Rental Scam - [email protected]

Michael Goode < [email protected] > wrote:
Hello,

My apologies for the late reply regarding my rental from
20 Catamaran St , Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
2,5 beds 2 baths 1,130 sqft
$2,000/ monthly rent for the entire property
$2,000 / security deposit

- The property is accurate as in the photos (please find attached) furnished and renovated. Can be rented unfurnished for the same price as well.

- You could move right away or later as you prefer.
- Pets are allowed, with no additional fees.

- The utilities (washer/ dryer, cold/hot water, electricity, WiFi Internet access, digital TV, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, washing machine, ) are included in the rental price. Also, you will have two parking space available.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me.

From: Michael Goode < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: About my condo rental from 20 Catamaran St , Marina Del Rey ()

Hello again,

The inspection time was made last week, and Unfortunately, I cannot be available to bargain face to face deal due to the significant distance between us (I work at The United Methodist Church in China Grove state of North Carolina ). For me, this will not be a problem since I decided to involve AIRBNB long-term lease (I will cover all the agent charges and all fees) for this rental to take place correctly and in legal terms. An agent from them will show you the apartment if you are interested in renting.

The lease is flexible, can be month to month, minim stays two month - maxim five years.
For 12 months rental, the last month will be free!

The rate will not increase monthly, and it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for.

Much appreciated.

Sincerely ,

Michael Goode
Pastor Reverend
(207) 805-5480

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.

From: Michael Goode < [email protected] >
Subject: About my condo rental from 350 Paseo De Playa Ventura /)

> Hello,
>
> I'm sorry about the past due answer to your request concerning my rental from 350 Paseo De Playa Ventura, CA 93001
> 2 beds 2 baths 1,285 sqft
> $1,900 / monthly rent for the entire property
>
> - The property is accurate as in the photos (check to attach) furnished and renovated. Can be rented unfurnished as correctly for the same price
>
> - You could move right away or on a later date.
> - Pets are allowed, with no additional fees!
>
> - The utilities (washer/ dryer, cold/hot water, electricity, WiFi Internet access, digital TV, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, washing machine, ) are included in the rental price. Also, you will have two parking space available.
>
> Best Regards and if you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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.