Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:46 pm
From: Wilson Victoria <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 11:11
Subject: Re: Room for rent (craigslist)
To: Con Warner


Hello ,

Thanks for the inquiry, apartment is still very much available for rent,am an American born and raised in St Louis Missouri, to tell you few about the story i was only fortunate to have a home over there, due to my work transfer few years ago. I bought this property on no reason because i calculated the time it'll take me to stay fortunately the money was equivalent to the same price I'll be spending if i were to rent an apartment just with little difference, i came across this beautiful place and decided to buy which i did @ cheaper rate as it was placed, i moved out of the apartment when i finished my work & moved back to the United States, no one is living there since i left and everywhere is locked, then i decided to rent out this place for rent or even sell it back on a cheaper rate lower the price i bought it because i don't know when I'll be back.

I'm the owner of the property.Actually i resided in the apartment with my family before and presently we had packed due to my missionary program for UNICEF, and now situated in Republic du Benin.

I need someone with an open heart,love and clean to put all my worries off concerning maintenance since i wouldn't be living there with you, am looking into both Long and short term lease on a month to month/yearly basis. I also left behind everything, keys and documents to property are here with me i can't leave that with someone i don't trust ,its located in a very nice area & quiet neighborhood, but i still need to make sure it's rented out to someone who can take good care of it , property includes all facilities such as water Air Conditioning ,Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Washer & Dryer, Yard , heat laundry facilities,air condition,internet, telephone access, car park comes with trash collection,pets are allowed as well as long as they are not destructive So if you know you are capable of the task, i will like to know if you wish to BUY or RENT all-though have received so many proposals everyone seems to rent so for now i have decided to rent it out but let me know your decision first . I'll like you to fill out the the questions below

=========== RENT APPLICATION FORM ============

1)Your Full Name
2)Current Address
3)Phone Number
4)D.O.B
5)Occupation
6)Martial Status
7)How many people will be living in the property
8)Do you have a pet
9)Do you have a car
10)Reason for Relocating ?
11)How long are you willing to stay
12)When do you intend to move in

P.S If there's something you don't understand feel to ask questions, kindly ask for pictures if you didn't get the attachments

Sincerely.


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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