Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:54 am
From: "home portable" <[email protected]>
Date: Feb 9, 2014 11:11
Subject: Re: $700, 3br, perfect home for a perfect family
To: cON wARNER
Cc:

Thanks for your email and interest in renting my house..I am the owner of the house you are making inquiry of...Actually I resided in the house with my family before and presently we have moved out due to my transfer from my work. Presently my house is still available for rent for $700 USD (rent already includes utilities).More so Now, i am currently in marlboro maryland for an international followers of the Christian faith taking place at the marlboro maryland USA, by Pastor Brian Mentzer of Riverdale Ministry church of God . I will like to let you know that i initially wanted to sell the house but my wife adviced i rent it out to responsible people.

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 all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat 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.

I believe you have see how lovely it is if from only the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as an occupant. 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. Reason because, i couldnt find someone trust worthy to drop the keys and the necessary documents with as my call down here was so sudden. I do hope you understand.

THIS is THE ADDRESS OF THE HOUSE:(1343 E 91st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236)

MAGNIFICENT 2 FAMILY SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WITH DRIVEWAY AND A HUGE BACKYARD. THIS IS A 3 BEDROOMS 2 FULL BATHROOM HOUSE IS NEWLY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WITH A FINISHED BASEMENT. 1ST FLOOR HAS 2 BEDROOMS & A FULL BATHROOM. 2ND FLOOR HAS 1 BEDROOM WITH A BATHROOM. BOTH UNIT HAVE BRAND NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINET WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND BRAND NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. NEW HARDWOOD FLOOR, NEW WINDOWS, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING. BRAND NEW BOILER & HOT WATER TANK..utilities included, Water, Gas, electricity, Sewer, Garbage, Cable ready,well trained pet is allowed e.t.c Facilities also include: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer e.t.c

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

RENT APPLICATION FORM.

FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
DATE OF BIRTH:_________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
MARITAL STATUS:__________?
KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________
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?______________?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE MOVE IN DEPOSIT ($700) REQUIRED:______________?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____?

Looking forward to hearing from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you...Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this...

The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to...A Deposit of $700 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in...Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you...my number is (410) 775-6379. The house will be available for rent for a period of 6 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying there...

Regards and remain Bless
James Clifford Edward Jr


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card 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.

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by Sowhat23 Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:01 am
I got this yesterday when i asked about a cheap apt

Its from [email protected]

Hello

I hope this finds you happy, healthy and well today. My wife and I own the house and also want you to know that it was my transfer to (Miami, FL) that makes us to leave the house and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person and God fearing person who can take very good care of the house in my absence..we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean all the time and the person that will rent it to take it as if it were its own.So for now, We are in Miami, FL and will be staying here for the next 5 to 6 Years in our new house and we are also with the document of the house for rent, we try to look for another Agent that we can give this documents before we left but could not find, and we as well do not want our house to be used any how in our absence that is why we took the keys and the necessary paper works of my house along with us. i am currently in Miami, FL for an international followers of the Christian faith taking place at our new church Westside Church of Christ in Miami, FL. I hope you will promise me to take very good care of the House.. The House is very big and nice and it is in a nice area I have received many proposals today for my property but my wife and i want to give you this great opportunity to rent this house because we made the house inexpensive just because we believed even the poor and rich deserve a home to live So i hope you will promise us that you will take very good care of the house. So get back to me if you know you would handle our house with care or perhaps experience you have in renting home. I will send picture of the house to you when you get back to me in out next mail, Hope you are okay with the price of $700 per month and the security Deposit is $550.

THIS IS THE ADDRESS OF THE HOUSE: (920 Marco Pl # HOUSE, Venice, CA 90291)

I believe you have see how lovely it is if from only the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as an occupant. 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. This beautiful 2/2.5 townhouse in a popular community. Fully renovated kitchen, open floor plan, washer and dryer, and fenced courtyard. Water and cable included. Pets welcome. Quick move in.... utilities included, Water, Gas, electricity, Sewer, Garbage, Cable ready,well trained pet is allowed e.t.c Facilities also include: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer e.t.c

Text only (805) 242-1411 after filling out rental application.

RENT APPLICATION
--------------------------------------------
1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Marital Status?___________________________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house_________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property.
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?_______________
13) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month OR 3 months )
14)EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE OF DEPOSIT PAYMENT:______

Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Fedex next delivery package.. May GOD bless you and your family.

Text only (805) 242-1411

Regards.
Carmen E Mendez

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