by Con Warner
Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:10 pm
Subject: RE: $600 / 3br - 2400ft² - Charming House For Rent (Lexington)
From: House Houses <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Hello, Thanks for your email and interest in renting my house..I am Stephen R Shackelford ,the owner of the house you are making inquiry of…Actually I resided in the house with my family, my wife and my only daughter before and presently we have moved out due to my transfer from my work now in Warsaw,Poland. Presently my house is still available for rent, (rent already includes utilities).More so Now, i am currently in the (West Africa) for an international Christian follower’s crusade..Pls i want you to note that i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own, It is not the money that is the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word. I and my wife bought the house when we got
married. When we left the state 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. The house include the utilities like Heat, A/C in wall/window, Hydro, cable, Garbage Disposal, Fireplace , Fridge, stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Breakfast Bar, Dining Table and Sofa Set,Refrigerator,Canopied deck overlooking
nature.,internet access e.t.c. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours.I am looking forward to hear from you ASAP, below is the application form for you to fill and discuss on how to get the house for rent.. House Address: (2212 Newmarket Way Lexington, KY 40504) SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.
RENT APPLICATION FORM.Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?Phone # : __________?E-mail : __________?Best time to call : __________?How many proposed occupants : __________?List all in addition to yourself including approx age : __________?Present Address : __________?City/State : __________?Will you have pets : __________?Please describe Breed, size : __________?Personality of pet : __________?Preferred move in date : __________?Intended length of lease: __________?Earliest possible date of deposit payment: __________?Length of previous tenancy : __________?Present occupation : __________?Are you a section 8 applicant : __________?Do you run a business from home : __________?If so what kind of business : __________?Do you work late night : __________?Do you smoke : __________?Do you drink : __________?Your picture or family picture(if any)could be attached with the application? I Await your reply so that we can discuss on how to get
the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this...The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to...The rent is $600 and also a Refundable Security Deposit Payment of $600 is required before moving in....The deposit is refundable if at the end of the day you don't like the House but i am giving you the benefit of doubt that you would definitely like it.Since we are not around to show the House,you can just drive by to see the the House from the outside.Its a lovely home everybody would like.
Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.my number is (+2348082256678 OR 0112348082256678).The house will be available for rent for a period of 5 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying there... Thanks and Remain Blessed.Regards.Mr.Stephen R Shackelford
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.
