Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:48 am
From: "Raymond Phillip" <[email protected]>
Date: Apr 15, 2015 10:15 AM
Subject: RE: Yes Apartment Still Available - 1bd
To: Michelle Banks>
Cc:

Hello,

Thank you for responding back to me so swiftly on our apartment. I would like you to know that it is still very much available for rent, I am only willing to give it out to a Good and Responsible person. A lot of people are contacting me for the apartment so i ask the Craigslist to take off the add from the site. It’s indeed a lovely and comfortable home and available to move in as soon as possible. It's a 1 bedroom apartment very spacious for a comfortable living. More pictures would be sent to you after we receive your next response. Before you fell out the rental form, make sure you understand the contact of my email.

The property is located at: 67-40 Yellowstone Blvd Queens, NY 11375

Rent Per Month: $800 (Including Utilities)
Gas, Heat, Electricity
Security / Deposit: $500 (REFUNDABLE)
1 Bedroom 1.0 Bath

Well-Kept North Side Doorman Building with Live-In Super and Laundry On-Site. 5 Minutes to 24-Hour CVS, Starbucks, Grocers, Casual Dining and R and M Trains at 67th Avenue. Sorry, this is NOT a pet friendly building. Apartment Features: 700 ASF; Hardwood Floors, Foyer with Coat Closets, Nice size Living Room, Windowed Galley Kitchen, Elevated Separate Dining, King-Size Bedroom, Windowed Modern Bath and 6 Closets in Total. Heat and hot water included in rent.


I and my wife just relocated to South East Asia, For the Missionary work and would be away for four (4) years, so you can stay as long as you wish to, provided we have Full Corporation and better understanding. Keys and lease contract agreement would be sent via ups next day delivery for viewing and move in.

I would like you to fill out the rental form below:

Full name:
Present address:
Occupation:
Age:
Phone Number:
Do you have pet:
Credit Statues:
What is the best time to call you:
When you are planning on moving in:
Period of time you are planning to stay:
Do you work late night:
How many people would be moving in with you:
How soon can you make the deposit:

There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing directly with me the Landlord and that is why the home is affordable After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then let you know my terms. Pets are allowed. I hope to hear from you soonest. Home still in Great condition.


God Bless,
Rev Raymond


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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