Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Subject: Re: - $800 / 1br - 1 BEDROOM SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE FOR RENT (Portland, OR)
Reply-To: my home <[email protected]>

Thanks, My name is Raymond McDowell, I own the home you are interested in. The home is still available for rent, but I will only be interested in renting it out to a very responsible occupancy to maintain it like its own property.The house was formerly for sale before my wife advised that i should not sale it, that`s why i am renting it now. Presently i live & work in Suitland,MD. You can go ahead and view the surrounding of the house and neighborhood area at your own convenient time.

Address: 6321 SE 44th Avenue Portland, OR 97206

One months rent $800
security deposit of $700

Requested information for proper record and documentation such as :



Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?

Phone # : __________?

E-mail : __________?

Best time to call : __________?

How many proposed occupants : __________?

List all in addition to yourself including approx age : __________?

Present Address : __________?

City/State : __________?

Will you have pets : __________?

Please describe Breed, size : __________?

Personality of pet : __________?

Preferred move in date : __________?

Intended length of lease: __________?

Earliest possible date of deposit payment: __________?

Length of previous tenancy : __________?

Present occupation : __________?

Monthly Income: __________?

Are you a section 8 applicant : __________?

Do you run a business from home : __________?

If so what kind of business : __________?

Do you work late night : __________?

Do you smoke : __________?

Do you drink : __________?

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Rental/Lease comment:
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Looking forward to hear from you so we can proceed on the documentation and shipment of the keys to you.

Raymond McDowell.

(240) 528-8012


Best regards!

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.

We will be set to proceed... i will make all necessary arrangements to proceed with the shipment of the keys and documents to <Removed> once the fee is made and confirmed today, please once again don't let us down once you have fully moved in as we are really counting on you to take good care of the house. Below is my information needed to make the payment...
Payment Information:

Receiver: Raymond McDowell
City: Suitland
State: Maryland
Country: United States of America
Zipcode: 20746

So as soon as you make payment at the Money Gram local store you would be given some information,You would have to get back to me with the information below.

The scammer is using Goggle Voice number: 210 570 7196

This scammer is also using a house in Harvey, LA.

Below is the email. I have pictures and a copy of the lease agreement sent.

On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Staley Keith <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello BetterBizBureau, You are going to send the $700 deposit via Money Gram outlet at any walmart/grocery store closest to you, so we can secure the house for you.

Below is the payment information.

Receiver: Leona Keith
City: Russellville,
State: Arkansas
Country: United States of America
Zip Code: 72802

As soon as you send the payment from Money Gram Money Transfer Outlet close to you, 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. REFERENCE #:
3. Amount Sent:

I await your reply ASAP. Regard and God bless you!!!
Staley Keith.
On Friday, May 9, 2014 9:10 AM, BetterBizBureau wrote:
Hi Staley:

Here's the signed copy. As we discussed, I'll have the security deposit ready by May 22nd and I'll pay the rest of the move in fee ($1,000) by June 16, 2014, prior to moving in on June 30, 2014.


On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Staley Keith <[email protected]> wrote:

Attached is the lease agreement Document, kindly preview, sign and emailed back to me.

Staley.

On Friday, May 9, 2014 8:01 AM, Staley Keith <[email protected]> wrote:
Attached are Pictures of the house.

On Friday, May 9, 2014 7:28 AM, BetterBizBureau wrote:
> Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) :
> Phone # :
> E-mail :
> Best time to call : Anytime
> How many proposed occupants : 1
> List all in addition to yourself including approx age : none
> Present Address :
> City/State : FL
> Will you have pets : no
> Please describe Breed, size : n/a
> Personality of pet : n/a
> Preferred move in date : June 30, 2014
> Intended length of lease: 1 year (possibly 2)
> Earliest possible date of deposit payment: June 16, 2014
> Earliest possible date of rent payment: June 16, 2014
> Length of previous tenancy : 2 years
> Present occupation : Manager
> Monthly Income: 3,000
> Are you a section 8 applicant : no
> Do you run a business from home : yea
> If so what kind of business : agency
> Do you work late night : yes
> Do you smoke : no
> Do you drink : yes
> Rental/Lease comment: Relocating to Harvey. Will be an online adjunct professor and a graduate student. Possible long-term tenant of up to 5 years.




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On May 8, 2014, at 6:59 AM, Staley Keith <[email protected]> wrote:

> This is Staley Keith, I own the home you are interested in. My home is still available for rent, but I will only be interested in renting it out to a very responsible occupancy to maintain it like its own property. Presently, i live & work in Russellville, AR. You can go ahead and view the surrounding of the house and neighborhood area at your own convenient time. Here is my number; (210) 570-7196 Text while i'm unavailable.
>
> Address: 2237 S Friendship Dr Harvey, LA 70058
>
> Month's Rent: $1000
> security deposit: $700
> Total Move in fee: $1700
>
> Requested information for proper record and documentation such as :
>
> Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
> Phone # : __________?
> E-mail : __________?
> Best time to call : __________?
> How many proposed occupants : __________?
> List all in addition to yourself including approx age : __________?
> Present Address : __________?
> City/State : __________?
> Will you have pets : __________?
> Please describe Breed, size : __________?
> Personality of pet : __________?
> Preferred move in date : __________?
> Intended length of lease: __________?
> Earliest possible date of deposit payment: __________?
> Earliest possible date of rent payment: __________?
> Length of previous tenancy : __________?
> Present occupation : __________?
> Monthly Income: __________?
> Are you a section 8 applicant : __________?
> Do you run a business from home : __________?
> If so what kind of business : __________?
> Do you work late night : __________?
> Do you smoke : __________?
> Do you drink : __________?
> Rental/Lease comment: __________?
>
> Looking forward to hear from you so we can preview and proceed on the documentation and shipping.
>
> Staley Keith.
> On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 6:41 PM, BetterBizBureau wrote:
> Hello!
>
> I'm interested in this property. Is it still available?
>
> http://neworleans.craigslist.org/apa/4459565630.html