by MArenter
Sun Sep 18, 2011 7:39 pm
Below are the e-mails I got from this scammer. What's concerning is that the original Craigslist post had no red flags, and I drove by the house and glanced at the outside myself. I took down the number on the realtor sign and called to verify that was the owner's name, that he was out of the country, and that he was trying to sell and now rent -- all checked out! I found a full website for the program he says his wife works for. And city records verified that was the owner's name. But more searches turned up scam e-mails posted by other people very similar to this one.
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From: Wai Cheng <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: $1000 / 3br - 1257ft² - Convenient location, move in condition (Quincy MA)
Hello
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and wife just traveled to West Africa for a program called FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION AND THE HIV PREVENTION FOR RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM, the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, Africa, UK . We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to sell the house but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving the States so never mind if you see the for sale sign infront of the house, It has already been taken off the market as for sale so there is no need to contact any Realtor.
Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.
DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Rental price: $1000 per month and security Deposit is $600(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
Below is the address to the house:
33 Eustis Street, Quincy MA 02170
Get back to me so i can forward you the rent questionnaire i would want you to fill out.
Regards,
Wai Y Cheng.
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From: Wai Cheng <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: $1000 / 3br - 1257ft² - Convenient location, move in condition (Quincy MA)
You are welcome, It is good to hear from you . I may not be returning to the house because we plan buying another house upon arrival, Below are some questions I need you to answer so that we can discuss further.
RENT QUESTIONNAIRE
1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Marital Status?___________________________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house_________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?_____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property________________
10)Picture of the occupant If Available____________________________
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?________________
13) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month +
SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option
do you prefer ??? ________________
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services. May GOD bless you and your family.
Regards.
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From: Wai Cheng <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 9:44 AM
Subject: TENANT APPROVAL.......CALL ME ASAP
Thanks for getting back to me.I just wanted to let you know that we have decided to let you live in our house. As we have found your application very satisfactory and acceptable by my family..So we would want you to go through this email and get back to us on what you feel so we could proceed in renting the house to you.We would like to send the following documents to you via FedEx next day delivery to the address you sent to us...
Here are the contents of the document that needs to be sent.
1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2) Paper/Permanent house form
3) The house documentary file.
4) Full Description of the house
5) Payment Receipt
6) Signed Lease Agreement Form you are supposed to also sign and get it sent back to me.
The tracking number will be sent to you so that you can possibly occupy our house.Please once again, we are giving you this based on trust so please do not disappoint us and i promise you that, you will love the house. We are with the under listed documents here with us and you will need to make Payment for the deposit and first month rent ($1600 USD) to enable shipment of the Keys and documents to the address you have provided to us, after which you could move in at your convenience. The rent only starts counting after you move in, Please note that the deposit made is fully refundable should incase you finally gain entrance into the house after receiving the keys and documents and feel unsatisfied or uncomfortable with the interior, but i am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely home.The deposit will be refunded in less than 24 hours after you request for it. Call me on my cellphone +2348059471199 or 0112342348059471199.
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From: Wai Cheng <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: $1000 / 3br - 1257ft² - Convenient location, move in condition (Quincy MA)
Hello
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and wife just traveled to West Africa for a program called FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION AND THE HIV PREVENTION FOR RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM, the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, Africa, UK . We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to sell the house but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving the States so never mind if you see the for sale sign infront of the house, It has already been taken off the market as for sale so there is no need to contact any Realtor.
Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.
DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Rental price: $1000 per month and security Deposit is $600(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
Below is the address to the house:
33 Eustis Street, Quincy MA 02170
Get back to me so i can forward you the rent questionnaire i would want you to fill out.
Regards,
Wai Y Cheng.
***
From: Wai Cheng <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: $1000 / 3br - 1257ft² - Convenient location, move in condition (Quincy MA)
You are welcome, It is good to hear from you . I may not be returning to the house because we plan buying another house upon arrival, Below are some questions I need you to answer so that we can discuss further.
RENT QUESTIONNAIRE
1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Marital Status?___________________________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house_________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?_____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property________________
10)Picture of the occupant If Available____________________________
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?________________
13) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month +
SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option
do you prefer ??? ________________
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services. May GOD bless you and your family.
Regards.
***
From: Wai Cheng <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 9:44 AM
Subject: TENANT APPROVAL.......CALL ME ASAP
Thanks for getting back to me.I just wanted to let you know that we have decided to let you live in our house. As we have found your application very satisfactory and acceptable by my family..So we would want you to go through this email and get back to us on what you feel so we could proceed in renting the house to you.We would like to send the following documents to you via FedEx next day delivery to the address you sent to us...
Here are the contents of the document that needs to be sent.
1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2) Paper/Permanent house form
3) The house documentary file.
4) Full Description of the house
5) Payment Receipt
6) Signed Lease Agreement Form you are supposed to also sign and get it sent back to me.
The tracking number will be sent to you so that you can possibly occupy our house.Please once again, we are giving you this based on trust so please do not disappoint us and i promise you that, you will love the house. We are with the under listed documents here with us and you will need to make Payment for the deposit and first month rent ($1600 USD) to enable shipment of the Keys and documents to the address you have provided to us, after which you could move in at your convenience. The rent only starts counting after you move in, Please note that the deposit made is fully refundable should incase you finally gain entrance into the house after receiving the keys and documents and feel unsatisfied or uncomfortable with the interior, but i am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely home.The deposit will be refunded in less than 24 hours after you request for it. Call me on my cellphone +2348059471199 or 0112342348059471199.
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