Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:32 am
From: "Williams Kellis" <[email protected]>
Date: Nov 27, 2012 11:11
Subject: Re: Back page. com posting
To: Con Warner

Hello

i would like you to know that it is still very much available for
rent, i am only willing to give it out to a Good and Responsible
person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable home and available to move
in as soon as possible May the Peace of the Good Lord be with you for
considering my home.
APARTMENT FEATURES:
True 1 Bedroom
Hardwood Floors
BIG Living Room With Renovated Kitchen
Brand New Cabinets-Stove & Refrigerator
I would like you to know that i am giving this home out to you because
i just relocated to West Africa , for the Missionary work and
have a 4 years course.. so my family and i have decided that we would
be moving to our other home when we get back.
Fees:
Per Month : $750 ( Including Utilities )
Security / Deposit : $350. ( REFUNDABLE )
1 Bedroom
1 Bath
# Central Air Conditioning
I would like you to fill the below details:
==================================================================================================================
RENT APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:_________
MIDDLE NAME:_________________
LAST NAME:__________________
AGE:_____
PROFESSION:________________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:______
PHONE_________
(CELL)PHONE_____
(WORK)PHONE____
(HOME)_________________
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________
PRESENT ADDRESS:_______
HOW LONG?_______
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING? IF THIS APARTMENT IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?_______
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?________
IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-
DO YOU SMOKE?______________
DO YOU DRINK?_________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT SENT TO ME:___
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE HOUSE:______________
==================================================================================================================

There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing
directly with me the Landlord. The Security Deposit would be needed as
a Security Bond in order for the keys and paperwork along side with
Lease Contract agreement to be sent to you... Electric Bills and water
bills have been paid for, so i would also need to send the receipts to
you, would in case it would be needed.
I would like you to know that you are free to contact me at any time.
After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then
let you know my terms. Pets are allowed.I hope to hear from you
soonest.

God Bless
REV,William Kelli's


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.

All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.

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.

Email: [email protected]

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