Rental scammer - [email protected]

From: David Maloni <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: $700 / 3br - 3bd / 2ba house (Port Charlotte FL)
Reply-To: David Maloni <[email protected]>

Hello,
I received your mail..I am the owner of the house you are making inquiry of...Actually I resided in the house with my family, my wife and son before we were transferred to Africa on Christian Missionary Work... Presently my house is still available and monthly rent is $700 (rent already includes utilities).

Please i want you to note that i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own. It is not the money that is the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.If you notice, you will discovered that the price we are offering is far below standard price, this is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property.

My house have extremely spacious rooms.Very quiet, low traffic area.I believe its absolutely a perfect home for you and your family.Utilities include Water,Trash,Sewer,Gas.

House Address: 20255 Benton Ave, Port Charlotte FL

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.
RENT APPLICATION FORM.

FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________
PRESENT ADDRESS:_____________________
CITY:_______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE:____________
HOW LONG?___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________?
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT SENT_______________
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE HOUSE__________________
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET:_____________?
KIND OF PETS:_____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE______________
DO YOU DRINK______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____?

I Await your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this...

The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to...A Deposit of $700 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in....The deposit is refundable if at the end of the day you don't like the House but i am giving you the benefit of doubt that you would definitely like it.Since we are not around to show the House,you can just drive by to see the the House from the outside.Its a lovely home everybody would like.Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you...my number are(+234- 812-256-8033 OR 011-234-812-256-8033). The house will be available for rent for a period of 4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying there...

Thanks and Remain Blessed.
Regards.
David

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.

Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me with your information, I want to let you know that we have decided to let you live in our house in good faith hoping that you will take good care of the house. As we have found your application very satisfactory and acceptable by me and my wife. Which is why i am willing to rent it out to you.Once you come up with the security deposit,We would be sending the keys and contract of the house to you via FedEx to the address you sent to us and the tracking number will be sent to you so that you can possibly access the house,You are to make the payment of the security deposit via Money Gram,The rent starts counting when you move in.

Below is the information on how to make the payment via Money Gram.

Receiver's Name: DAVID MALONI
Receiver's Address: 45 ANIKON STR,
City: LAGOS,
Country: NIGERIA .
Zip Code: 23401
Text Question: WHO IS THE ONE?
Text Answer: GOD

As soon as you make the payment you are to provide me with the following details;

Full Sender's Name and Address:
(8 digits number):
Amount Sent:

I will be waiting the following details so I could proceed in sending the keys and document of the house to you.Send me a mail or call me once payment is made so i could contact the FedEx agent.Looking forward to have you as our tenant,God bless you.
Regards.
David