbourne, 3051
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

As soon as you wire the payment Please get back to me with the following Information :

Sender's Full Name & Address
10 Digits confirmation number known as the MTCN #
Amount Sent.
Tel #

Please confirm the address were the keys and documents will be delivered to:


Thanks so much and God Bless You
Awaiting to hear from you soon
Richard

Email: [email protected]

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