Rental Scammer - [email protected]

On May 13, 2012, at 6:53 AM, Todd Montgomery <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

This apartment is a one bedroom/one bathroom apartment. The apartment is fully furnished and can also be rented as unfurnished and if you care about security this is the place to stay. The apartment is a pet friendly apartment. This apartment is available so book it now.
Lease term available are month to month, 3 months, 6 months , one year and two years lease term....... lt can be renewed when it expires.

733 Front St
San Francisco, CA 94111



1. ONE MONTH PLAN: Pay one month rental ($1,400) and security deposit ($1000) and get... 0% discount. Total is $2,400.

2. THREE MONTHS PLAN: Pay the three month rental fee up front and get a discount rate of 10% plus a security deposit of $1000.

3. SIX MONTHS PLAN: Pay for six month rental fee up front and a discount of 15%
plus the refundable security deposit of $1000.

These are the plans available to my tenants and I offer them the freedom of choice, and all the plans are renewable.


- The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and microwave.
The apartment is 900 sqft.

Amenities included in the rent: Electricity, water, covered garage, gas, heat, AC, sewer, Cable/Satellite TV.
Other amenities available: furniture, Package Receiving, Fitness Center, Elevator, High Speed Internet Available, Near Public Transit 24-Hour Availability, Courtyard, Blinds, disposal, floor tile, Recreation Area Security Guard, Washer/dryer in unit.

I will strongly advice you to book this apartment now because of the high demand and as well to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place in anticipation of your move in to avoid any hitches and delays when you come to the apartment.
To book the apartment, you will fill the booking form and make payment for the first
month rent and security deposit...

Hope to hear back from you.



Todd Montgomery.

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.

Got this email today from a LEONARD CULLEN and it's a another rental scam via Craigslist. Here is the email:

Hello "",

Thanks for contacting me; i am the property manager of the apartment you inquired about; The apartment is a Top Floor 1 Bed+Large Den Area/1BA Condo. Living Room has eastern light and a wonderful outlook of a mature palm tree. Former model home comes loaded w/rich walnut floors, designer accent paint, closet organizers, stainless steel appliances, W/D and upgraded carpeting. Kitchen has rare gas range feature, Studio Becker cabinets, honed granite, dishwasher, microwave. Extra large Master Suite can fit King bed, closets, and office area. Den area w/closet can work as 2nd bed or office. The Potrero has gym, yoga/pilates studio, parking, and courtyard mews. Central location w/18th St restaurants, 101/280, Mission, Zynga, Airbnb, and Adobe all nearby, fully furnished(but can also be rented unfurnished), if you care about security this is the place to stay.

Lease term is flexible, month to month, 6 months or 1 year lease term....... which can be renewed when it expires. The monthly rent is $2,550 plus a refundable security deposit of $2000.

Utilities (Electricity, water, covered garage parking (1 car), gas, heat and sewer) are included in the monthly rent; the apartment is available now for April 4th 2013 and you can have it reserve now if you wish

**The apartment is 791 sq. ft.
451 Kansas St Unit 609, San Francisco, CA 94107

*Near Public Transit, Courtyard, Recreation Area Security Guard, Tennis Court, Security Patrol.

Available Discount for different lease Terms:

1. THREE MONTHS PLAN: Pay for three month rental fee plus refundable security deposit and get a discount of 10% on rent.

2. SIX MONTHS PLAN: Pay for six month rental fee plus refundable security deposit and get a discount of 10% on rent.

3. ONE YEAR PLAN: Pay for one year rental fee plus refundable security deposit and get a discount of 15% on rent.

Other amenities available: BBQ, Pool, Recreation Area, furniture, Package Receiving, Sauna, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Available, Cable/Satellite TV., disposal, hardwood floor, Washer/dryer in unit.

If this apartment satisfies what you are looking for, do let me know so that I can forward to you the tenancy form, lease contract for review and reservation details for booking.

Lastly, please note that 1 other possible renter have shown interest in this apartment also, and I will be obliged to rent out to anyone that makes reservation now.

Leonard Cullen
415-871-0447