Room for Rent and other rental scams
by kayci Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:55 am
I received the same email for a listing in Oak Park, Illinois. :x I am super thankful that I came across this site first. Thanks :=) !!

See the e-mail below:

Jeff Kerr <[email protected]>
2:10 AM (1 hour ago) to me

"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. Myself and wife 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 2 to 3 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, Fire pit, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE
Number of bedrooms:1
Number of bathrooms:1
Rental price: $500 per month and security Deposit is $500(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent Pets Welcome.

Below is the address to the house: 645 Garfield St #3, Oak Park IL 60304

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Full Name:
Home Phone
Date of Birth:
Other Phone
Current Address:
Reasons for Leaving:
Are you married:
How many people will be living in the house:
Do you have a pet:
Do you have a car:
Occupation:
How Long You Want the Lease:
Move In Date:
When do you intended sending me the deposit:
When do you intended receiving the keys and document of the house:
If a student:
Name of the School:
Undergraduate/ Graduate:

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.Awaiting your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you. We may not see, yet we are only putting everything into Gods hand, kindly do not let us down in your taking care of our property and God bless you more as you do this Amen.

Mr Jeff Kerr."
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by sixthpwr Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:12 pm
I also received an email back from this person. It seemed suspicious, so I did a search and found this.

Thanks!

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