Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:57 pm
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:05:05 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: $600 / 2br - 2bd / 2ba rental (Murfreesboro)
To: Michelle Banks

Greetings!

Thanks for your email. The house is still available. I decided to rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in West Africa , about 4 years... Let me start by introducing myself.I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business.. However, My name is Jeff J Moore, I own the house located at (1848 Black Fox Xing, Murfreesboro TN). Due to my job as a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church International, I am presently serving as Area Financial Executive (AFE) with the United Methodist Church in Lagos, West Africa.I am responsible for receiving distribution of funds for various UMC projects in West Africa , and all related works with other mission personnel. my current home is in the vineyard of the Lord in Nigeria West Africa.I spent less time in the States so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in Africa that I decided to rent out the house. However, the initial plan was to sale out the House. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours.You can call me on my cellphone# +234-806-033-2317 OR 011-234-806-033-2317.
The rent is $600 and 600 for Security Deposit
2 : Bedroom 2 : Bathroom
1,342 sqft
Address: 1848 Black Fox Xing, Murfreesboro TN

Pet are also Welcome.

Interior:
Washer/dryer connection Hardwood floor

Kitchen & dining:
Garbage disposal Range/oven Granite countertops

Bed & bath:
Master on main
Jacuzzi tub

Exterior:
car garage Deck Irrigation system

LEASE APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
SEX:__________?
DATE OF BIRTH:_________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
WHICH NUMBER IS THE BEST TO CALL YOU ON__________?
MARITAL STATUS:__________?
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
WORK ADDRESS:
CITY: _______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
DO YOU HAVE A CAR:_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
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? ______________?
THE EXACT DATE ? ______________?
DO YOU AGREE TO PAY THE DEPOSIT BEFORE RECEIVING THE KEYS
_____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND PAYING THE DEPOSIT_____________?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?
PLEASE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF......
REFERENCE?
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Application Comment
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Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.
Regards.
Jeff J Moore


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 wire transfer (normally Western Union) 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 (by Western Union) 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 ! Western Union 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 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.
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