Room for Rent and other rental scams
by ianfbax Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:27 pm
They are also using this email and add as well. I am dealing with them currently. I have not sent them money, is there anything i can do to help get them.

From: Jerry Mills <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Subject: RE: $750 / 1100ft&sup2; - Fabulous and spacious 1 bedroom. This unit has lots of light. (Brooklyn)
Address: 311 baltic st. Brooklyn

Hello,

PEACE BE WITH YOU.

Thanks for your interest in my apartment,its very much available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because am not too keen about the rent amount but to whom i am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible,neat and ready to take great care of the apartment as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the apartment, it is available for immediate move-in.

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent because i am among the missionaries posted to West Africa to work for God and would spend couple of years before i would be through with my assignment here. So my family and i have decided that we would be moving to our other home in Seattle, Washington when we get back to the states,i would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with these details to enable us choose the right tenant.

LOCATION : 311 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Rent Per Month: $750 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $750 (Refundable)

Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Sqft: 1,100
Lot: --
Type: Single Family
Year built: 1961
Parking: --
Availability: now
Lease term: OneYear
Cooling: Wall
Pets: Yes
Utilities included: Water, Sewage, Garbage
Furnished: No
High-speed internet ready: No
Onsite laundry: No
Disability access:
Cooling system: Available
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Large Kitchen,
Brand New Cabinets,
Electric Cooker,
dish washer & Refrigerator
Heat and hot water,
Washer and Dryer in the apartment also.

COMPLETE THE TENANT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:

FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:
LAST NAME:
AGE:
SEX:
PROFESSION:
MARITAL STATUS:
TIME ON YOUR JOB
PHONE NUMBERS
(CELL)PHONE:
(WORK)PHON:
(HOME)PHONE:
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MAN
PRESENT ADDRESS:
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT?
IF YOU HAVE A PET?
DO YOU SMOKE?
DO YOU DRINK?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS

After i have received these details above,myself and my wife will let you know our terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the apartment asap,feel free to call me anytime on my cell number: +234 704 490 9609 or 009 234 704 490 9609.

I hope to hear from you soonest.

God Bless you richly,
Jerry Mills
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by Con Warner Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:26 pm
Thanks for posting, ianfbax.
You have done the right thing by making the scammer's details public. Hopefully, other people will see the info before they fall victim to the scammer.

The scammer 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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