Rental Scammer - [email protected]

On 2011-06-05 11:11, John Fernadez - [email protected] wrote:
Thanks for showing interest in my place.. Let me start by saying a little about me, I am a mechanic and deals with repair and rebuild of vehicles, self employed and the owner of my own company. I have just opened a new outlet here in Manila , Philippines and moved so i am looking to rent this unit out for a long term purpose. Located at: 52 Maple Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

The apartment is a modern 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment and is strategically located in a very cool and lovely environment with five (5) appliances including dishwasher with in-suite laundry and plenty of storage space and parking space, professional and mature neighbors ensure peaceful living arrangements. Freshly painted and immaculately clean.

The rent per month is $700 monthly including utilities and $400 for damage deposit. I will like you to drive by to the building at your convenience to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks.

Waiting to hear from you soon,
Regards

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.

This is his phone number and other related emails. BEWARE!

+63 407 786 9807

--- On Sun, 6/5/11, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:


From: Michael <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: $700 / 1br - Large 1BR With Separate Dining &amp; Kitchen Area (Cambridge)
To: "John Fernadez" <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 2:49 PM

Very good, lets talk on the phone,
what is your number, now I will call you
Michael

On 2011-06-05 17:41, John Fernadez wrote:
> Get back to me with your number so we can talk much better on phone.
>
> Regards
>
>
> --- On Sun, 6/5/11, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> From: Michael <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: $700 / 1br - Large 1BR With Separate Dining &amp; Kitchen Area (Cambridge)
> To: "John Fernadez" <[email protected]>
> Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 2:09 PM
>
> Yes, but lets talk on the phone first.
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
> On 2011-06-05 17:02, John Fernadez wrote:
>> Okay, So are you ready to proceed with the Application form ?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> --- On Sun, 6/5/11, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
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>>
>> From: Michael <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: $700 / 1br - Large 1BR With Separate Dining &amp; Kitchen Area (Cambridge)
>> To: "John Fernadez" <[email protected]>
>> Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 1:42 PM
>>
>> It is good for me.
>> I will call you and make a deal, so I can send the money.
>> Please write me your phone number, I will call you.
>> Thanks,
>> Michael
>>
>> On 2011-06-05 16:19, John Fernadez wrote:
>>> Thanks for your interest in my apartment. The apartment is available for both short and long term and the building is in a great location situated in the quiet and safe area and offers secure access. internet, cable, laundry in-suite, storage facilities, heat, water, electric and parking is included in the rent and pet are allowed..The rent is $800 for the period in which you want to spend in the apartment which is June 28-August 12.
>>>
>>> I tried to look for an agent that I could give the document & the keys before I left but could not find any as a matter of urgency. And I don't want home misused in my absence that is why I took the keys and documents along with me. So I hope you will promise me to take very good care of the apartment always.
>>>
>>> Attached are the interior pictures for you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks, I will like you to get back to me with your final decision after viewing the interior pictures and let me know if you are interested in proceeding with the rental
>>>
>>> I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>>
>>>
>>> --- On Sun, 6/5/11, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Michael <[email protected]>
>>> Subject: Re: $700 / 1br - Large 1BR With Separate Dining &amp; Kitchen Area (Cambridge)
>>> To: "John Fernadez" <[email protected]>
>>> Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 7:34 AM
>>>
>>> Hi John,
>>> Thank for new information.
>>> First email you wrote: "..The rent per month is $700 monthly including utilities and $400 for damage deposit.. "
>>> Second email you wrote: "... $800 for the rent and $400 for the deposit ..."
>>> Which is wright?
>>>
>>> When and who will return the security deposit of $400 to me, if you will be Manila?
>>>
>>> Do you have pictures for room?
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2011-06-05 10:06, John Fernadez wrote:
>>>> The total cost will be $1200, $800 for the rent and $400 for the deposit which is refundable at the end of the lease.
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --- On Sun, 6/5/11, Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Michael <[email protected]>
>>>> Subject: Re: $700 / 1br - Large 1BR With Separate Dining &amp; Kitchen Area (Cambridge)
>>>> To: "John Fernadez" <[email protected]>
>>>> Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 6:59 AM
>>>>
>>>> Thanks John,
>>>>
>>>> What can be cost to stay during June 28-August 12?
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>>> On 2011-06-05 03:35, John Fernadez wrote:
>>>>> Thanks for showing interest in my place.. Let me start by saying a little about me, I am a mechanic and deals with repair and rebuild of vehicles, self employed and the owner of my own company. I have just opened a new outlet here in Manila , Philippines and moved so i am looking to rent this unit out for a long term purpose. Located at: 52 Maple Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
>>>>>
>>>>> The apartment is a modern 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment and is strategically located in a very cool and lovely environment with five (5) appliances including dishwasher with in-suite laundry and plenty of storage space and parking space, professional and mature neighbors ensure peaceful living arrangements. Freshly painted and immaculately clean.
>>>>>
>>>>> The rent per month is $700 monthly including utilities and $400 for damage deposit. I will like you to drive by to the building at your convenience to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks.
>>>>>
>>>>> Waiting to hear from you soon,
>>>>> Regards

ANOTHER SCAM FROM THIS MAN

Thanks for your interest in my apartment. To tell you little about myself. I am a professional piano/music theory teacher, I'm easy going and friendly. Music is my life and I have deep interests in travelling. 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 Manila - Philippine and I will be here for long that is why am renting out my apartment.

The apartment is located at: 1643 Cambridge, Cambridge MA 02138

The apartment is a spacious 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom furnished apartment and is strategically located in a very cool and lovely environment with five (5) appliances including dishwasher with in-suite laundry and plenty of storage space, professional and mature neighbors ensure peaceful living arrangements. Freshly painted and immaculately clean.

The rent is $700 monthly including utilities and $350 damage deposit. I will like you to drive by to the building at your convenience to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks so we can proceed to the next step.

Waiting to hear from you soon,

Regards
John