Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:04 am
From: Matthew P Brady <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: $500 / 3br - 1092ft² - 3br - arcadia house in beautiful area (Phoenix AZ )
To: Con Warner


Hello,

It gives me great joy to know that you have an interest in my lovely house for rent,its still very much available for rent and ready for immediate occupancy. I wanted to sale off the house before i later decided to rent it out, you may find a realtor sign in front of the house that is the person i gave the house to beofre to help me look for buyers but am not in contact with them anymore since i have decided to rent it out now.I am sure you will be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because i am not too keen about the amount in renting the house out but to whom i am renting the house out to. My intention is to rent my house to someone that is responsible and be ready to take great care of the house as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the house.

I would like you to know that i am giving this house out for rent because i have been posted to West Africa as an Pediatrician (kid's doctor) and would spend couple of years here before i will be through with my assignment here. So my family and i have decided that we will be moving to our other house in Seattle, Washington when we get back to the states,i will like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with these details to enable us choose the right tenant.

LOCATION: 4129 East Sells Drive, Phoenix AZ 85018



Rent Fees:
..
Rent Per Month: $500 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $500 (Refundable)
HOUSE FEATURES:

Large 3 Bedroom With Living Room,
2 Bath
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Separate Kitchen,
Brand New Cabinets,
Electric Cooker,
dish washer & Refrigerator
Washer and Dryer in the apartment also.

COMPLETE THE TENANT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: _____________?
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?

After i have received these details above, i will discuss with my wife and let you know my terms and how we will conclude the Lease process so you can move into the house asap.

I hope to hear from you soonest..
God Bless you richly,
Matthew P Brady.


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.

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