Rental scammer - [email protected]

From: Susan Rodgers <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2013 11:11
Subject: Re: $800 / 2br - Beautiful Cozy 2bd/1ba house McKenzie Ave. (Riverside)

Hello,

Thank you for your e-mail. The good news is that the property is still potentially available . There is a potential renter who had significant interest in the property, but he submitted an offer less than what we are asking, so we need to start showing it again, as we want to get it leased as soon as we can. Considering you had contacted us initially, regarding the rental and willing to pay the asking price, we will give you first dibs, although keep in mind there are a few others after you.

The unit is in excellent condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to take a quick look at the property, regardless, our policy is not to divulge the address, as the current tenants are still there. We don't want to disturb them as they are moving out currently and will be cleared out by next week. I’ll confirm what you probably already know this property is gorgeous! A property like this would typically go for much more, but again, I need to lease it asap, which is why the lease rate is a tremendous value.

The utilities are intact and can be switched over to you once the lease is signed. You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone - if you decide to have these services. Pets are allowed but just need to know the size and breed for our records with a $300 pet deposit. The rental term is 12-month lease, but can be switched to a 6-month lease, if that is more favorable. The only requirement is that you send us 30 days notice, when you want to move out of the unit.

If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and order your credit report for just a couple of dollars. We use the credit report to determine the % you pay for the security deposit and possibly pay no security deposit if your credit is above 700. Also we will be using the rental history page of the credit report to see your rental history. Here is the link: http://fburl.info/82c3b30fe481816de0dcfb6976341632

The only pages we require are regarding your rental history. You just need to bring that to your appointment to see the property.

My availability over next week is going to be constrained, but I will try to work with you. After you have completed the online process, let me know that you have a hard copy and I can schedule an appointment at the rental.

See you soon and lets move you in beginning of March!

Susan Rodgers
Urban Real Estate

The link that you are asked to click is possibly a phishing site in which your personal details are harvested for identity theft.
Sometimes these links go to an actual credit report company that pays the scammer a small amount for your custom.
After visiting the site and replying to this person, the scam begins.

This person then asks 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 either to him, your friend or a family member.

Sounds safe. It's not!

At other times, this person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or Moneygram with the promise that they will send the keys through a courier company.

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.

I just got the same email for a different property. Thank you for posting.

Susan Rodgers <[email protected]>
2:51 PM (39 minutes ago)

to me
Hi,

Thank you for your email. The good news is that the unit is still potentially available . There is a potential renter who had great interest in the rental, but he submitted an offer less than what we are asking, so we need to start showing it again, as we want to get it rented as soon as we can. Considering you had contacted us first, regarding the property and willing to pay the asking price, we will give you first dibs, although keep in mind there are a few others after you.

The unit is in great condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to take a quick look at the property, regardless, our policy is not to divulge the address, as the current tenants are still there. We don't want to disturb them as they are moving out currently and will be cleared out by next week. I’ll confirm what you probably already know this property is gorgeous! A property like this would typically go for much more, but again, we need to lease it immediately, which is why the lease rate is a tremendous value.

The utilities are intact and can be switched over to you once the lease is signed. You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone - if you decide to have these services. Pets are allowed but just need to know the size and breed for our records with a $300 pet deposit. The rental term is 12-month lease, but can be switched to a 6-month lease, if that is more favorable. The only requirement is that you send us 30 days notice, when you want to move out of the unit.

If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and order your credit report for just a couple of dollars. We use the credit report to determine the % you pay for the security deposit and possibly pay no security deposit if your credit is above 700. Also we will be using the rental history page of the credit report to see your rental history. Here is the link: http://fblink.info/8490e2fc56d229313599b4507e7cf95

The only pages we require are regarding your rental history. You just need to bring that to your appointment to see the property.

My availability over next week is going to be constrained, but I will try to work with you. After you have completed the online process, let me know that you have a hard copy and I can schedule an appointment at the rental.

See you soon and lets move you in beginning of March!

Thank you very much for posting this I wasn't sure since the email looked phishy and asking about my credit. Here was the email I also recieved.

For this "property":
$700 / 2br - 670ft&sup2?; - CORNER 2BEDROOM + 2BATHROOM AVAILABLE NOW! 8TH FLOOR (Orange)


Hello,

Thank you for your email. The good news is that the rental is still potentially available . There is a potential leaser who had serious interest in the property, but he submitted an offer less than what we are asking, so we need to start showing it again, as we want to get it leased as soon as we can. Considering you had emailed us first, regarding the property and willing to pay the asking price, we will give you first dibs, although keep in mind there are a few others after you.

The unit is in excellent condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to take a quick look at the property, regardless, our policy is not to divulge the address, as the current tenants are still there. We don't want to disturb them as they are moving out currently and will be cleared out by next week. I’ll confirm what you probably already know this property is gorgeous! A property like this would typically go for much more, but again, we need to lease it right now, which is why the lease rate is a tremendous value.

The utilities are intact and can be switched over to you once the lease is signed. You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone - if you decide to have these services. Pets are allowed but just need to know the size and breed for our records with a $300 pet deposit. The leasing term is 12-month lease, but can be switched to a 6-month lease, if that is more favorable. The only requirement is that you send us 30 days notice, when you want to move out of the unit.

If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and order your credit report for just a couple of dollars. We use the credit report to determine the % you pay for the security deposit and possibly pay no security deposit if your credit is above 700. Also we will be using the rental history page of the credit report to see your rental history. Here is the link: http://fburl.info/a6db8f31c8e1964d80232e593eebe7fcf

The only pages we require are regarding your rental history. You just need to bring that to your appointment to see the property.

My availability over next week is going to be constrained, but I will try to work with you. After you have completed the online process, let me know that you have a hard copy and I can schedule an appointment at the rental.

See you soon and lets move you in beginning of March!



Susan Rodgers
Urban Real Estate

I also received this response by email. However, I know it's not unusual for landlords to run a background and/or credit check prior to renting so I actually visited the website. Now I'm terrified that my identity will be stolen. Is there anything I can do to stop or prevent any identity theft? Please help!!

Hello,

Thank you for your e-mail. The great news is that the unit is still potentially available . There is a potential renter who had great interest in the rental, but he submitted an offer less than what we are asking, so we need to start showing it again, as we want to get it rented as soon as we can. Considering you had contacted us first, regarding the property and willing to pay the asking price, we will give you first dibs, although keep in mind there are a few others after you.

The unit is in excellent condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to take a quick look at the property, regardless, our policy is not to divulge the address, as the current tenants are still there. We don't want to disturb them as they are moving out currently and will be cleared out by next week. I’ll confirm what you probably already know this property is gorgeous! A unit like this would typically go for much more, but again, we need to lease it immediately, which is why the lease rate is a tremendous value.

The utilities are intact and can be switched over to you once the lease is signed. You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone - if you decide to have these services. Pets are allowed but just need to know the size and breed for our records with a $300 pet deposit. The leasing term is 12-month lease, but can be switched to a 6-month lease, if that is more favorable. The only requirement is that you send us 30 days notice, when you want to move out of the unit.

If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and order your credit report for just a couple of dollars. We use the credit report to determine the % you pay for the security deposit and possibly pay no security deposit if your credit is above 700. Also we will be using the rental history page of the credit report to see your rental history. Here is the link: http: / / fburl . info / ef9529a8a909db6b55a53ca18c3b7bda

The only pages we require are regarding your rental history. You just need to bring that to your appointment to see the property.

My availability over next week is going to be constrained, but I will try to work with you. After you have completed the online process, let me know that you have a hard copy and I can schedule an appointment at the rental.

See you soon and lets move you in beginning of March!

Susan Rodgers
Urban Real Estate


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