Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Dave Blaker <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

Thanks for your interest in my Property. I am a Geologist and my work can be quite tedious because it involves mineral researches, I'm easy going and friendly. I like Music and have deep interests in traveling. I respect every religion and love to hang around with people and I am definitely not a trouble maker and very helpful in nature. I am currently living in (Reading Michigan) due to my new research and I will be here for long that is why am looking for a clean and responsible person to live in our Property. The property is located in a safe and secured neighbourhood which i think it is the most important thing for one to know before relocating. You are free to drive or walk by so you can tour the exterior of the building if you wish. Property Address (1368 Essex Way Essex2 # 2, San Jose, CA 95117) Rent $700. Damage Deposit $500.Utilities included (Heat, Water, Electricity and Internet/Cable)Pets Allowed: Cats, Small Dogs, Large Dogs..



Me and my wife decided to handle the rental process ourselves due to our past experience with estate agents and tenant because all they care about is their own commission instead of taking time to verify applicants application and do a proper background check, the last tenant that rented from us through an estate agent destroyed most of our valuable home appliances. I know how much me and my wife spent to replace the things that was destroyed in the property,a whole lot of people have contacted me regarding the property but not just sure of who to accept due to the horrible experience we had with the last tenant..all i want is a very responsible,trustworthy and caring person that will take care of the property like his/her own and if you can assure me of the property will be in good hands, i will be happy to let you rent from me for as long as you wish.



Regards

From: Dave Blaker <[email protected]>


It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout with lots of big windows...nice and light! New neutral paint and some newer carpet.....Very quiet, low traffic area. New fridge I believe its absolutely a perfect home for you and your family.Utilities include Water,Trash,Sewer,Gas Etc....

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.

RENT APPLICATION FORM.





Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?

Phone # : __________?

E-mail : __________?

Best time to call : __________?

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: __________?

Earliest possible date of dexposit payment: __________?

Length of previous tenancy : __________?

Present occupation : __________?

Monthly Income: __________?

Are you a section 8 applicant : __________?

Do you run a business from home : __________?

If so what kind of business : __________?

Do you work late night : __________?

Do you smoke : __________?

Do you drink : __________?



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...Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this... The property is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to...A Deposit of $500 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in...Get back to me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you...The property will be available for rent for a period of 4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend sm/property.

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.