Rental Scam: [email protected]

Beware: Ron Maden is now also working under the alias: Mark M Knew (& Wife Tamara Knew), [email protected]

This was first email I received:

Subject: $700 / 2br - 910ft² - A Quiet & Cozy 2Bd@2Br (Hilo) (See Pics)
From: [email protected]
Hi!

I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment. Here are a few pictures of my apartment... Please check the attached file!

I must apologize for the long email that I send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.

My name is Mark M Knew and I'm the owner of the apartment, I love this apartment and it means a lot to me. It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem, I am telling you this because with this financial crisis there are many apartments with problems.

The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, bus, etc. with very quiet neighbors and area. Minutes away from downtown, close to school, transit and shopping. Drive way parking, affordably priced, clean mature neighbors seeking same in tenant. Great neighbors!

It has just been renovated, totally finished, flexible lease, is nice, clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities a man needs including electric Utility, Cable TV, Parking, Laundry in the bldg, Air conditioning, high speed internet, workout facility, well behaved pets are allowed.

Kitchen Features:

Washing machine
Juice Machine
Iron
Toaster
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove


The apartment is fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture).

The rent for 1 month is $700.00 (for the whole apartment). The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month), utilities are about $60.00 - $80.00 / month.

I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... $700.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity! We can make the deal happen right away.

I will send you more details.

Sincerely,
Mark M Knew

This is the 2nd & 3rd emails that I received..... THIS GUY IS VERY SLICK!

Subject: Re: $700 / 2br - 910ft² - A Quiet & Cozy 2Bd@2Br (Hilo) (See Pics)
From: [email protected]

Thanks for the email.

If you are interested in the apartment, describe yourself so I can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment. I want to find the perfect person for my apartment. I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own. I need a serious and trustworthy person who not only will pay me the rent on time but also will take care and preserve my property.

What I need to know about you:

1. Your name

2. Phone number

3. How old are you

4. Are you married

5. How many people will be living in the apartment

6. Do you have a pet

7. Do you have a car

8. Occupation

9. I will like to know the date you will like to move into the apartment

10. How long do you want to stay in my house

11. Reason for moving out of current home

Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.

Thanks for understanding!

Mark

AND 3rd EMAIL:
Subject: Re: $700 / 2br - 910ft² - A Quiet & Cozy 2Bd@2Br (Hilo) (See Pics)
From: [email protected]

I would like to tell you a little bit about myself.

I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things. I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Tamara (she is 6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my time at the office.

I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 5 years, loved every day of it. I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and want you to treat it as your own, is that taken, I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for a check up.

Right now I`m out of town, I'm in London, England. I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.

I had all my family moved here for 3 years. I want to start a new life here, in 3 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England.

This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So I got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore... How do I know if you have enough money?!

Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more... maybe you won't show up. I'm sick of tire-kickers, people who are just looking around and not serious about renting, so please don't waste my time! No offence!

The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months.

I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!

There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment or not before I receive my payment.

If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.

Sincerely,

Mark

This scammer also posted in Downtown San Jose:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/apa/2717482216.html

$700 / 1br - 600ft² - *Quiet area *beautifully 1bd 1bth` (san jose downtown)
Date: 2011-11-23, 10:51AM PST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
** Located in a quiet area, beautifully decorated **
*** lovely fully furnished ***
**** wireless internet,cable TV **** (free)
*1 underground parking*

If you interested in,please email me! Good LUCK~

PostingID: 2717482216

FIRST EMAIL:

Hi!

I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment. Here are a few pictures of my apartment... Please check the attached file!

I must apologize for the long email that I send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.

My name is David Kelsey and I'm the owner of the apartment, I love this apartment and it means a lot to me. It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem, I am telling you this because with this financial crisis there are many apartments with problems.

The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, bus, etc. with very quiet neighbors and area. Minutes away from downtown, close to school, transit and shopping. Drive way parking, affordably priced, clean mature neighbors seeking same in tenant. Great neighbors!

It has just been renovated, totally finished, flexible lease, is nice, clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities a man needs including electric Utility, Cable TV, Parking, Laundry in the bldg, Air conditioning, high speed internet, workout facility, well behaved pets are allowed.

Kitchen Features:

Washing machine
Juice Machine
Iron
Toaster
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove


The apartment is fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture).

The rent for 1 month is $700.00 (for the whole apartment). The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month), utilities are about $60.00 - $80.00 / month.

I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... $700.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity! We can make the deal happen right away.

I will send you more details.

Sincerely,
David Kelsey

SECOND EMAIL:
Thanks for the email.

If you are interested in the apartment, describe yourself so I can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment. I want to find the perfect person for my apartment. I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own. I need a serious and trustworthy person who not only will pay me the rent on time but also will take care and preserve my property.

What I need to know about you:

1. Your name
2. Phone number
3. How old are you
4. Are you married
5. How many people will be living in the apartment
6. Do you have a pet
7. Do you have a car
8. Occupation
9. I will like to know the date you will like to move into the apartment
10. How long do you want to stay in my house
11. Reason for moving out of current home

Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.


Thanks for understanding!

3rd EMAIL:
You have a nice profile.

I would like to tell you a little bit about myself.

I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things. I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Tamara (she is 6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my time at the office.

I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 5 years, loved every day of it. I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and want you to treat it as your own, is that taken, I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for a check up.

Right now I`m out of town, I'm in London, England. I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.

I had all my family moved here for 3 years. I want to start a new life here, in 3 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England.

This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So I got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore... How do I know if you have enough money?!

Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more... maybe you won't show up. I'm sick of tire-kickers, people who are just looking around and not serious about renting, so please don't waste my time! No offence!

The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months.

I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!

There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment or not before I receive my payment.

If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.

Sincerely,

David

Same guy new email:

EMAIL 1

$650 / 2br - ..LARGE BEDROOMS,FULLY ! ( MONTREAL DOWNTOWN)&PHOTO

Mike H [email protected]

Hi!


First, please check the attached file, I sent you a few pictures of my apartment. Second, I must apologize for the long email that I send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.


I'm the owner of this apartment and my name is Mike H Brown


The apartment has just been renovated, totally finished, fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture).


It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem. It is clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities: Washing machine, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Juice Machine, Iron, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Vacuum cleaner.


The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, close to restaurants, and shopping, with very quiet neighbors and safe area. Great neighbors! Minutes away from downtown, located in the trendy, close to school, transit and shopping.


The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months, max 5 years. The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for.


The rent for 1 month is $650.00 - for the whole apartment. The all utilities (water, electricity, high speed Internet, cable TV, parking, garbage) are included in this price (rent/month). No extra fees.


I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... $650.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity!


We can make the deal happen right away. I will send you more details.


Sincerely,Mike H Brown
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EMAIL 2

This beautiful apartment is located in a lovely and peaceful area ( Summerhill Avenue, Montreal, Quebec ), excellent location!


Due to the high fraud and fake apartments posted I am very cautious and will not give you this information over email. The flat is full furnished, everything is new inside, so please understand me! You know that the apartment is not inhabited.


Please do not get me wrong!


I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own. I need a serious and trustworthy person who not only will pay me the rent on time but also will take care and preserve my property.
I love this apartment and it means alot to me and I want to find the perfect person for my apartment.


Describe yourself so I can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment.


What I need to know about you:

1. Your name;

2. Phone number;

3. How old are you?

4. Are you married?

5. How many people will be living in the apartment?

6. Do you have a pet? There are no problems if you have pets, as long as you clean up after them.

7. Do you have a car?

8. Occupation;

9. I will like to know the date you will like to move into the apartment;

10. How long do you want to stay in my house?

11. Reason for moving out of current home.


Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.


Thanks for understanding!


Brown
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EMAIL 3

Hi Mathew,


You have a nice profile!



I would like to tell you a little bit about myself.



I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things. I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Stephanie (she is 6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my time at the office.



I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment. I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 3 years, loved every day of it, until last month when I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.



I had all my family moved here for 5 years. I want to start a new life, in 5 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England.



This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So I got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore... How do I know if you have enough money?!


Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more... maybe you won't show up. I'm sick of tire-kickers, people who are just looking around and not serious about renting, so please don't waste my time! No offence!



I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!


There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment or not before I receive my payment.



If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.



Respectfully,

Brown

I received the following emails from Nicolson, H. Mike. They may look really familiar. This all in regards to a condo in Maple Ridge. 1133 sq.ft. for $800.



Hi!


First, please check the attached file, I sent you a few pictures of my apartment. Second, I must apologize for the long email that I send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.


I'm the owner of this apartment and my name is Nicholson H.Mike



The apartment has just been renovated, totally finished, fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture).


It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem. It is clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities: Washing machine, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Juice Machine, Iron, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Vacuum cleaner.


The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, close to restaurants, and shopping, with very quiet neighbors and safe area. Great neighbors! Minutes away from downtown, located in the trendy, close to school, transit and shopping.


The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 3 months, max 5 years. The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for.


The rent for 1 month is $800.00 - for the whole apartment. The all utilities (water, electricity, high speed Internet, cable TV, parking, garbage) are included in this price (rent/month). No extra fees.


I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... $800.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity!


We can make the deal happen right away. I will send you more details.


Sincerely,Nicholson H.Mike





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I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own. I need a serious and trustworthy person who not only will pay me the rent on time but also will take care and preserve my property.


I love this apartment and it means alot to me and I want to find the perfect person for my apartment, so please describe yourself so I can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment.


What I need to know about you:

1. Your name;

2. Phone number;

3. How old are you?

4. Are you married?

5. How many people will be living in the apartment?

6. Do you have a pet? There are no problems if you have pets, as long as you clean up after them.

7. Do you have a car?

8. Occupation;

9. I will like to know the date you will like to move into the apartment;

10. How long do you want to stay in my house?

11. Reason for moving out of current home.


Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.


Thanks for understanding!

Mike



You have a nice profile!



I would like to tell you a little bit about myself.



I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things. I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Stephanie (she is 6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my time at the office.



I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment. I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 3 years, loved every day of it, until last month when I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.



I had all my family moved here for 5 years. I want to start a new life, in 5 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England.



This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So I got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore... How do I know if you have enough money?!


Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more... maybe you won't show up. I'm sick of tire-kickers, people who are just looking around and not serious about renting, so please don't waste my time! No offence!



I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!


There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment or not before I receive my payment.



If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.



Respectfully,

Mike

Here is one more scam on rental, I received this email upon my email communication which was posted on craigslist.ca

Here are emails he is using

[email protected]
[email protected]

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Hello!


My name is Morgan A.Ron and I'm the owner of this apartment unoccupied and you can move in it right now. I sent you a few pictures of it and please check the attached file!


Now, I would like to tell you a little bit about my apartment:


The apartment is minutes away from centre, located in the trendy, close to school, restaurants, transit and shopping. It is very close, in walking distance to local transport with very quiet neighbors and lovely safe area.


- there's no problem, there's no other people in the apartment;

- there's no problem if you have pets, as long as you clean up after them.

- it has just been renovated;

- fully furnished;

- totally finished;

- 2 parking spots.


If you have furniture or if you do not want to use my furniture, I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own. It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture.


It is clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities:


- Washing machine;
- Dishwasher;
- Dryer;
- Refrigerator;
- Stove;
- Oven;
- Juice Machine;
- Iron;
- Toaster;
- Coffee Maker;
- Microwave;
- Vacuum cleaner.


Don't miss out on this opportunity!


- the rent for 1 month is $720.00 (for the entire apartment - there's no deposit).

- the all utilities are included in this price. No extra fees!

- the price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contract will be signed for.

- the lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 2 months, max 6 years.


I just need your answer and I will send you more details ASAP.


Respectfully,Morgan

Second email from this guy...



Hi,

This beautiful apartment is located in a lovely area ( Upper Duke Crescent York - Markham, Ontario ), excellent location! The apartment is full furnished, everything is new inside, so please understand me! Due to the high fraud and fake apartments posted I am very cautious and will not give you this information over email.


You know that the apartment is not inhabited.


Please do not get me wrong!


First of all, if you allow me, I would like to know some details about yourself. You must understand, I'm not looking to make a business or a profit with the apartment, I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own. I need a serious and trustworthy person who not only will pay me the rent on time but also will take care and preserve my property. The apartment has been renovated, I will solicit for absolute maintenance of this apartment!


Please describe yourself so I can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment.


Example :


Your full name? Phone number? How old are you? Are you married? Occupation? How many people will be living in the apartment? Do you have a pet? The date you will like to move into my apartment? How long do you want to stay in my house? Reason for moving out of current home?


Send me an e-mail with the information I requested. I have an waiting list and I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive.


Thank you for your kindness and understanding!


Respectfully,

Ron

Here is Third email




Dear Sir,


If you allow me, I would like to tell you a little bit about me and my family. I want to give you some insight into who I am... I am currently 47 years old and married. My wife's name is Rahel and have one daughter that is 4 years old. I work hard for my family. I am very career focused and will be spending a lot of my time at the office. I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things.


I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment. I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 4 years, loved every day of it, until last month when I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.
I had all my family moved here for 6 years. I want to start a new life, in 6/7 years I will decide if I will keep it, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England, you never know!


This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So I got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore... How do I know if you have enough money?!
So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more... maybe you won't show up. I'm sick of tire-kickers, people who are just looking around and not serious about renting, so please don't waste my time! No offence!


You can have the keys in hand in less than 48 hours. I have found a way to complete the deal safe and fast for the two of us. This is a 100% safe method! You will have the chance to inspect it before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the house or not before I receive the payment.


I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.


Respectfully,

Ron