Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:38 pm
Andrea Williams <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks for the interest in my apartment.

The apartment is clean with no damages and is a private apartment. It has parking space, air-condition, cable, TV, wireless internet connection and Wi-Fi, linen, sofa bed, shampoo, hair dryer, mosquito magnetic, basic soaps, local map, alarm clock, towels are also provided, laundry, washing machine, clothes dryer. The apartment is close to many attractions in the neighborhood, centrally located, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, museums, ATM/bank, medical services, library, and the neighborhood is quite and safe which allows you to walk at night.

The apartment is located at: 667 S Detroit St, Los Angeles, California 90036.

For your booking reservation for the apartment, 50% of the rental deposit is required and a fixed refundable security damage deposit of $200 to reserve the apartment for your date.

Rent per night is $80

Your date is August 30th - September 6th, 2018 (6 nights)

Full rent for (6 nights) is $480

50% is $240

Security deposit is $200

50% plus security deposit is $440

Total rental deposit to rent the apartment and reserve it for your dates (6 nights) including all utilities is $440

The remaining 50% balance $240 will be paid when you arrive to the apartment and your security damage deposit of $200 will be refunded back to you on your departure date provided that the property is in the same condition as when occupancy commenced Check-In and Check-Out and all terms of this agreement are met.

Offering free shuttle from airport pickup and drop off.

Dining area seating for 4 people.

Bathroom: Toilet, bath tub, wash hand basin with mirror

Bedroom: 1 Queen bed, 2 sofa bed, the living room has a couch which is good for two people as well.

AMENITIES: Laundry Soap, Toilet Paper, Towels Provided, Local Restaurant Guide, Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer, Heating, Safe, Hair Dryer, Mosquito Magnet, Basic Soaps, Internet, Local Maps, Alarm Clock, Gym, Shampoo, Linens Provided, Sofa Bed, Wireless Internet.

KITCHEN: Toaster, Kitchenette, Freezer, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Gas/oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils.

Entertainment: Satellite/Cable, MP3 Dock, Television, DVD Player, CD Player, Audio Tape Player.

Internet Access: Wireless internet, Broadband access, Wi-Fi.

REFERENCE / PAST TENANT
Robert Kenneth visited for (2 weeks) [email protected]

Fernando Collins and his family visited for (10 nights) [email protected]

Attached is the pictures of the apartment.

PLEASE NOTE: Rental deposit has to be paid before the apartment can be secure for your dates.

Email me back if you want to proceed for the reservation of the apartment for your dates so i can send you the Booking Agreement Form and payment instructions to rent the apartment and reserve it for your dates.

I wait to hear from you!
Andrea
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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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