Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:13 am
On Nov 18, 2012 1:18 AM, "He Wq" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. My wife and i just traveled to West Africa for a program called FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION AND THE HIV PREVENTION FOR RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM, the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, Africa, UK . We will be away for 4 to 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.

Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Firepit, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
Number of bedrooms:3
Number of bathrooms:2


Rental price: $700 per month and security Deposit is $600(Security Deposit is Refundable)
Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
Below is the address to the house: 3318 Amhurst Dr Riverside, CA 92503


On Nov 18, 2012 9:24 AM, "He Wq" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Michelle Banks

Glad to hear back from you and sorry for my late response as i have been extremely busy lately. We do appreciate your response along with the information you provided,it takes me and my Family less time to decide on renting our home to you ,we want to thank you for the interest you have shown toward renting our house and i pray and believe that our house will be a blessing to you as soon as you move in.We are really grateful that finally someone will be renting our house, so we hope we are doing the right thing by trusting you with our property.

We are renting out the house because we needed someone to move in and take good care of the house while we are away,we want it to come to your notice that we spent a lot on this property so one thing i can assure you is that you will never regret renting from us.

We have concluded on accepting payment of the security deposit of $600, for you to secure the house now and move in as soon as you are ready,the security deposit is important because part of it will be used to pay for the shipping and insurances charges.The Payment will be needed as soon as possible so as to proceed with the arrangement of the keys and documents to be delivered to your current address so that you can be able to view the inside before moving in then after move in you are going to pay up with the month rent, so i will urge you to verify the address where you want the package to be delivered to, so as to avoid any mistake with the delivery ( ) .We will be sending the package to you via FedEx shipping courier service.

Hope you stick to your words that after you have move in ,you are going to take proper care of my house because that is my first priority and not the money you are paying. You will be making the payment via Western union or any grocery store around you. So get back to me with the nearest store location around you.We need to know how soon you can have your payment sent to us so as to forward you the payment instruction.

NOTE: THE SECURITY DEPOSIT AND RENT IS REFUNDABLE IN-CASE YOU DON'T LIKE THE HOUSE.

Please note that the deposit and rent made is fully refundable should in case you finally gain entrance into the house after receiving the keys and documents and feel unsatisfied or uncomfortable with the interior,but i am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely and beautiful home and is ready for move in.The deposit and rent will be refunded in less than 24 hours after you request for it..You are advices to act fast on this so you don't loose the house to other interested applicants.

I will be going to the FedEx office to register your name and address as soon as i hear back from you.So get back to me as soon as possible.

Thanks and God bless you.


From: "He Wq" <[email protected]>
Date: Nov 18, 2012 10:51 AM
Subject: Here is the Western Union Information:
To: Michelle Banks

i will like you to go pay up the deposit now okay so as soon as you get the keys you can pay up the rent okay


Here is the instruction you will be using to make the payment to us via western union outlet or any grocery store around
Please we are put our trust on you do not disappoint us, take good care of the house for us..my lovely wife will be on vacation by First week of Dec to check on you OK. So if you send the payment today you will receive the keys and the document tomorrow morning by 10:00am

Here is the Western Union Information:

Receivers name : Carin Fobert
Receivers Address: 4 Bello Street
City: Isolo
State: Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Zip code: 23401
Secret Question: Pay to Who ?
Secret Answer : Carin

As soon as you have make your payment, I want you to email me back with this required information.

(10digits MTCN Numbers)
(Sender's Full Name and Full Address)
(Address where you want the package to be delivered)
(Amount Sent?)

Regard


The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".

Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you

He will ask you to send him the transfer details.

Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
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