Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:25 pm
From: "DAVIS LAWRENCE B - [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Subject: $2000 / 4br - 3350ft² - Gorgeous 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Settlers Creek Home (WACO)

Hello sorry for the late response,

We are pleased that you have an interest in our house, Our lovely home is still available for lease and we want responsible adults/family who are neat and also believe that they have what it takes to take care of our house as if it were theirs. My wife and I initially had it up for sale but had a change of mind in leasing it out ourselves because the agent that was in charge of our rental property was asking too much of an agent fee and also making it difficult for people who cannot afford the rent, stay away from renting my house.

The reason why our house is up for lease is because I got transferred from my place of work to Houston TX now to West Africa I will be away with my family for at least 4 to 5 years because of the love I have for them, I have decided not to sell our house and also assuring them that we only have few years to spend here and will be willing to lease it out to person/family who is willing to assure us of taking absolute care of our home and pay their rent on time. I will start by telling you more in regards me and my family. I have a twin daughters named Leslie and Lydia (4yrs) . I work as a Robotic Programmer & Welder/Fitter here in Africa and got married to a lovely wife who is a member of Joyce Meyer Ministries . We will be very pleased if we can find the right tenant to rent our home, a person who is a clean freak and does not tolerate anything that has to do with dirt... we also would like to know more about you and your family, your renting
experience and how long and when you plan moving into our home.Please note that you will only be able to drive by the House for now but can't have a look at the interior until I have sent the keys and documents of the House to you.

House Address
89 Settlers Crk Waco, TX

Monthly Fee ; $2000
Security Deposit: $1200

Pets Allowed:

Available :Available Now for move in.

So pls get back to me today.
I await your reply ASAP.

The rental fee is inclusive with utilities and my home available as at this moment.
As soon as you get back to me I will email a rental application form for you to fill and get back to us with your information so that we can know you better.So please get back to me today.I await your reply ASAP.
YOU CAN CONTACT US ON THIS NUMBER BELOW:

+2348129864462 OR 0118129864462
God Bless You
DAVIS LAWRENCE B and Family


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.

How are you doing? My wife and I sends our heartfelt appreciation and warmth greetings to you. We went through your application and Most especially your mail, You gave us an inner peace of mind that really got us going. Your re-assuring mail that our home will be taken care of well as if it were yours is something that makes me want to rent to you.To sustain the Life we do not really require much. It takes only a little food,something to wear and a place to" lie down". The rich might have an abundance of this things,and the poor may have to struggle to obtain what they need.What difference there is, however, is equalized when life comes to its end-everything comes to naught.(Eccl.9:5,6).Thus Life to have meaning and worth, it cannot and should not simply consist of things that one can acquire or possess.Whether we are rich or poor,we do not have complete control over how long we may live or whether we will even be alive tomorrow.The bible clear shows that Only God alone is the source of life and only he can grant faithful ones the real life or everlasting life without end in Heaven. You are just an accurate example of the fulfillment of psalm 23..which God has promised to make you lie down in grassy pastures and he further says :By well watered resting places He shall conduct you, verse 6 says surely Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life; And you will dwell in the house of the lord forever and ever.
I would like you to know that we are in need of tenant that would be capable of paying the Rent,is that okay now? so we suggest you come up with the refundable security deposit in order to proceed with keys and other documents so when you move in then you'll be able to send the first month rent.
Below are the contents of the document that will be shipped to you Via FedEx mailing service to the address you ll give to me in the Application Form.
1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2) Paper/Permanent house form(Containing your reference details)
3) The house documentary file.
4) Letter of Access
5) Payment Receipt.
6) Full address and driving direction/description of the house.
I will also need you to confirm your delivery details and also to answer the below questions so as to certify my worries about you taking charge of my house:

Delivery Name:
Delivery Address:
Phone #:

You are going to send the payment to me here and below is my information to send the payment, through western union money transfer nearest to you or you log on to www.westernunion.com and make the payment online... Just go to any walmart or grocery near you with this information and send the payment.

RECEIVERS NAME :DAVIS LAWRENCE

RECEIVERS ADDRESS: 44B,Saint Patrick Ave .

CITY: ILORIN

COUNTRY:NIGERIA

ZIPCODE: 23401

TEXT QUESTION: YOU ARE?

TEXT ANSWER: BLESSED

As soon as you send the payment from the Western Union Money Transfer, you would be given some information. You would have to get back to me with following information:

1. Full Sender's Name And Address Including Zip Code:

2. MTCN NUMBER:

As soon as i confirm the payment, I will send the necessary keys of the house to you through FEDEX and get back to you with the Tracking number and the arrival time of the the keys.

Thanks And God Bless You .....
So please get back to me today.
I await your reply ASAP

Email: [email protected]

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