by Michelle
Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:33 pm
From: Gjgh Hfhg <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Subject: Re: $600 / 2br - Lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath Lake Forest home (Hilton Head Island SC)
To: Michelle Banks
Greetings!
Thanks for your email. The house is still available. I decided to rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in West Africa, about 4 years... Let me start by introducing myself.
I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business.. However, My name is Daniel B Bonnell, I own the house located at (37 Lake Forest Drive, Hilton Head Island SC 29928). Due to my job as a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church International, I am presently serving as Area Financial Executive (AFE) with the United Methodist Church in Lagos, West Africa.I am responsible for receiving distribution of funds for various UMC projects in West Africa , and all related works with other mission personnel. my current home is in the vineyard of the Lord in BENIN West Africa.I spent less time in the States so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in Africa that I decided to rent out the house. However, the initial plan was to sale out the House. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours.
The rent is $600 and 500 for Security Deposit
For this 2Bedroom, 2 Bath
Features: Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Washer & Dryer, Yard
LEASE APPLICATION FORM
FULL CONTACT NAME?
OCCUPATION?
RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESS? YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER?
YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER? YOUR WORKPLACE NUMBER?
WHAT TIME IS THE` BEST TIME TO REACH YOU?
AGE & MARITAL STATUS?
OWN A PET?
OWN A CAR?
HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE PREMISES?
ANTICIPATED MOVE IN DATE?
REFERENCE?
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Application Comment
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Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.
Regards.
Daniel B Bonnell
Gjgh Hfhg [email protected]
Hello Michelle,
My family and I have gone through your application form that you filled and everything is okay also I want to tell you that i can keep the home for you, But you have to pay down deposit now which is $500 so that the home can be secure under your name till you are read to move in, then you can pay the rent any time you want to move in, then i will send you the documentation to take over my our home! Also i want you to know that the security deposit is refundable, Also i will be sending the parcel to you through Courier Service and the package containing the keys only will be delivered to you withing 24 hours through Courier Service to the address that you have provided when filling the lease application Or where do you want the parcel to deliver to? Lastly you are advice to take a drive by the house and see how lovely it is from the exterior
Your Full Info for the Documents and Keys Delivery :
Full Receivers Name:
Delivery Address :
Receivers Phone Number:
Here are the contents of the document.
1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2)Paper/Permanent house form(Containing your reference details)
3)The house documentary file...
4)Payment Receipt........
5)Full address and description of the.
Well get back to me asap or you can call me at +23470-4310-2796 or 011-23470-4310-2796 so that i can give you my information you will need to pay the security deposit via western union.
Am waiting to read from you soon.
Best Wishes
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
