Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Fri Mar 23, 2018 4:52 am
[email protected]

Hi,

Thanks for sending the forms. I have also sent a copy to the building through the landlord.
I can see your willingness in this apartment and want to inform you that you have been chosen as the new subtenant. I want you to know that me and and the landlord are satisfied with your rental Application form and also believe we can trust you because the landlord would not be happy if you fail to keep the property tidy.

The keys and parking allocation infos will be available for you to collect at the building upon your arrival. Any other necessary information will also be shared to after we finalize.

Find the attach of the sublease agreement sign by me and the landlord you need to sign and keep a copy to your self and send back a copy to me ASAP.


Best Regard,
Collins.


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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