Rental Scammer - [email protected]

This scammer is using the name of the real owner to commit this crime.

From: Meredith Macfarlane [mailto: [email protected] ]
Subject: Re: Perfectly situated 3-bedrooms, 2.5 bath Longview Townhome





Hello,



Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and wife just traveled to South Africa for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (http://www.sim.org/index.php/content/our-purpose).



We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to rent the house in care of an agent but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to secure someone before leaving the country.



Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?



FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.



AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.



Rental Price: $1200 per month and security Deposit is $1000 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.



Pets are Welcome.



Below is the address to the house:



Address: 475 Parkview Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487



Please if you are ready now to occupy the House kindly provide the information below for record purpose:





PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF





****RENT APPLICATION DETAILS****



1)Your Full Name__________________________



2) A)Your Full Address _________________________



B)Phone Number_______________________



3)How old are you_______________________



4)Are you married_______________________



5)How many people will be living in the house______



6)A)Do you have children_____



B)Ages_____



7)Do you have a car________



Do you have a pet_____



Occupation___________



A)Reason for changing job__________



B)Your aim of moving in_________



9)Monthly income__________



10)When will you like to move in______________



11)How long will you like to rent the property__________



12)Reason for relocating___________



13)Do you work late night_______



A) Do you smoke________



B) Do you Drink_________



14) Picture of you and your family________



A) Reference Contact Name and Address_______



15) When can you pay for your deposit to secure or move in__________



16) Let me know the amount you have right now to pay_____



Regards.

Rev. Macfarlane

(413) 497-0668 or +27646384897

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.