Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:50 am
From: Cole Wielcheir <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 11:11
Subject: RE: 34 Universe Drive Levittown NY 11756 NY

Hello,

PEACE BE WITH YOU.

Thanks for your interest in my apartment,its very much available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because am not too keen about the rent amount but to whom i am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible,neat and ready to take great care of the apartment as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the apartment, it is available for immediate move-in.

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent because i am among the missionaries posted to West Africa to work for God and would spend couple of years before i would be through with my assignment here. So my family and i have decided that we would be moving to our other home in Seattle, Washington when we get back to the states,i would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with these details to enable us choose the right tenant.

LOCATION : 34 Universe Drive, Levittown NY 11756

Rent Fees:
Rent Per Month: $900 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $750 (Refundable)
APARTMENT FEATURES:
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Property type: Single-Family Home
Size: 1,014 sqft
Lot: 1,100
Year built: 1986
Parking type: 2cars only
Availability: now
Cooling system: Available
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Large Kitchen,
Brand New Cabinets,
Electric Cooker,
dish washer & Refrigerator
Heat and hot water,
Washer and Dryer in the apartment also.

COMPLETE THE TENANT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:

FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:_________________
LAST NAME:
AGE:
SEX:male
PROFESSION:
MARITAL STATUS
TIME ON YOUR JOB:
PHONE NUMBERS
(CELL)PHONE
(WORK)PHONE____
(HOME)PHONE_____
KIDS_ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:____
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT?
IF YOU HAVE A PET?
DO YOU SMOKE?
DO YOU DRINK?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS?

After i have received these details above,myself and my wife will let you know our terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the
apartment asap,feel free to call me anytime on my cell number:(+234) 8088192541.

I hope to hear from you soonest.

God Bless you richly,
Cole Wielcheir


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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