Room for Rent and other rental scams
#173194 by Con Warner Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:55 am
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 11:11
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: - $700 / 3br - Three bedrooms, 1 bath, remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances. (Evansville)
To: Con Warner

Thanks for your email. The house is still available. I decided to rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in West Africa, about 4 years.Let me start by introducing myself I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business. However, My name is ROBERT M JR WOOD, I own the house located at (409 W Evergreen Rd, Evansville, IN 47710) Due to my job as a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church International, You can visit our website (http://new.gbgm-umc.org/) I am presently serving as Area Financial Executive (AFE) with the United Methodist Church in Lagos, West Africa.I am responsible for receiving distribution of funds for various UMC projects in West Africa ,and all related works with other mission personnel. my current home is in the vineyard of the Lord in BENIN West Africa.I spent less time in the States so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in Africa that I decided to rent out the house. However, the initial plan was to sale out the House. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours.

The rent is $700 and $600 for Security Deposit
For this 3Bedroom,1Bathroom
Features: Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Washer & Dryer, Yard,A/C: Central,Heating: Heat Pump,Parking: Attached Garage,Parking Spaces: 2 Exterior Walls: Siding (Alum/Vinyl),Roof: Asphalt1 Unit.Basement: Full Basement..

LEASE APPLICATION FORM
FULL CONTACT NAME?
OCCUPATION?
RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESS?
YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER?
YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER?
YOUR WORKPLACE NUMBER?
WHAT TIME IS THE` BEST TIME TO REACH YOU?
AGE & MARITAL STATUS?
OWN A PET?
OWN A CAR?
HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE PREMISES?
ANTICIPATED MOVE IN DATE?
REFERENCE?
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Application Comment
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Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.

Regards
ROBERT M JR WOOD


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. 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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