Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:08 am
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Hello, sorry for not replying back to you earlier, we had a very busy schedule over here at the parish although, we thank you so much for admiring our post.In order to avoid misunderstand please read carefully.My wife and I are in need of a sincere and honest tenant to rent our house to.The house is located at 15226 Covello St, Van Nuys, CA 91405.Our situation right now makes it difficult to find someone to rent to, due to we're in West Africa on a voluntary missionary purpose.It has become our lifestyle to be a blessing to others.We took it upon our self to feed the less privileged most times here,if only you can see what we have done here.We strongly belief our good heart will attract God's grace and produce a wonderful family or someone our spirit will be at peace to become our tenant.I am Bishop Stephen C Baldwin and Rev. Cathy Baldwin happens to be my wife. We can't see who we're renting to in person, but we have learnt the act of putting things into God's hand.We hope to rent to a sincere person who will always pays his/her when due. We have no one local because we're originally not from that area,we just got lucky to have the house there.As stated above we are finding it difficult to find a great tenant who can take care of the house.Also some might think otherwise about our offer but the truth remains we're a couple looking to rent our house.I know in my heart the right person will locate me soon(someone who can understands our situation and be willing to work with us in faith).You should count yourself lucky to meet with this offer,because we decided to make it affordable,$900 per month (rent already include utilities;Water,Trash,Electricity e.t.c). An agent was to handle the property but due to commission issues it was expensive and i really don't want it to look like am after the money but a proper care of the house, though money is needed but most importantly the care of the house. The document and keys are with us but we have no problem getting it to you if you agree to our terms.Please understand me and do not think otherwise about this I promise you won't regret it.Feel free to go look at the house from the outside and call me via my cell phone number +23485660418894.

Property Basics;
Bedroom: 2.
Bathroom: 2
Sq footage: 871ft² .
Rent: 900.
Security deposit:400
Pets Allowed(hopefully trained ones)
Lease Term:A year or More..

Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for your paper work and i will be happy to give you a call,because it is best we speak over the phone.

LEASE APPLICATION FORM
FULL CONTACT NAME?
OCCUPATION?
RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESS?
YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER?
YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER?
YOUR WORKPLACE NUMBER?
BEST TIME TO REACH YOU?
AGE & MARITAL
STATUS?
OWN A PET?
OWN A CAR?
HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE
PREMISES?
HOW LONG DO YOU
INTEND TO RENT?
ANTICIPATED MOVE IN DATE?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DOWN PAYMENT TO ME?
REFERENCE?
FAMILY PICTURES IF ANY?

Best of regards
Bishop Stephen C Baldwin.


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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