by Michelle
Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:54 pm
From: Lawrence Zinke <[email protected]>
Date: February 23, 2013, 4:19:00 AM PST
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: Rental
Reply-To: Lawrence Zinke <[email protected]>
Hello,
My name is Lawrence Zinke. I'm a project manager in civil engineering. I just moved in Manila, Philippines because my company has won an auction for a big construction project. I'll stay here for the next 3-4 years or more so I won't come back soon. I'm looking for someone to live in my house from there.
I will tell you from the beginning that I don't have a problem if you are a student or if you would like to keep pets there, as long as you clean up after them. The minimum lease is available for Long and also Short Term Lease, very important, the utilities are included in the price per month.
Details:
Rent: $1200.00 (Monthly)
Damages Deposit: $600
Date Available: Asap
Address: 402 Hillwood Ct Mountain View, CA 94040
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms:2
NOTE : I'm 50 years old and as I told you, I'm a project manager and my job even if is paid very well, requires that I move a lot and without notice. You can move in the house in the same day that you will receive the keys. The only problem is that I'm already in Manila, Philippines because we started the work, but you don't need to worry because I've made all arrangements to rent the house from here. i would like to know a little something about you. Don't be offended but i must know to who i will rent my house. Kindly get back to me with the Below information..
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:__________
MIDDLE NAME:__________
LAST NAME:__________
(CELL)PHONE__________
(HOME)PHONE__________
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
WHAT DATE ARE YOU LOOKING TO MOVE IN:(M) ____ /(D) ____ /(Y) ____
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________
HOW MANY MONTH RENT ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY UPFRONT_________
DO YOU HAVE PET _________
ANY PETS: [ ] No [ ] Yes Type: _____________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________
DO YOU DRINK ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT _________
REFERENCE
NAME_____________
ADDRESS_____________
Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form, I can guarantee you that this is a great house so looking forward to a future collaboration and friendship.
Cheers
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 a Money Transfer Service 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 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 ! These 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 or other Money Transfer Services 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.
