Rental Scammer - [email protected]

This email came from a Michael Ceme (email: [email protected]):

Hello ,


My name is Michael Ceme. I'm a project manager in civil engineering. I just moved in Alabama because my company has won an auction for a big construction project. I'll stay here for the next 3-4 years or more so I won't come back. I'm looking for someone to live in my house from there.

I will tell you from the beginning that I don't have a problem if you are a student or if you would like to keep pets there, as long as you clean up after them. The minimum lease is available for Long and also Short Term Lease, very important, the utilities are included in the price per month.Please i want you to note that i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this House and want you to treat it as your own, It is not the money that is the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all time so that i will be glad to see it in a perfect condition when i come for a check up.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.The House is located at: 3210 171st Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98008

Amenities in the House:
Appliances: Electric Stove, Fridge,/Interior: Air
Conditioning,Microwave,Balcony, Deck, Patio or Porch,Over sized Closets,Internet Cable Access Ready,Washer & Dryer Connections,Furnished Hardwood Floor,Ceiling Fan(s),Parking,Dishwasher,(gas),and Snow removal.(Hydro is extra),Extra Storage Area, Fireplace.Tenant Criteria: Smoking Outside, Pets allowed....

The rent is:$800
Security Deposit:$800
Pets Allowed:All Pets
Availability:Available Now for move in..

*****RENTAL APPLICATION FORM****


SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.

FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE LIVING IN THE HOUSE________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________?
CITY: _______________?
STATE:______________?
ZIP CODE: ____________?
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING ____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN______________?
MONTHLY INCOME
IF YOU HAVE A PET_________,
NAME OF PET: _____________?
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____?
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENT____?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT____?
PICTURE OF OCCUPANT______?

NOTE : I'm 50 years old and as I told you, I'm a project manager and my job even if is paid very well, requires that I move a lot and without notice. You can move in the House in the same day that you will receive the keys. The only problem is that I'm already in Alabama because we started the work, but you don't need to worry because I've made all arrangements to rent the House from here. i would like to know a little something about you. Don't be offended but i must know to who i will rent my House. Kindly get back to me with the Below information..

Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form, I can guarantee you that this is a great House so looking forward to a future collaboration and friendship.
Cheers

Yes, he is a rental scammer. He has listing across the US. Scammers phone number (720) 445-5716 , 7204455716


Con Warners writes:

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.

I just dealt with michael today there were way to many red flags popping up as we email but i continued to see what info i could get from him my last email was this:    Here is the details to have the funds sent to,.I will get the keys and the documents ready for shipment.  send the payment to the below information via Western Union. money in minutes


Receiver's Name : Maurica Schaaf

City: Parrish
state: Alabama
Zipcode:35580                         


when you send the payment you will get back to me with the information below

1. Full Sender's Name
2. Address Including Zip Code
3. MTCN Number #
4.Amount Sent....$



Once I receive the payment information from you, I will get the keys shipped to you through Fed Ex  courier service {Overnight Delivery} and the shipment tracking number will be emailed to you so that you can know the exact time the package will be delivered to you so that you can move in at your own convenience time.Hope to hear from soonest
Michael.