Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Mon May 14, 2012 1:11 pm
From: Michael James <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 11:11
Subject: Re: $750 / 1br - 1 Bedroom Apartment (fremont / union city / newark)

Hi, Thanks for your interest in my property. I am looking for a responsible & clean tenant that will be able to take good care of my apartment because I work as Oil Expatriates and I do travel a lot, Presently I am in Philippines for a research and I don't know when I will return back to the apartment that's why am looking for a good tenant who will live in the apartment and take care of it. The apartment is available for long term and short term lease is also accepted.
The apartment Features ï High Speed Internet ï In-Suite Laundry ï Large in-suite storage ï Cable Its a spacious and lovely apartment, Utilities are included and Pets are allowed. Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric. I want you to note that I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, and I would want you to treat it as your own, I would like you to keep it tidy all the time I also want you to let me have trust in you as I always stand on my word,the rental fee per month including utilities for the whole of the apartment. If you really want to rent the property, you will need to provide the below information;
Full name:
Profession : Present Address of the applicants: Zip code : Reasons for Leaving :
How long do you intend staying :
Do you drink:
Ph#: Cell & Home : Email: Single Or Married : Children: Pet : If any () Date of Tenancy:
I ............CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.
I want you to make sure the present address is not mistaken because that's where the keys and documents will be ship to. The contents of the shipment you will be expecting are: 1. Bunch of keys to the property. 2. Documents containing the lease agreement and property description , including the property address. 3. Rent receipts and damage deposit receipts. I want you to email me once you fill the rent application form, the shipment of the package containing the keys and other documents will be ship by secure courier service once the deposit payment is paid. Thanks


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer 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.

........ You can make the payment by Western Union Money Transfer Service. They are fast and Quick ways of receiving money here. They are 100% secure and safe. I want you to go and visit any of their office nearby and make the payment to the information below :

Here is the Information for the payment.

Name : Michael James
Street: 1920 Roxas Boulevard
City: Malate
State: Manila
Zipcode: 1004
Country : Philippines ..........

Email: [email protected]

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by Frusterated Renter Mon May 14, 2012 6:14 pm
I am so glad I found this I have found a house on Craig list and this is all the information I got back. I am so glad I checked the information out before sending $1400.

I will flag this on craigs list


On May 14, 2012, at 2:10 AM, John P Thomas wrote:

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. Myself and wife 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.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.... However, the initial plan was to sale out the house. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the price and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website.Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?

You are welcome, It is good to hear from you . I may not be returning to the house because we plan buying another house upon arrival, Below are some questions I need you to answer so that we can discuss further.

RENT QUESTIONNAIRE

1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Marital Status?___________________________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house_________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?_____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property________________
10)Picture of the occupant If Available____________________________
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?________________
13) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month +
SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option
do you prefer ??? ________________

Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services. May GOD bless you and your family.
Regards.

Thanks for the mail, I want you to know that all the utilities are included in the month rent and we would like to send the following document to you, to the address you sent to us, so that you can possibly occupy our house, Please once again, we are giving you this base on trust and do not disappoint us and I promise you that you will sure like the environment. So i am with the below document here with me. you will need to make the first month rent of $800 and the Security Deposit of $600 which makes the total of $1400, it will be used for the shipping of the keys and the Documents to the address you have provided to us earlier.The payment was suppose to be deposited in my account there in the states but i dont have access to it, because the banking system in the states is different from the one they have here, so i was advise by a reverend here that the only means of payment from the states is via Western Union, so i will advise the payment to be made via Western Union money transfer.If you know you are not capable of sending the first month rent and security deposit you can as well come up with only the deposit but it will be more advisable for you to come up with the first month and the deposit to avoid the cost of western union.So i can just issue you a receipt and send along with packages.

Here are the contents of the package below that will be shipped to you.

1) Keys of the house
2)Paper/Permanent house form
3)The house documentary file
4)Lease agreement form

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 cellphone# +2348132965843 or +2347045676141. I await your reply ASAP.

Thanks
Stay Blessed.


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

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
Number of bedrooms:3
Number of bathrooms:2
Rental price: $800 per month and security Deposit is $600(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
ADDRESS; 169 Quail Creek Drive, Hurricane UT 84737

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

john thomas

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