Room for Rent and other rental scams
by higherednerd Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:34 pm
I found this site by googling the phone number in the obviously scammy email I got after inquiring about a property listed for rent on Craigslist. The actual home is listed for sale (on Zillow.com, 5030 Stuart in Denver) for over $300K. Yes it's a beauty all right.

Re: $700 / 2br - Truly one of a kind classic turn of the century home (Denver)
Hghgh Hghg [[email protected]]

I can see you are interested in renting the house I have pasted, I am currently in West Africa where I work as a volunteer with the GOODNESS AND MERCY MISSION, . So I need a tenant to take care of it but since I am out of the state now, I have received some proposals regarding the rent because it is located in a very good area.

It is located at 5030 Stuart Street, Denver CO 80212

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.... However, the initial plan was to sale out the house. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the price and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website. I left behind some Facilities and electronics which include the


rent, and a DVD player, air conditioning, alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, a refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, My Computer Connected with Internet Access Also the keys to the House are right here with me, and the house documents. Which I can send to you after all necessary agreement has be accepted. Also I will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue ,but your absolute maintenance of my House is most important thing so will want you to get back to me with the Application form below.

RENTAL APPLICATION

1)Your Full Name__________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number_______________________
3)How old are you_______________________
4)Are you married_______________________
5)How many people will be living in the house_______________________
6)Do you have children_____Ages_____
7)Do you have a car_______________________
8)Do you have a pet_____
8)Occupation__________________ _____
9)Monthly income_______________________
10)When will you like to move in_______________________
11)How long will you like to rent the property______________________ _
12)Reason for relocating____________________ ___
13)How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month + SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option do you prefer ??? ________________

It is located at 5030 Stuart Street, Denver CO 80212

So If you are still interested Note that the rent is going to be $700 Security deposit is going to be $500 extra fees. 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 of the house to you.

Thanks
pastor Adriaan C Neele
Please call Me :+2348108871919 or 0112348108871919
Stay Blessed.


The listing has been reported and removed from Craigslist, but here's where he stole the house pictures and description from: Zillow Removed information which will make it easier for scammer to continue to use information on victims. ~Bubbles
Last edited by higherednerd on Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:15 am, edited 2 times in total.
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by Bubbles Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:18 pm
Please post up the email address the scammer used as people often search email addresses to see if they are dealing with a scammer.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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