Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:55 pm
From: Alexander Wright <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:11
Subject: Re: Apartment Info
To: Con Warner




Hello,


Thank you reply to the advert placed, I'm happy to inform you that the place is still available for rent and you are the first person to contact me about it. Well I will love to rent it out to you, I really need to know how soon you want to move in. I'm a missionary but I got transferred to Philippines for divine call and preach the word of God to the people out there. I have no choice than to relocate and this is the reason why I want to rent out the units to someone who is God fearing and going to take care of the place as if they own it. The apartment is available for long term and short term lease is also accepted.

The rent includes all utilities and close to all amenities. I was advised to rent out the place because there is no one leaving there right now. The place is available for immediate move in.


INCLUDED IN THE RENT: Cable , Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric.


I want you to provide the following information to fill the rent application form and other documents, such as; rental agreement, rent receipts etc.



RENTAL APPLICATION FORM




Full name:


Profession :



Present Address of the applicants:

Zip code :



Reasons for Leaving :

How long do you intend staying :




Do you drink:




Ph#: Cell & Home :

Email:

Single Or Married :

Children:



Pet : If any ()

Date of Tenancy:





I ............CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.




I want you to make sure the present address is not mistaken because that's where the keys and documents will be ship to. The contents of the shipment you will be expecting are:


1. Bunch of keys to the property.

2. Documents containing the lease agreement and property description , including the property address.

3. Rent receipts and damage deposit receipts.


I want you to email me once you fill the rent application form, the shipment of the package containing the keys and other documents will be ship by secure courier service once the deposit payment is paid.


Thanks and God bless.


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 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.

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.

Email: [email protected]

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