Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Maansi Jain <[email protected]>
Date: October 1, 2013, 8:56:51 PM GMT+02:00
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Re: Flat Xberg

Greetings!

Thanks for your email.. The Apartment is still available. I decided to rent the Apartment because we are going to spend more time here in Philippines, Manila about 3 years.. Let me start by introducing myself.I must confess that I am very new in this landlord business..However, My name is Maansi Jain American Red Cross Lutheran Hospital Donor Center, and now he have been transfer to Philippines, Manila to work in a branch in Philippines, Manila We spent less time in the States so we could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when We knew how long we are going to stay in Philippines, Manila that We decided to rent out the Apartment. However, the initial plan was to sale out the Apartment. which we tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell. The utilities are included in the rent, because of this reason and more we need a responsible person 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.

Information about the Apartment below:

The rent is:EU500 Security Deposit: EUR400
1,Bedroom,1.5Bathroom

Pet are also Welcome.

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

RENT APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:__________________

MIDDLE NAME:_________________ ?

LAST NAME:__________________ ?

PROFESSION:________________ ?

EMAIL :__________________?

(CELL) PHONE (____)__________

(WORK) PHONE (____)__________ ?

(HOME) PHONE (____)__________ ?

KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________

PRESENT ADDRESS:_____________________ ?

CITY:_______________ ?

STATE:______________ ?

ZIP CODE:____________ ?

WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________ ?

IF YOU HAVE A PET,

NAME OF PET:_____________ ?

KIND OF PETS:_____________ ?

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TAKE NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY DRIVE BY AND SEE MY PLACE FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT IF DRIVE BY THE HOME YOU MAY SEE A SIGN THERE, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT IT BELONGS TO OUR PREVIOUS AGENT SO YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND DON'T HAVE TO CALL THEM BECAUSE THEY TO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE HOME ANYMORE! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RENTING GET THE APPLICATION FORM FILLED OUT AND SEND IT BACK TO ME ..

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.

From: Maansi Jain <[email protected]>
Date: 20/10/2013 10:01 (GMT+02:00)

Subject: Re: 2 bedroom flat in Morningside - Tribeca - Free Property Ads


Thank you for the most eloquent response to my listing, I'm the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. Actually i resided in the apartment with my family, before, and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my church where i work for and now situated in (west africa,Nigeria) and presently my Apartment is still available for rent and I'm not willing to sale my apartment anymore. It include the Utilities such as Dishwasher,Fridge , Stove ,Assigned / Secured parking ,Fitness facilities ,microwave , Washer , Dryer , Cable /Satellite ,Internet connectivity ,Storage locker,Fireplace,Packing, I have my furniture in the Apartment if you which to move in with your furnished items, no problem.you can put my own furniture in the store, Please i want you to note that i'm a kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent, i will want you to take absolute care of my Apartment and I want you to treat it as your own, money is not the most important thing but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.I look forward to hearing from you asap so i have included an Application Form to fill out below,fill it out and send it back to me and discuss on how to get the apartment for rent,...Looking forward to hear from you soon.so if you are Ok with this please return the application form in your next e-mail. Like i said earlier we are not just after the rent money,but you have to promise to keep the Apartment tidy always.


PROPERTY FEATURES
2 Bedroom
2 bathroom
Address :166 Rivonia Road, Sandton 2057, South Africa
Rental : R5,000 Utilities Included
Damages and Security Deposit :- R2,500(Refundable once your leaving the apartment)
Heating features: Central, Electric Source
Status: Active & Available Now
Smoking: Allowed
Lease terms: Short & Long term


RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
( Private and Confidential )

1)Your Full Name_________________________ ____________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ________________________ _______
3)How old are you___________________________ __
4)Are you married _ _____________________________ _____
5)Occupation __ _________________________
6)Current rent payment ____ __________________________ ___________
7)Reason for moving out?_______ _________
8)How many people will be living in the apartment ____________ _________________
9)Sex:________________________ ______
10)How long are you willing to stay _______ ____________________-
11)When do you intend to move in ___
12)Do you have a pet ______________________________ _______
13)Do you smoke
14)Pictures of the Occupant that will stay in our home ?


Awaiting your reply soon. May you and your family continue to be blessed

Yours Sincerely

From: Maansi Jain [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 21 October 2013 03:00 PM

Subject: Re: 2 bedroom flat in Morningside - Tribeca - Free Property Ads

Thank you for getting back to me with the application form, I am more than happy to inform you that your application has been considered and accepted. I have prepared the keys and documents that will be mailed via DHL service to you.kindly let me know if you are ready to make the deposit payment for me to start the shipping arrangement of key and the necessary document to the following address that you fill in the application form then you have the key by next day delivery 10:30 am your local time Via DHL courier service.l want you to know that we can let you stay in our home till the period of time you wish to,and the utilities are together with the rent payment and also when next you are paying for the rent you can have the utilities change to your name but for now let them still be on my name.So you can use them anytime but make sure you take proper care of our properties.I will pay you a visit after you have moved into our home to see how you are maintaining it,my secretary will be receiving the deposit payment from you via western union money transfer since i talk it over with a friend here and she said it's reliable,secured and fast,i wish you best of luck in your work, from your profile i can see that you are responsible and a hard working person. As soon as the deposit payment has been made via western union outlet nearest to you.I will go to DHL office in other to start the shipping arrangement of the key and package to your address immediately,then get back to you with the shipment details. Get back to me via email if you will need me to send you the information which you will use to make the payment via western union transfer outlet nearest to you.My regards to everyone in the family and once again we are happy to have you as our new tenant.


Please take absolute care of the apartment as soon as you have the key because i don't want in a situation where by later i will regret of letting the house for rent to you hope you can understand.

Look forward to hear from you.

Best Regard,

P.s Attached are pictures of the apartment and my family. I love my family very much.I personally don't take pics they just happen to get me on this day,i think it will help to know us a little bit.We are good people.