Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:14 pm
From: Jeff K Lynch <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: Bungalow for Rent
To: Con Warner

Hello,


Thanks for your interest in my apartment. I am Jeff K a
professional piano/music theory teacher, I'm easy going and friendly.
I like Music and have deep interests in traveling. I respect every
religion and love to hang around with people and i am definitely not a
trouble maker and very helpful in nature. I am currently living in
Cape Town, SA and I will be here for long that is why am renting out my
apartment.

Location : 5704 Fountain Avenue #5710.5, Los Angeles CA 90028
WEEKLY RENT FEE: $620
Bedroom (#) 1 bedroom
Bathroom (#) 1 bathroom

Cozy one bed-one bath, very large and Architectural, Remodeled, Rare
quality, Very Private, Garden setting, Great location, Upper level,
Rear unit, Open floor plan Ample light, Hardwood floors in living and
bedroom, Tile floors in kitchen and bath, Great space, Rear/Upper
unit, New kitchen and Bath , Kitchen with granite counter top,
Refrigerator and stove, Cat and dogs are OK.

So that you can check the apartment .i want you to know that the
apartment have been locked and you will have to drive pass just to
view the apartment and the area,i want you to fill the application
Below.

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

1)Your Full Name ?
2)Present Address(where you reside now) ?
3)Phone ?
4)How old are you ?
5)Are you married ?
6)Occupation ?
7)Current rent payment ?
8)Reason for moving out ?
9)How many people will be living in the apartment ?
10)The rent fee available now ?
11)How long are you willing to stay ?
12)When do you intend to move in ?
13)Do you have a pet ?
14)Do you smoke ?
15)How many Month or Year Do you want to Stay?
16)Deposit : One or Two month Deposit are required?
17)Occupant Picture?
18)Reference Details?

Waiting to hear from you soon,
Regards
Thanks...


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.

Email: [email protected]

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