Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:51 am
From: "Steve Agardi" <[email protected]>
Date: Apr 15, 2015 3:11 AM
Subject: Re: 1bed 1bath home for rent - 1bd - 1052ft2
To: Michelle Banks
Cc:

Hello,


PEACE BE WITH YOU.


Thanks for your interest in my apartment,its very much available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because am not too keen about the rent amount but to whom i am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible,neat and ready to take great care of the apartment as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfort ability of the apartment, it is available for immediate move-in.

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent because i am among the missionaries posted to West Africa for humanitarian service and would spend couple of years before i would be through with my assignment here. So my family and i have decided that we would be moving to our other home in Seattle, Washington when we get back to the states,i would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with these details to enable us choose the right tenant.


LOCATION :( 2247 74th Street,East Elmhurst, NY 11370 )


Rent Per Month: $1000 (Including Utilities)


Security Deposit: $800 (Refundable)

Beds: 1

Baths: 1

Sqft: 1,520

Type: Single Family

Year built: 1991

Parking: --

Availability: now

Lease term: OneYear

Cooling: Wall

Pets: Yes

Utilities included: Water, Sewage, Garbage

Furnished: No

High-speed internet ready: YES

Onsite laundry: YES

Disability access: YES

Cooling system: Available

High Ceilings

Stainless Steel Appliances

Large Kitchen,

Brand New Cabinets,

Electric Cooker,

dish washer & Refrigerator

Heat and hot water,

Washer and Dryer in the apartment also.


COMPLETE THE TENANT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:


FIRST NAME:_________


MIDDLE NAME:_________________


LAST NAME:__________________


AGE:_____


SEX:________________


PROFESSION:________________


MARITAL STATUS____________


TIME ON YOUR JOB:______


PHONE NUMBERS


(CELL)PHONE____


(WORK)PHONE____


(HOME)PHONE_____


KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____


PRESENT ADDRESS:____


WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?


HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?_______


WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?________


HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT?______


IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-


DO YOU SMOKE?______________


DO YOU DRINK?_________


DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS____


After i have received these details above,myself and my wife will let you know our terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the apartment asap,

I hope to hear from you soonest.


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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