Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:11 pm
From: Ca Rent <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Bungalow
To: Michelle Banks

I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business..However, My name is Maria A Cortez,I own the house located at (1159 Isabel Street, Los Angeles CA 90065).Due to my job as a missionary 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 and i will be here for (4-5 years).. How ever,the initial plan was to sale out the apt.which I tried, but some times the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website,that is the old advert. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take of it as if it were yours The rent is $750 and $700 for Security Deposit For this 2BRs/2BAths/Sqft:812. Air Conditioner Dishwasher Walk-in Closet Refrigerator Vaulted Ceilings Washer/Dryer Cable etc...Below is my phone numbers
+234-704-569-5476

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________
Home Phone ( )________________________
Cell Phone ( ) ___________________
Date of Birth_________________________
Current Address_______________________
City____________State______ Zip______
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $________
Are you married_______________________
How many people will be living in the house___________
Do you smoke____________
Do you have a pet___________________________
Do you have a car___________________________
Occupation____________________ ________
Move In Date__________________________ __
How soon can you make the payment_____________
How soon do you want to receive the keys and the document______
Application Comment
============================== =======Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.I know you would want to see the house before making any kind of rental payment , which is understandable.We can make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you,this will give you the opportunity to view house.
Regards
Maria A Cortez
+234-704-569-5476


The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".

Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you

He will ask you to send him the transfer details.

Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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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by kelseajerew Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:36 pm
I received the same e-mail but about a house in Collinsville IL and with the name Joel D Pierce
by vmafnas555 Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:11 am
Re: house for rentMonday, June 25, 2012 12:29 AM
From: "Ca Rent" <[email protected]>
To: <Removed - Michelle>

I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business..However, My name is Herminia N Caldera,I own the house located at (1103 Red Maple Drive, Chula Vista CA 91910).Due to my job as a missionary 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 and i will be here for (4-5 years).. How ever,the initial plan was to sale out the apt.which I tried, but some times the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website,that is the old advert. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take of it as if it were yours The rent is $1000 and $800 for Security Deposit For this 3BRs/3BAths/ Sqft:1,889. Air Conditioner Dishwasher Walk-in Closet Refrigerator Vaulted Ceilings Washer/Dryer Cable etc...Below is my phone numbers
+234-704-569-5476


PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________
Home Phone ( )________________________
Cell Phone ( ) ___________________
Date of Birth_________________________
Current Address_______________________
City____________State______ Zip______
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $________
Are you married_______________________
How many people will be living in the house___________
Do you smoke____________
Do you have a pet___________________________
Do you have a car___________________________
Occupation____________________ ________
Move In Date__________________________ __
How soon can you make the payment_____________
How soon do you want to receive the keys and the document______
Application Comment
============================== =======Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.We can make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you,this will give you the opportunity to view house.
Regards
Herminia N Caldera
+234-704-569-5476
by luzden0oche Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:31 pm
the same just happened to me..
by Kacipierce Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:51 pm
We own a 2BR/2B house in collinsville up for sale but not for rent and my husband's name is Joel pierce. I can assure you our house is not for rent. I'm so sorry you got a scam email with our info.
by Bubbles Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:25 am
Welcome to ScamWarners Kacipierce, I am sorry your name was picked up by a the scammer. Many people are in your situation and you are victims too. Thank you for clarifying.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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