Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:55 am
James P Fowler Jr <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,

How are you and your Family?Thanks for the email and interested in renting my house..Actually I resided in the house with my family before and presently we have moved out due to my transfer to London UK . Presently my house is still available for rent for $550 USD (rent already includes utilities)you can go by today and take a look if you like what you see get back to me asap I will also want to tell you that the neighborhood is secured and the people staying there are good people, i bet you like the neighborhood. Below is the Details:

This is the details of the house..
Location: Saint Louis MO 63125
Stress Address:227 West Loretta Avenue,
Property Type :Single-Family Home
Bed & Bath:2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Liveable Space:~~~ 1,040 Square Feet
Price / Rate:$550 Per Month
Security Deposit:$550
Pets Allowed: Dogs&Cats
Features
Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Newer Property, Refrigerator, Rent to Own, Washer & Dryer, Yard.

The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish...A Deposit of $550(which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in...Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.The house will be available for rent for a period of 3 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying there...
Regards
James P Fowler Jr
+447011137045


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.

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.

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