Room for Rent and other rental scams
by craziladi Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:43 am
I received almost the same from email address Olia Kaiy <[email protected]>
I live in Jerusalem. Here are 2 of the emails I received~note the 2nd one was from the "wife"::

Thanks you for your interest
Sorry for late reply have been busy with work I got a 3 Years contract to work with a major printing firm in Alaska and that is the main reason why am renting out my apartment to out , the unit is currently vacant and locked while I'm seeking to find suitable , responsible couples , single or Student and if i may ask how long are you willing to stay ? . The apartment is furnished with all the necessary equipment and appliances and its inclusive all the bills too. ( Apartment location ...... Chayim Bajayo 9/2 Jerusalem )

We offering the latest in contemporary features, including a spacious bedroom with an oversize walk in closet and large bathroom. The Apartment is a room apartment,the room as a Bathroom and Toilet , with a Kitchen. The kitchen Appliances-including, fridge / freezer and a dishwasher, four burner gas hob with an oven are present.The apartment has refrigerator and garbage disposal, kitchen and the site of the laundry, screen door that slipped of order in the lateral entrance.Newly renovated and we have each convenience that you could always wish.

Once you agreed to abide by with the following rules below, kindly get back to me with your application form ATTACHED to this email with pictures. As soon as your Application form is approved i will email you the copy of the contract for review .
............... APPLICATION FORM.............
Your Full Name
Your Full Address & Phone Number
How old are you?
Are you married?
How many people will be living in the house?
Do you have a pet? pets are allowed
Occupation?
how long are you willing to stay
Date of move in and out...
Sex..................Male or Female.

TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is for long and short term , from 2 month or 1yrs and can be renewed
~It can be rented furnished or unfurnished, but this is furnished apartment.
~ You will have to take good care of my unit
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed

I’d have actually left it vacant, but my wife advised that I must rent it out. It's one bedroom & one bathroom, furnished, electricity, water and Parking space are included in the monthly rent. The rent, which includes all utilities is ILS 2,800 per month. A Refundable damage deposit of ILS 2,800 will be paid alongside the rent before you move in. I will like you to tell me about yourself because I am interested in knowing your capability of funding the rent and taking care of my apartment.
Thanks and best regards
Kindly call or text me for more details (661) 401-5821
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On 30 March 2015 at 21:43, Olia Kaiy <[email protected]> wrote:
Kindly forward your number to me my husband will call you as soon as possible, before that i will like to make some things clear before we proceed further with the sign contract. Your first rent and deposit will be made directly to our shipping agent here in US via Money Gram transfer. After you move into the apartment we will set up Bank of America for you to make rent transfer every month because we have close our previous account in Israel due to charges . The keys will be deliver to your temporary address via UPS within 48hrs after the shipping agent confirm your payment .
As soon as you are ready to proceed further kindly forward your number to my email.
Regards

When I called the first (and only) number I got an answering machine and left a message. When I did get a call back it was from a private number

Too much coincidence to be for real. Well, back to apartment hunting I guess
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