Room for Rent and other rental scams
#330646 by Michelle Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:20 am
Janet Medina <[email protected]> wrote:


Hi
I appreciate your intent of renting my apartment. My names are Janet medina,i am a travel Nurse and have just been transferred to start my new rotation at Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg SC for 9 months from Now until mid next year, I just arrived here in Spartanburg a week before I start work and also have my accommodation situation sorted out ASAP.

I have since been doing rotation as a travel nurse mostly on short term basis as I look to improve myself professionally and financially on a yearly basis, this is the first time I am having to leave the apartment for up to 9 months so it's a new adventure for me. I initially had no plans of renting out my apartment, but since I have a long term lease with the landlord and the building and my contract with the landlord permits me subleasing my apartment, instead of leaving the apartment empty, when there are a whole lot of people in need of a place to stay, I decided to make my apartment affordable, look for someone who would occupy and take good care of the unit while I am away, and at the same time, getting some money for myself.

The rent covers utilities (electricity,water, gas, cable, telephone, internet and garbage disposal and 1 car parking space). There are no restrictions to having pets in the unit, but I would prefer you not to have more than 2 pets. My apartment is perfectly furnished and designed, but I could move all my furniture into storage if you want to move in with your personal properties.There are no background checks or management processes required to secure the apartment, just the usual data form and a sublease agreement to sign and finalize. And since I have a long-term existing lease in the building, the rents (and deposit) will be paid to the landlord on a monthly basis by check or bank transfer.
The apartment is exactly like in the pictures,and the apartment is not shared, it's fully furnished and renovated, from the living room w/pull-over sofa, television set, cable, table, center carpet. The kitchen has a micro wave, electric kettle, oven, gas cooker frying pans and cooking pots, dishes and various sets of cutlery. there is a big wardrobe in the bedroom which has drawers, duvet, and bed sheets etc.

Before we go any further, I will like to know a little about you, how many persons you intend to live in the apartment? and for how long? and also a promise that you will take very good care of the place and the facilities. Should you need more information, I am at your disposal.

Thanks
Janet


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, MoneyGram or Bank Transfer 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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#357944 by BellaLuluBelle Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:48 pm
I just encountered this scammer. Has an apartment available in Boston for a ridiculously cheap amount. She even sent me an ID card. I’m thinking identity theft. I’ve been engaging in conversation and asking about the apartment to see how far we go with the fakeness.
#357945 by Bryon Williams Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:53 pm
We suggest that you do not play criminals.

Was the email address used the same as posted.

If not please post the emails sent to you minus your personal information.

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#357961 by BellaLuluBelle Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:01 am
From: Janet Medina < [email protected] >
Subject: More about my apartment

Hello,

I appreciate your intent of renting my apartment and sorry for the late response.

I am a committee member in Lifelong AIDS Alliance, and we are on a campaign program that recently commenced. We are visiting the major areas of Spartanburg SC and will be away for approximately 11 months due to my current assignment. My landlord is currently with her daughter in Texas due to sickness.

I recently came down here to join my colleagues, and just having introductions, orientations, conferences and getting familiar with the environment for now. I initially had no plans of renting out my apartment, but since I have a long term lease with the building, and my contract with the landlord permits me subleasing my apartment, instead of leaving the apartment empty, when there are a whole lot of people in need of a place to stay, I decided to make my apartment affordable, look for someone who would occupy and take good care of the unit while I am away, and at the same time, getting some money for myself.
The rent covers utilities (electric, water, gas, cable, telephone, internet and garbage disposal and 1 car parking space). There are no restrictions to having pets in the unit, but I would prefer you not to have more than 2 pets. My apartment is perfectly furnished and designed, but I could move all my furniture into storage if you want to move in with your personal properties.
My apartment is located at
50 West Broadway #3 Boston MA.
it is exactly like in the pictures, not shared, fully furnished and renovated, from the living room w/pull-over sofa, television set, cable, table, center carpet. The kitchen has a microwave, electric kettle, oven, gas cooker frying pans and cooking pots, dishes and various sets of cutlery. there is a big wardrobe in the bedroom which has drawers, duvet, and bed sheets etc.
Before we go any further, I will like to know a little about you, how many persons intend to live in the apartment? and for how long? and also a promise that you will take very good care of the place and the facilities.
I am currently away from the area as i said so i will not be arranging a showing but i can make pictures of the place available at anytime to give you full insight of the place.


Thanks,
Janet
#357962 by Bryon Williams Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:04 am
Hello,

Future advice.

Make sure you can physically go inside any rental and meet the landlord face to face prior to renting.
Ask any questions you may have on Scamwarners if in doubt.
Thanks


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, MoneyGram or Bank Transfer 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.

Please contacta moferatorstor if you have a question or information about this post.



Please do not tell the scammer he is posted here.


Please remember the fallen. https://www.odmp.org/
#358000 by BellaLuluBelle Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:06 pm
Latest response:

From: Janet Medina <[email protected]>
Date: 3/9/18 11:49 AM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Re: More about my apartment

Hello

Payment would be made to the landlord via bank deposit once we are done with the necessary paperwork,As i said earlier, i will be away for approximately eleven months which is from now till through the end of February next year. Let me know if we are good to go so i can forward to you the rental application form to fill and send it back to me so we can proceed. I will have my furniture moved to the storage on the day you move in no worries about that. The landlord will need your first month rent($1250) and a refundable security deposit($1250) after signing the necessary paperwork for you to move in.

Best regards
Janet

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