Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:34 pm
Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:26:59 +0100
Subject: Re: George replied to your ad: 2 Bed House Wanted in Oldham
To: Michelle Banks

Hello,
Thanks for your email and interest in my house and it is furnished and also can be rented Unfurnished but it has a big storage to put away things okay?and its available to move in and i also accept dss,so fill out my form below and we can go from there, since i am not residing there for now,The house is fully Furnished and has a big storage.The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils,refrigerator-freezer,four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, my computer connected with Internet access.I have the keys and document with me here in West Africa Nigeria to be precise,I and my wife had the intention of selling our property before leaving but after a while we decided to place it for rent and and had few tenants before now so the house is very available and ready for you to move in if you are really interested in my house.I am here on a missionary work with my family and will be here for 3yrs but on Due cases i will be visiting to check on you and my house cause absolute maintenance of my house is what i am after cause its newly renovated,Very spacious and Clean,So after Normal process is taking i shall be sending you the keys and document for you to move in, Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue, hope you are okay with the price of 250Pounds for deposit ,500Pounds Per Month including all bills like heat laundry facilities,and so on but your absolute maintenance of my house is most important to me, if you are really interested renting this house fill the application below and get back to me with the answers,Moreover as a man of God i intend to do my things with soft kindred heart.
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage 900
Parking dedicated
Pet Policy Pets Allowed
Location...........Kingston Avenue,Ol9 8Lf Manchester,United Kingdom

********RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
********PRIVATE & \CONFIDENTIAL*********
Also,Please answer these questions below:
1)Your Full Name_____________________________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone__________________
3)How old are you___________________________
4)Are you married_ __________________________________
5)How many people will be living in the House__________________
6)Do you have a pet____ ___________________________________
7)Do you have a car_______ __________________________________
8)Occupation____________ _________________
9)What is your religion__ _____________________________________
10)How long are you willing to stay___________________________-
11)When do you intend to move in ___
12)1 month Or 2 month deposit needed___________________________
13)Picture of you or Occupants......--------------------

I personally will come visiting you sometime during the year as our new tenant,Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file as my new tenant and we can go on with the process.Awaiting your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you and you can ring me on the numbers Below

Thanks And God Bless.

Rev George Osborne
+447045712681
+2347055339056


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 rtowbeyendy Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:58 pm
Hello,

I have been let down too many times by people i trusted so much knowing that i am away so i am also been careful if you understand me,So let me know if you want me to email you details to make the deposit and i will prove to you that i am honest and sincere man with God fearing so you have nothing to worry about,I couldn't hear you very well on the phone.

On Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 6:45 PM, <removed> wrote:
Okay, i'm really sorry for being sceptical, there are just too many scammers around these days! What are your bank account details so i can make the payment? Also is there any chance of seeing your ID? don't worry if not just as a sense of security! Is there any chance of seeing the house before making the payment? if not i'm happy to make the payment tonight.

Many thanks

Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:29:47 +0100

Subject: Re: George replied to your ad: 2 BEDROOM IN SITTINGBOURNE WANTED ASAP
From: [email protected]
To:

Hello,

Thanks for your reply and i want you to know that this is legit,i want you to know i have to be carefully this days,You sound skeptic from your last email, and thats very wrong, if you are thinking that I just wanted to take your money for nothing. When I know how people work and earn their money, I will never think of taking some advantages over you and your money, please take that out off your mind, that is really awful thing on the earth that I will never think about doing. Please understand me better, I was not trying to lure you into this, everything about me and my home is 100% real ok, i can never tarnish my name and image all because of money and i wouldn't do such a thing when i have blood running through my vain,So as I shall be giving you My home With your Age I know you would be able to take good care of it well for me,( that is the reason why i said you should make a first month Deposit to secure the house and the deposit is refundable after your tenancy...After the deposit is confirmed by me i can send the keys and documents to you and it will be in your porcession for you to move in anytime you wish and your tenancy starts counting immediately you move in so you have nothing to worry about,the rent per month include all bills plus utilities and i will get the keys and documents Ship down to you,I dont dissapoint people cause i know how hurting it could be and as someone who has the fear of God in me i live up to the word of God okay???

On Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 6:27 PM,
Hiya again,

It all sounds good, is there anyway you could photocopy the deeds to the house and your id's so I am 100% sure as I am unable to make any payments without 100% confirmation that this is legit. Do you have your bank account number and sort code so i can send the deposit once you've sent the copys of the necessary documents

Thankyou very much!

Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:21:15 +0100

Subject: Re: George replied to your ad: 2 BEDROOM IN SITTINGBOURNE WANTED ASAP
From: [email protected]
To:

Hello,
I understand everything you have said but to be honest disclosing the full Address to you without the deposit yet is a little bit hard for me cause i have been let down before by someone wanting to rent from me and he asked for the full Address and when i gave it to him he went break the door and started living in the house knowing that i was away and it took me a lot to travel down to get him evicted after so many damages he did and that's the reason i knewly renovated the house and i am very sure you will love it,I hope you see where i am coming from???I want you to know that the house is lovely,Spacious clean and the surroundings is also very clean cause i love to keep things tidy and that is why i am pleading with you to take good care of the house cause everything is in Order okay??That is the reason i am asking for just the deposit for you to move in and after you have moved in at the end of the first month in the house then you can make your first month rent,as soon as the deposit is made i will send the package to you which will contain the keys and documents and also a key access card for security reason okay???????Please get back to me asap and let me know what you feel

On Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM,[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,


********RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
********PRIVATE & \CONFIDENTIAL*********
Also,Please answer these questions below:

Personal information removed - Michelle

We definitely are really interested in this property, however, it seems to good to be true! Is there anyway of meeting you, viewing the property or do you have any official documentation about ownership of the property?
We thank you for such a kind and generous offer on such a beautiful property and I dearly hope that you and your wife are doing some amazing work out in Nigeria!
If this is all Legit and you decide that we are the best tenants to move in to your property then we definitely would jump at the chance, it's the big break we've been waiting for.

Thank you, Kind Regards



Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 16:59:41 +0100
Subject: Re: George replied to your ad: 2 BEDROOM IN SITTINGBOURNE WANTED ASAP
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]


Hello,
Thanks for your email and interest in my house and it is furnished and also can be rented Unfurnished but it has a big storage to put away things okay?and its available to move in and i also accept dss,so fill out my form below and we can go from there, since i am not residing there for now,The house is fully Furnished and has a big storage.The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils,refrigerator-freezer,four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, my computer connected with Internet access.I have the keys and document with me here in West Africa Nigeria to be precise,I and my wife had the intention of selling our property before leaving but after a while we decided to place it for rent and and had few tenants before now so the house is very available and ready for you to move in if you are really interested in my house.I am here on a missionary work with my family and will be here for 3yrs but on Due cases i will be visiting to check on you and my house cause absolute maintenance of my house is what i am after cause its newly renovated,Very spacious and Clean,So after Normal process is taking i shall be sending you the keys and document for you to move in, Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue, hope you are okay with the price of 250Pounds for deposit ,500Pounds Per Month including all bills like heat laundry facilities,and so on but your absolute maintenance of my house is most important to me, if you are really interested renting this house fill the application below and get back to me with the answers,Moreover as a man of God i intend to do my things with soft kindred heart.
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage 900
Parking dedicated
Pet Policy Pets Allowed
Location...........Minterne Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Me10 1Sd,United Kingdom

********RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
********PRIVATE & \CONFIDENTIAL*********
Also,Please answer these questions below:
1)Your Full Name_____________________________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone__________________
3)How old are you___________________________
4)Are you married_ __________________________________
5)How many people will be living in the House__________________
6)Do you have a pet____ ___________________________________
7)Do you have a car_______ __________________________________
8)Occupation____________ _________________
9)What is your religion__ _____________________________________
10)How long are you willing to stay___________________________-
11)When do you intend to move in ___
12)1 month Or 2 month deposit needed___________________________
13)Picture of you or Occupants......--------------------

I personally will come visiting you sometime during the year as our new tenant,Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file as my new tenant and we can go on with the process.Awaiting your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you and you can ring me on the numbers Below

Thanks And God Bless.

Rev George Osborne
+447045712681
+2347055339056




SAME PERSON, TRIED GETTING AS MUCH OUT OF HIM AS POSSIBLE BUT HE WAS VERY SHADY

<Email address removed - Michelle>
by tiana Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:13 am
I have Had the same thing happen to me, I googled the phone number and it came up with this site, looks like they have tried it with quite a few people under different names and email addresses. BEWARE!

You have received a reply to your ad: WANTED URGENT 2/3 BED HOUSE in plymouth

Brand new refurbished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom House with stunning views.The property consists of a modern kitchen and open plan living room,One of the bedrooms has an en suite bathroom and both bedrooms are very spacious. Additionally, there is also a private Garden. The property has recently been refurbished throughout and is bright, light and fresh. Underground parking included,Two Bedroom Spacious open plan living room with dining area leading to a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances (ceramic electric hob/oven, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, kettle, toaster and microwave) There are two double bedrooms, master with en-suite shower room. Family bathroom with rinsing shower over bath,Also Accept DSS AND PETS
-Splendid Two Double Bedroom House
-Double Glazing
- Garden
-Large Storage
-Modern Throughout
-Large Open Plan Kitchen Reception
-Superb Location
-Recently Refurbished Throughout
-Includes Underground Parking
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU INCLUD E YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN GETTING BACK TO ME SO I CAN FORWARD YOU PICTURES.

From: George

hi, thankyou for replying to my add, my email address is XXXXXXXXX@yahoo.co.uk
for pic's please, where about in plymouth is the house, and how much a month is the rent, Alison

Hello,
Thanks for your email and interest in my house and it is furnished and also can be rented Unfurnished but it has a big storage to put away things okay?and its available to move in and i also accept dss,so fill out my form below and we can go from there, since i am not residing there for now,The house is fully Furnished and has a big storage.The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils,refrigerator-freezer,four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, my computer connected with Internet access.I have the keys and document with me here in West Africa Nigeria to be precise,I and my wife had the intention of selling our property before leaving but after a while we decided to place it for rent and and had few tenants before now so the house is very available and ready for you to move in if you are really interested in my house.I am here on a missionary work with my family and will be here for 3yrs but on Due cases i will be visiting to check on you and my house cause absolute maintenance of my house is what i am after cause its newly renovated,Very spacious and Clean,So after Normal process is taking i shall be sending you the keys and document for you to move in, Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue, hope you are okay with the price of 250Pounds for deposit ,500Pounds Per Month including all bills like heat laundry facilities,and so on but your absolute maintenance of my house is most important to me, if you are really interested renting this house fill the application below and get back to me with the answers,Moreover as a man of God i intend to do my things with soft kindred heart.
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage 900
Parking dedicated
Pet Policy Pets Allowed
Location...........Whitleigh Avenue Crownhill, Plymouth Pl5 3Bq,United Kingdom

********RENT APPLICATION FORM*******
********PRIVATE & \CONFIDENTIAL*********
Also,Please answer these questions below:
1)Your Full Name_____________________________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone__________________
3)How old are you___________________________
4)Are you married_ __________________________________
5)How many people will be living in the House__________________
6)Do you have a pet____ ___________________________________
7)Do you have a car_______ __________________________________
8)Occupation____________ _________________
9)What is your religion__ _____________________________________
10)How long are you willing to stay___________________________-
11)When do you intend to move in ___
12)1 month Or 2 month deposit needed___________________________
13)Picture of you or Occupants......--------------------

I personally will come visiting you sometime during the year as our new tenant,Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file as my new tenant and we can go on with the process.Awaiting your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you and you can ring me on the numbers Below

Thanks And God Bless.

Rev George Osborne
+447045712681
+2347055339056

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