by Con Warner
Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:50 am
From: Deborah Graham <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: Craigslist Ad: Home for Rent
Hello,
It's my great pleasure that you are interested in our lovely 2 BR, 1 bath home for rent. I am Rev Deborah Graham the owner of this home, Actually we resided in this home before and presently we have packed out due to my transfer as a matter of my profession,where I work as a volunteer with Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability (ECFA),here is the site for more detail about why I am here in West Africa,Nigeria. (www.wycliffe.org) And my wife who is a missionary's dealing with Bible Translation and literacy worldwide.
As soon as we settle down here I had a thought of selling the house so I have to look for an agent, after getting one, we got a deal but later my wife advised against that. I reasoned with her and accepted her advise. So I contacted the agent back and requested for my keys and documents. Later we decided to have the house rent out, we would have give the same agent this job also but the truth of the matter is that the agent would want to handle it professionally and the occupant may not be able to reason along with him later. If you notice, you will discovered that the price we are offering is far below standard price, this is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.we decided to rent if out because of love for humanity and so we can assist people,that is why i made the house so inexpensive because i believe everybody deserves a home both the rich and the poor.
We will be serving for a long term and now our home is locked up now and presently we have found a new home here which we will be staying for a very long term which might last 5 years in (West Africa,Nigeria) and presently our lovely home is still available for rent for ($500)as first month rent and ($400)for deposit which includes the utilities More so,Now that we on Retreat program over here.Please I want you to note that all we will want is a very honest and neat person,so i will solicit for your absolute understanding and maintenance of this home and want you to treat it as your own,i am with the keys and documents here with me which will be sent to any responsible and interested tenant through FedEx further more you have to undergo some processes before i could be willing and convince to let my home to any tenant. The money is not the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy always. I also want you to let me have trust in you as i have always stand on my word.
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENTAL APPLICATION FORMS BELOW
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RENT APPLICATION FORM AND TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU .
1) YOUR FULL NAME :
2A)HOME PHONE :
2B) CELL PHONE :
3) HOME ADDRESS :
4) HOW OLD ARE YOU :
5a) ARE YOU MARRIED ?
5b) HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE LIVING IN THE HOUSE ?
6a) DO YOU HAVE PET ?
6b) WHAT TYPE ?
7a) DO YOU HAVE A CAR ?
7b) WHAT TYPE ?
8) OCCUPATION :
9) DO YOU SMOKE ?
10) Do you Drink ? DO YOU DRINK ?
11) DO YOU WORK AT NIGHT ?
12) WHAT IS YOUR MONTHLY INCOME ?
13) REFERENCE CONTACT NAME AND ADDRESS :
14) WHEN DID INTEND MOVING :
15) PRIVATE EMAIL :
16)PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY :
17) WHEN CAN YOU PAY FOR THE DEPOSIT TO SECURE OR MOVING ?
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Application Comment
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Notice : Call me immediately you fill out the application
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and sincerity so I won't like you to disappoint us.It is available for a long term lease as we will be here for 5 years and also intend buying a new home on getting back to the states.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION...........
Number of Bedrooms:2
Number of baths:1
Square footage:968
Pets are welcome!!!
Rent:$500
Refundable security Deposit:$400
House Address :5422 Camellia Drive South, Valdosta GA 31601
You can give me a call on my Cell Phone: +234-704-495-5104
Thanks and God bless you.
Regards.
Rev Deborah Graham & Family
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.
