Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:59 pm
On Jan 24, 2012, at 7:08 PM, "Bvvhj Aaasxx" <[email protected]> wrote:

I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business..However, My name is Garay John ,I own the house located at (3807 Branch Hollow Circle, Carrollton TX 75007).Due to my job as a missionary 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 and i will be here for (3-4 years).. However,the initial plan was to sale out the apt.which I tried, but some times the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website,that is the old advert. because of this reason and more we need rental rental agreement 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 of it as if it were yours The rent is $750 and $550 for Security Deposit For this 3BR/2BAth/. Air Conditioner Dishwasher Walk-in Closet Refrigerator Vaulted Ceilings Washer/Dryer Cable etc...
Below is my phone numbers..(+234-802-133-5879)

RENTAL 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?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE SECURITY PAYMENT?
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Application Comment
============================== =======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.I know you would want to see the house before making any kind of rental payment , which is understandable.We can make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you,this will give you the opportunity to view house.

Regards

Garay John


From: Bvvhj Aaasxx <[email protected]>
Date: January 25, 2012 3:23:08 AM CST
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: RENTAL APPLICATION ACCEPTED!!! GET BACK TO ME ASAP...
Reply-To: Bvvhj Aaasxx <[email protected]>

Hello Michelle,

Thanks very much for your reply and also i can see your willingness in my house, I am really happy you got back to me and I would say you are the one "GOD SENT" because my wife and I are happy that we have finally found a responsible tenant who understands what it takes to rent ones home with great reference that you have provided. We have decided to let you live in our house. As we have found your application very wonderful, satisfactory and acceptable by my family. so we would want you to go through the acceptance form and get back to us on what you feel.We would like to send the following document to you via FedEx to the address you sent to us in your Rental Application Form. Please once again, we are giving you this on trust and do not disappoint us and i promise you that, you will love the house. So we are with the below document here with us.you will need to make Payment for security deposit so that we can shipped out the Keys and documents to the address you have provided to us.give me a call asap so that we can makearrangement on how you are going to receive the keys and documents of my house.We would like to send the following documents to you via FedEx next day delivery to the address you sent to us Please reconfirm the address.The rent starts counting when you move in, so you could go ahead with the payment straight away to make things Faster. The total payment will be made to me here in west Africa via Western Union Money Transfer because that is easiest mean of receiving money here in Africa .


RE-CONFIRMATION OF THE DELIVERY ADDRESS :
RECEIVERS NAME?:_________________
DELIVERY ADDRESS?:_________________
RECEIVERS NUMBER:?_________________

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)Lease contract.

So please do get back to me today so that I will let you know the next step to take concerning the payment.You can call me on my cell phone# +234-802-133-5879

NOTE: THE SECURITY DEPOSIT IS REFUNDABLE IN-CASE YOU DON’T LIKE THE HOUSE.

Please note that the deposit made is fully refundable should in case 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 and beautiful home and is ready for move in.The deposit will be refunded in less than 24 hours after you request for it.You are advices to act fast on this so you don't loose the house to other interested applicants.Give me a call as soon as possible.here is my cell phone:+234-802-133-5879

Thanks and Remain Blessed.
I will await your response soon


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.
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