Room for Rent and other rental scams
#312857 by Michelle Wed Nov 23, 2016 12:18 pm
From: Dsra Dgsg <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Interest in Home to rent



Thanks for your Keen and obvious interest in our beautiful home,Before now its been an issue putting out our home for rent due to the bond we have developed with the house,Listening to advises from friends and since there are no family member around to take care of the house we decided to do this.

Firstly i will like to share with you about my little family,My Name is J L Willams I am a site project manager and my wife has a private practice as an attorney, i am a native of Parker, CO ). Actually I did reside in the house with my family and presently we have moved out due to my official job transfer to (Aurora,IL) as a site project manager with NEW SOUTH CONSTRUCTION (http://www.newsouthconstruction.com/) Construction Companies in (Aurora,IL). I wanted to sell the house but my wife suggest i rent it out to whoever that is ready to occupy it, So i will no longer sell it but I need to make sure you will take very good care of the house.

As it has been a tough decision for us,we require a very nice,experienced and genuine family to help keep the bond that we have with our home.Our house is intact with all amenities intact and working in perfect conditions,I would like to emphasize that you will find your new home enjoyable and you will definitely feel at home.Also the neighborhood is quite at peace and welcoming.

We have a cordial relationship with the neighborhood as it is a neighborhood where,everyone keep to themselves go about their business without interference from anybody and we expect that as you move in.Please keep to yourselves as this Our (home) that will become yours will provide all the warmth and joy that you require.

Endeavor as much as you can to keep the home tidy,the amenities in perfect working conditions and treat this home just like you would treat your own house.

HOUSE DESCRIPTION:
Property type: Single-Family Home
Address:22930 Blackwolf Way,Parker, CO 80138
Bedroom: 3
bathroom:2.5
Monthly Rent: $900
Security Deposit: $700 (Security Deposit is Refundable)
Utilities included in monthly rent
Pet: Accepted.

RENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
Do you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
When do you plan to move in, please write exact date?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Monthly income:____________________________?
If you are ask to make a down payment to secure the house today and take it off market, How much will you be able to pay:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
Do you wish to Rent to own :___________?

Regards.
J L Willams


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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