Room for Rent and other rental scams
by docsollie Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:33 pm
Hi I just want to share to you a rental scam in singapore. Thanks so much because of the previous threads I have discovered that the room in Bugis for rent by Ann was a bogus. The same message was seen in reported scams in singapore rental but with different name. Below is the email message to me. I already sent her my contact details however did not pay her yet.
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From: Barbara Perkinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: room in Bugis

Hello
My Name is Perkinson Ann Barbara and I am easygoing person, My father is from USA and my mother is from Hong Kong. My Hobbies are swimming,
reading and traveling. In fact, I have been to Germany, Wales, also recently Scotland, I also like hanging out with friends and
associating with people but I have not had the opportunity to hang out with my friends as I have been busy with my Intern .My father used to live in the apartment also later moved to Canada where he passed away and I am the only one in this apartment although my mother is still in
Canada overseeing my late father's business and am not around for now and would not be back for sometime. I am in USA now on an internship
project attached to a firm and I have being sent to supervise and would be back immediately you proof to me you can afford the rent. As
soon as i have confirmed you as my flatmate for reservation. You would be sharing with only me in the apartment.I am Very friendly and
easygoing,I like a drink and a laugh, and the odd glass of wine in the evening.I have busy careers and active social lives, so am not
around the flat all the time.the address is
Sunshine Plaza
10 Prinsep Link, S187948 (D07)
Living room description:
Air conditioning ; DVD ; Hifi ; Broadband Internet WIFI ; Tv by Cable; Phone ; TV ; Bookshelf ; Desk ; Sofa ; Chairs ; Double Glass ;
Shelves ; Armchair ; Window ; Parquet flooring ; Coffee Table ; View on courtyardBedroom 1 description:Bed, bathroom and households linen ; Double bed
; Double Glass ; Shelves ; Window ; Bedside lamp ; Bed ; Parquet flooring ; Wardrobe ; Cupboards
Kitchen description:Vacuum cleaner ; Kettle ; Iron ; Fridge ; Toaster ; Coffee machine ;Micro wave oven ; Chairs ; Shoulder-height kitchen cupboards ;
Floor-standing kitchen cupboards ; Parquet flooring ; Kitchen Table

You will have free and unlimited access to all part of the apartment(its a 2 bedroom apartment),the Kitchen, the living room and of course except my room, and you can
also have your own visitors.The rent for the room is SGD1000Dollas Per Month and this includes the utility bills(all included) and you
will be required to pay a security deposit of SGD1000. Kindly take your time to swing by the exterior of the building as i am not
presently in town to show you around the place, but i'm pretty sure you'd like the exterior and incase you wish to proceed further I can
forward you the full interior pictures for you to have an idea how
beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the application process.Thanks for taking your time in writting me. This security
deposit will be refunded to you at the end of your stay in my apartment..
Regards and waiting to read from you soon
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From: Barbara Perkinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: room in Bugis

Thanks so much for the reply and also for your interest..I am
glad that you are very interested in my apartment and so I will also
be happy to share the apartment with you.But i will have to be sure
you will take the apartment before holding the apartment for you and
so therefore it has to be secured.
To proceed in securing the room I will like you to send me the
following details so that i tell my lawyer to Prepare the Lease Tenant
Agreement Document with your full name and I will send it to you, so
that you can proceed with the payment
and get the room secured.I will send you a scan passport of me and
issue you receipt of payment so there is no worries.I want you to know
that you will have a room of your own in the apartment and immediately
the apartment has been secured I will buy my flight ticket and come down
to Singapore to exchange all keys and documents and show you around the Apartment.

Full Name:
Age:
Sex:d
Occupation:
Moving Date:
Present Address:
Phone
How long are you planning to stay?
Where are you coming from?
How many months payment do want to pay upfront.
Mode of identification (Scanned International Passport or Driver's Licence

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Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:29:38 +0100
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Subject: Re: room in Bugis
From: Barbara Perkinson <[email protected]>
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From: Barbara Perkinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: room in Bugis


Hello .please this is the lease agreement form .i have attached to
this email .and also you will have to send the money to the lawyers
bank account
i will come over to Singapore to give you all other necessary
documents and keys as soon as payment
is confirmed.

BANK NAME: BANK OF AMERICA
ACCOUNT NAME: Maria Dolores Farias
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 000689417580
ROUTINE NUMBER: 026009593
SWIFT CODE: BOFAUS3N
BANK ADDRESS: 205 2nd St. NW.
Hickory,NC 28601
ACCOUNT HOLDER ADDRESS 1235 5Th Street Ne Hickory, NC, 28601

PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS YOU HAVE MAKE PAYMENT AND ALSO LET ME
HAVE THE SCANNED DETAILS OF TRANSFER SO I WILL PROBABLY TAKE 2 DAYS OFF TO GET
TO YOU IN SINGAPORE AND GIVE YOU ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS


=====lease of agreement====


LEASE AGREEMENT


Parties:
This Agreement is entered into between BARBARA PERKINSON herein after referred to as "Landlord") and -------------------------------(herein after referred to as "Tenant"). Each Tenant is jointly and severally liable for the payment of rent and performance of all other terms of this Agreement. PREMISES. Landlord hereby rents to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord the premises commonly known SUNSHINE PLAZA, 10 PRINSEP LINK S187948,SINGAPORE UNIT 03-07 subject to the terms, conditions and covenants set out herein, all of which are a material part of the consideration of this Agreement.

Term:
This month-to-month tenancy, as defined by applicable by law, shall commence on SEPTEMBER 26 2012 and continue on a month-to-month basis. Landlord may terminate the tenancy or modify the terms of this Agreement by giving the Tenant at least one (1) full month written notice.

Payment of Rent:
Tenant agrees to pay rent monthly, in advance, no later than the first (1st) day of each and every month. There is no courtesy/grace period and rent is late if received after the first day of the month. The rent payable each month will be the amount of $1000SGD which includes utilities, and $1000SGD for damage deposit which is refundable at the end of the lease period.
YES NO YES NO
Heat (Gas) X High Speed Internet X
Cable Ready X Cold Water X
Electricity X Hot Water X
Telephone X Microwave X

Late Charges:
If Tenant fails to pay the rent in full before the end of the day after it's due, Tenant will be assessed a late charge of $20 Landlord reserves and in no way waives the right to insist on payment of the rent in full on the date it is due.

Occupancy and Use:
The premises are to be used only as a private residence for Tenant(s) listed as parties of this Agreement. The premises shall be occupied by no more than (_5_) persons, including children. The premises shall not be used for any purpose other than a private residence without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

Disturbances and Violation of Laws:
Tenant, guests and invitees of either tenant or guests shall not use the premises for any unlawful purpose and shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including laws prohibiting the use, possession or sale of illegal drugs. Nor shall Tenant, guests and invitees of either tenant or guests use the premises in a manner offensive to others. Nor shall Tenant, guests and invitees of either tenant or guests create a nuisance by annoying, disturbing, inconveniencing or interfering with the quiet enjoyment of any other tenant or nearby resident.

Vehicle Parking:
No automobile, truck, motorcycle, trailers or other such vehicles shall be parked on the property without current license plates and said vehicles must be in operating condition. Such vehicles may be parked in driveways or other designated parking area, if provided, or in the street.


Assignment of Agreement and Subletting:
Tenant will not sublet the premises or any portion thereof, or assign this rental agreement without the prior written consent of Landlord.

Quiet Enjoyment:
Landlord agrees that Tenant, keeping and performing the covenants herein contained on the part of Tenant to be kept and performed, shall at all times during the existence of this rental agreement, peaceably and quietly, have, hold, and enjoy the premises, without suit, trouble or hindrance from Landlord, or any person claiming under Landlord.

Surrender of Premises:
Tenant will, upon termination of this rental agreement, surrender the premises and all fixtures and equipment of Landlord therein in good, clean and operating condition, ordinary wear and tear accepted. Tenant shall, at time of vacating premises, clean said premises including stove and refrigerator and remove trash from the premises. Upon vacating the premises Tenant shall deliver all keys thereto to Landlord or his Agent within twenty-four (24) hours after vacating. Failure to comply will be cause to charge Tenant for changing locks.

Landlord's Right to Access and Inspection:
In the event of an emergency, to make repairs or improvements or to show the premises to prospective buyers or tenants or to conduct an annual inspection or to address a safety or maintenance problem, Landlord or Landlord's duly authorized agents may enter the premises. Except in cases of emergency, Tenant's abandonment of the premises, court order or where it is impractical to do so, Landlord shall give Tenant two (2) days notice before entering.

Termination of Rental Agreement:
Either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this rental agreement at any time by giving the other not less than one (1) full month’s prior written notice.

Property Damage - Destruction of Property:
If the premises are rendered totally unfit for occupancy by fire, act of God, act of rioters or public enemies, or accident, the term of this rental agreement shall immediately cease upon the payment of rent apportioned to the day of such happening. If, however, the premises are only partially destroyed or damaged and Landlord decides to repair the same, such repairs shall be made by Landlord without unreasonable delay and this rental agreement shall remain in full force and effect without any abatement of rent.

Tenant, Tenant's guests and invitees of either Tenant or Tenant's guests will not engage in any activity or action that may cause severe property damage.

Abandonment:
If Tenant wrongfully quits and abandons the dwelling unit during the term of the tenancy, Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to make the dwelling unit available for rental. If Landlord rents the dwelling unit for a term beginning before the expiration of the rental period, this rental agreement terminates as of the commencement date of the new tenancy and Tenant shall be liable for the difference in rental for the period prior to the commencement of the new tenancy. If, after making reasonable efforts to make the dwelling unit available for rental after the abandonment, Landlord fails to re-rent the premises for a fair rental prior to the expiration of the rental period, Tenant shall be liable for the entire rent or the difference in rental, whichever may be appropriate, for the rental period. In no event shall Tenant’s liability exceed one (1) month’s rent.

Default:
In the event of any default hereunder on the part of Tenant, his family, servant, guests, invitees, or should Tenant occupy the subject premises in violation of any lawful rule, regulation or ordinance issued or promulgated by Landlord or any rental authority, then and in any of said events Landlord shall have the right to terminate this rental agreement by any and all methods allowed Landlord by law.

Grounds for Termination of Tenancy:
The failure of Tenant, guests and invitees of either tenant or guests to comply with any term of this rental agreement is grounds for termination of the tenancy, with appropriate notice to Tenant and procedures as required by law.

Tenant acknowledges receipt of an executed copy of this rental agreement.



Landlord's signature: Tenant's signature:



_________________________ _________________ __
Date:10th of September, 2012 Date:
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by kinder_bid Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:49 am
We are living in Hong Kong and we tried to find a house from http://www.easyroommate.com.hk.
There's the same person running for the same scam!
She uses the email address [email protected] and identified herself as Barbara Perkinson.
Her lawyer's address is fake, its an empty piece of land in Hickery, NC.
We are really grateful that once we search this address in google it links us to Scamwarners.
Thanks for posting this scam it did help people.

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