Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Prpty Owners <[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks for your email and interest in renting my house,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.we decided to rent if out because of love for humanity and so we can assist people,that is why i made the house so inexpensive because i believe everybody deserves a home both the rich and the poor.we are renting the Property for long term and short term lease is also acceptable. and presently my house is still available for rent including 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 ., there is a storage room in the house.

This is the address of the House (1944 Highlawn Avenue, Youngstown OH 44509)

It also has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout with lots of big windows…nice and light! New neutral paint and some newer carpet..Very quiet, low traffic area. New fridge I believe its absolutely a perfect home for you and your family.Utilities include Water,Trash,Sewer,Gas


SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF


RENT APPLICATION FORM.
FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:
PROFESSION:
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE:
KIDS: , HOW MANY________
PRESENT ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
HOW LONG? IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING;
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET:
KIND OF PETS:
DO YOU SMOKE
DO YOU DRINK
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT SENT
Looking forward to hearing 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 to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,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…A Deposit of $400 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in…Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you…My cell Line is :(+234-81-55381584). 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…

God Bless,
Mr & Mrs John Zitello.

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.

Thank you so much for being on top of this one. I became aware of this when the REAL owners called because people were showing up with this email knocking on neighbors' door about renting it. This house is LEGITIMATELY for sale through Northwood Realty. It is NOT for RENT! The owners live here in the Youngstown area locally and are not abroad. A police report was filed due to this scam email that is occurring. The home is legitimately listed on the MLS for sale. Please do not send money to the rental scam. It is located POSSIBLY in Nigeria and there is no remedy if you send money. If you happen to be looking for a house... please contact the realtor! Thank you. If you have further inquiry, please contact the Youngstown Police Dept at 330 742-8237.