Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:09 pm
From: Dan Chapman <[email protected]>;
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: 2bd house
Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2011 11:11

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.

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. My wife and i 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. THIS HOUSE IS A CHRISMAS BLESSING

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, Firepit, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
Number of bedrooms:2
Number of bathrooms:1


Rental price: $700 per month and security Deposit is $500(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
Below is the address to the house: 4292 Humboldt Bay Way, Oceanside CA


Get back to me so i can forward you the rent questionnaire i would want you to fill out.
Regards
Webster Adam.


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.

I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW

FIRST NAME:________________
MIDDLE NAME:________________
LAST NAME:_________________
PROFESSION:________________
(CELL)PHONE ()_________
(CELL)PHONE ()_____________________
(WORK)PHONE ()__________
KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY _______
PRESENT ADDRESS:____________________
CITY:______________
STATE:_____________
ZIP CODE:_______________ HOW LONG?____________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
IF THIS Home IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?______________
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________
MONTHLY INCOME:
IF YOU HAVE A PET:
NAME OF PET:_____________
KIND OF PETS: _____________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE?___________
DO YOU DRINK?______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____

Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that,we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this.

Email: [email protected]

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