Rental scammer - [email protected]

Cell # (504) 656-6428

[email protected] wrote:

Thanks for your mail. I have already penciled you the chosen dates. You are to get back to me with filled copy of the completed Rental Booking and Agreement form, I.D of the renter and arrival details if available now, as well as the deposit transfer receipt to have your reservation processed.

Enclosed is the payment instructions and rental booking and agreement form for you to complete with the necessary details. It is very important to indicate while filling out the rental booking form the number of guests coming with you and the check in and check out dates. You should return the paperwork via fax to FAX # 855-630-0756 or email attachment.

You can wire directly from your bank account or visit a Chase Bank to deposit cash to the bank. Please send the completed contract and payment confirmation once its completed. Once I have the paperwork with the copy of payment receipt, your reservation will be processed and you will have your PDF copy of reservation confirmation/receipt within 24 hours.

Thanks you,
Williams.

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.

Payment is requested to the bank account below. It has been reported for fraudulent use.

Bank Name : CHASE BANK
Account Name: Monica G. Williams
Account # : 215338683
Routing # : 065400137

This person Monica Williams got me. They provided all documents for contract and everything looked legit. Once transfer was done.. Never heard back..What can i do?

I'm sorry to read this, nastynoodles.

Unfortunately, It is unlikely that you will see your money again.
Please contact the bank that received the payment and also lodge a complaint at ic3.gov
If the payment was sent from your own bank account, then please inform them too. Send a copy of the emails between you and the scammer, including the payment receipt to the relevant bank/s

Do not expect a happy outcome though...