Rental Scammer - [email protected]

So here was an example of the email I received. I'm simply looking for an apartment in Manhattan Beach CA. Came across so many like this its getting scary...these people need to be stopped. Just wonderful that their using God as a ploy now...how sad

Names to look out for:

Martha Pienaar, Mr Wilson, Arthur Pienaar
phone numbers:
323-417-0450
+2348032131924

Hello,

Thanks for your email. I'm Reverend Arthur Pienaar the owner of the Apartment you are making inquiry of which will be a month by month lease(either short term or long term). Actually I resided in the apartment which is solely owned by me with my family for some months and we moved away due to my missionary trip, my apartment is still available for rent for $700 per month including the utilities, it is furnished. Right now I'm in West Africa for a crusade and i would like you to get in touch with my wife in Melbourne, Australia for more discussion as she is with the keys and the documents to the apartment. Please I want you to note that, i am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property, so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of my apartment and I want you to treat it as your own. 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 do that once in six months. I want to have trust in you as I always stand by my words. Let us know how soon you are willing to move in.

ADDRESS TO THE APARTMENT : 3822 Highland Ave Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Special Notice : Pls note that there's none of us to show you the inside of my apartment,as we would have to send you the keys through FedEx COURIER SERVICE ON A NEXT DELIVERY TO YOUR HOME and move in asap. A refundable deposit is required. If you are ok with this pls Email my wife Martha at ( [email protected] ) for pictures, details etc and she will attend to you better. Remember to include this message when you mail her. IF YOU ARE PAYING TWO MONTHS RENT WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT, WE WILL GIVE YOU A MONTH FREE .

Thanks for your interest. Thanks and God Bless.

Rev. Arthur Pienaar

Another one

Hi,

Good hearing from you and thanks for the wishes about my accident, I am after the good care of my apartment that's why rent is as low as that in the first place because we are not after the money, I am willing to rent the apartment to you for as long as you want. We are willing to rent for as long as you are willing to stay. Refundable security deposit is $500, for effectiveness and easy access, western union is the payment mode accepted till my husband visits in 3months time to see how you taking care of our apartment, i hope you understand. Any furniture of ours not needed can be carefully put in the store. Call Mr Wilson, one of our former tenants on 323-417-0450 to confirm we are genuine and trustworthy people.

I had an accident which affected my hearing and my legs, I am currently on a wheel chair right now, I do not use a phone that's why I am always online, you can reach my husband on +2348032131924 if you are interested, you can fill out the rent application below and get back to me as soon as possible.
*******RENT APPLICATION*******
(Private & Confidential)

Also, Please let me get these answers.
1) Your Full Name
2) Present Full Address
3) Phone Number
4) Are you married?
5) How many people will be living in the house?
6) Do you have a pet?
7) Do you have a car?
8) Age
9) Occupation?
10) Citizen of which Country?
11) When are you ready to Move in ?
12) When are u planning to leave the apartment ?
13) How many months rent can you deposit upfront? (will be paid via western union till my husband comes visiting)
14)Occupant picture

Looking forward to hearing from you with all these details for approval so that I can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt in your name and contacting you, the unit number and other details you need will be in the package you are to receive via FedEx. Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys to you after payment is confirmed because you will have to secure our home for yourself immediately even before your move in date. If you pay two months rent plus refundable security deposit, you get one month free. Please we are giving you all this transaction is based on Trust & Honesty and again I want you to stick to your words, We are putting everything into Gods hand, so please do not let us down in this property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.

Thanks so much and have a nice day.

Mod note: Split. - CW

Thanks for posting, lightuptheworld7.
Were there any more email addresses associated with this scammer?