Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Richard R Kelly <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 11:11
Subject: RE: Question about the home at 111 24th Avenue E Seattle, WA
Hello Thanks for your interest regarding our house our home is still available for rent, we are looking for a responsible neat person or a family whom we could trust and rely on with our property, a family that will handle our property as if it were theirs. We initially had our home for sale before leaving for my new appointment with Chevron oil which will last a total five years,for this reason we decided not to sell but put it up for lease since we will be spending that much time.We lost our previous agent to cancer last November and leaving our home empty is not a good option for us. Our priority isn’t the rent but that our property is well kept as myself and my family will be away for good 5 years or more that's why we require a responsible and God fearing family whom we can trust and rely on with our property.We would also like to know more about you and your family, your renting experience, how long you wish occupying and when you plan moving into our home before we proceed as we require a good and responsible family whom are very neat freaks, a photo of you or your family will be greatly appreciated, below is the address of the house for you to go view it. Address: 111 24th Avenue E, Seattle WA 98112 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 Size: 1,510 sqft Monthly Rent: $1,400 Security Deposit: $900 (Refundable) Hope you are pleased with the sum of $1,400month,security deposit $900 when we receive your reply we will send you our rental agreement to decide if you would love to proceed,YOUR PETS ARE FULLY WELCOME! We look forward to read from you soon. Have a wonderful day, Mr. & Mrs. Richard text us on 3477462657 for faster response.

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.

Watch out for Doris at 347-746-2657.

We of course said we would have to see the property first. This got no reply. So no $$$ lost. I did tell her or the scammers about my family and our home, then I googled the phone number and found out it is a scam. They will no doubt target our SW home, as part of the scam is to get info on your present property to scam the next person.

We contacted police. Here is the e-mail.

Hello

Thanks for your interest regarding our house which is still available for rent,we are looking for a responsible and very neat person or a family whom we could trust and rely on with our property,a family that will handle our property as if it were theirs.We initially had our home for sale but change plans to lease as we left for my husbands new appointment with Chevron oil international which will last a total five years,We lost our previous agent to cancer months back and leaving our home empty is not a good option for us.Our priority isn’t the rent but that our property is well kept as our family will be away for five years or more,thats why we require a responsible and God fearing family whom we can trust and rely on with our property,Though we are not in the country we want you to know we have at heart to provide our tenant the best comfortable means secured mode of dealing but before we proceed;we would like to know more about you,your family,your renting experience,how long you wish occupying the property and when you plan moving in.a photo of you or your family will be greatly appreciated,below is the address of the house for you to go view the environment and exterior,

Address:1174 Kukila Street, Honolulu HI 96818
BEDROOMS:3
BATHROOMS:2
Size:1,556 sqft
Monthly Rent:$800
Security Deposit: $900 (Refundable)


The rental price is below the usual not because we want it that way but because my husband and i decided it is the best medium for us to make our tenant understand how important keeping the property in good condition means to us,if you wish to proceed upon receipt of your mail our rental agreement will be attached and more details about us shall be given,YOUR PETS ARE FULLY WELCOME!


Have a wonderful day,
Mr&Mrs.Kane.

Text us on 3477462657 for faster response.