Room for Rent and other rental scams
by whatsthis Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:41 am
real estate scam

Ann Cherel <[email protected]>

Jung Yun <[email protected]>


Looked for an apartment in Seoul on craigslist...
These two ads came up...

http://seoul.craigslist.co.kr/apa/2826836774.html

http://seoul.craigslist.co.kr/apa/2821191684.html

They both gave and asked for the following information (including the same apartment pictures with different addresses--both addresses were actual addresses in Seoul--and the same phone number to reach the 'husband'):

Hello

Thank you for your interest in renting our apartment and I hope you make us your home, the apartment is still available for rent and the utilities for the apartment include water and electricity are added to the rent. The Lease is for short and long term period, here is the location of my apartment ..... City Park 101-3701,Hangang-ro-3-ga,Yongsan-gu,Seoul

We offering the latest in contemporary features, including a spacious bedroom with an oversize walk in closet and large bathroom. The Apartment is 1 rooms apartment,the rooms as a Bathroom and Toilet , with a Kitchen. The kitchen Appliances-including, fridge / freezer and a dishwasher, four burner gas hob with an oven are present.

The apartment has electric stove, refrigerator and garbage disposal, kitchen and the site of the laundry, screen door that slipped of order in the lateral entrance.Newly renovated and we have each convenience that you could always wish. We have a friendly community of neighbors.. Portions of activities such as passages, bingo, clutch of the coffee, divided groups that roll and for every holiday. The restaurants, supermarket, the post office and the warehouses are within distance that walks

AMENITIES AVAILABLE OUTSIDE
Barbecue, Disabled Facilities, Allocated Parking space
Balcony Terrace


INSIDE
Kitchen,13'0" x 11'0" ( 3.96m x 3.35m )
Reception room 17'0" x 16'0" ( 5.18m x 4.88m )
Bedrooms 1 12'10" x 10'5" ( 3.91m x 3.18m )
Bathrooms 6'10" x 5'10" ( 2.08m x 1.78m )
washing machine
American Kitchen Fridge & Freezer Oven
Microwave Dish Washer Crockery&Utensils
Bath Shower Hair Dryer and Towels
Internet Dial Up,Internet Broadband Cable/Satellite
TV,Stereo/Radio System DVD Player
DVD/Music Collection
Library Telephone Fax
Central Heating Air Conditioning
Separate WC 5'0" x 2'10" ( 1..52m x 0.86m )


Am renting out the apartment due to my Job transfer to United Kingdom .I was transfer down to London and work with Ever Green Shipping Company on 3years contract that is the reason why we are renting out the apartment, Once you agreed to abide by with the following rules below, kindly get back to me with your application form.

TERMS AND CONDITION:

~The lease is for long and short term , 6 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished, but this is furnished apartment.
~ You will have to take good care of my unit
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed


............... APPLICATION FORM.............


Your Full Name
Your Full Address & Phone Number
How old are you?
Are you married?
How many people will be living in the house?
Do you have a pet? pets are allowed
Occupation?
how long are you willing to stay
Nationality...
Date of move in and out...
Sex..................Male or Female.

And i need a responsible single or couples to take good care of the property and enjoy there stay.Get back to me as soon as possible with your application form so that we proceed .

Kindly call my husband for more details ....+447011137349

Best Regards
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by whatsthis Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:59 pm
When I replied asking if the renter 'Ann' had two e-mail addresses she was using, this was the reply I received.

Dear Tenant,

Did you still contact one of my workers for apartment or you are willing to proceed in signing our contract.
I will like to know before we proceed further.

Best Regards

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