Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Blessed Home <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 11:11
Subject: Re: Lead for 63 Summit Aveunit 1, Brookline, MA 02446
To: Con Warner


Hello how are you doing? Thanks for your email, I have decided to rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in COLOMBIA my family and i will be here for about 5 years due the nature of my job. Let me start by introducing myself, and I must confess I am very new in this landlord business. However, I own the house located at: 63 Summit Aveunit 1, Brookline, MA 02446 3 bed, 1.5 bath Home, the initial plan was to sell the house but sometimes the Realtor inflates the price and it takes longer to sell, because of this reason we have decided to rent out the house to a responsible tenant that can take very good care of the property as we are not after the money, we want it to be clean and tidy at all time. Pets are allowed as long as they are not destructive.

In case you see any sign board, they are the Realtor in charge of my house before I decided to take over by my self. I am no more working with them and don't bother to contact them because formerly i wanted to sell the house before me and my Lovely Family now decided to rent it out instead of selling it out.

The rent is $900 and security deposit is 800 and total move-in cost is $1700. Here is the number to text me (832) 380-4179 because i might be busy at work and i also check my email often so feel free to contact me via email or text message for any further inquiries. You can drive-by to view the outside and neighborhood of the house and get back to me asap.


DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE.
ADDRESS: 63 Summit Aveunit 1, Brookline, MA 02446
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms:1.5
1,359 sq ft
Rental price: per $900 month and security Deposit is $800 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent Pets Welcome.


RENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1)Your Full Name?
2)Your Full current Address?
3)Your Phone number?
4)Are you married?
5)How many people will be living in the house and there ages?
6)Have you ever had any Police case if yes state the reason?
7)Why are you leaving your current house?
8)Do you have a pet?
9)Picture of the occupant?
10)Do you have a car?
11)Occupation?
12)When would you like to move-in?
13)How long are you willing to stay in the house?
14)Do you have any references if yes list there contacts?
15)Would you like to rent to own in future?
16)Are you ready to make the refundable security deposit of $800 and the first month rent $900

I ___________________, CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.I will be looking forward to hearing back from you with all this detail, so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated, so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services.

You can text me anytime @ 803) 814-5679 OK.

Joshua Blouwolff.

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.

[email protected] now has a new email address and it is [email protected] he goes by the name Mr. Nicholas and has 3 properties available for rent to own currently on Zillow. All homes are listed for sale at $80,000 and offers $900 monthly $900 deposit.
I looked up the address again and it now has a different email address and states the following:
This Single Family Home In (9817 Stripling Drive Fort Worth, TX 76244) is Currently Available For Lease To Own For Just $900 Monthly With Utilities Included. Available For Immediate Move In... Available Starting From October 6th, Call Michael. (334) 625-9120 And Email.. ([email protected])

He had two homes available and I went to both. at the first house the key lock box was open and empty. I went to the second house he had available and there was a for rent sign outside and spoke to to Mr. Nicholas Dixon got the keys from the lock box and looked inside the home. He stated to take the keys as I had been "approved" to own the home.
Red flags:
-I looked up the house on the Tarrant county property records and two different LLCs owned the homes.
-When I asked if he could show proof that he owned the home, he stayed silent
-When I received the lease contract it stated they wanted payment sent to Western Union.
-When I told him there were no keys at the first house, he said that the contractor's must've taken them as they are doing work on the house.. Contractor's never take keys!
-Never met in person.
-Lease agreement signature had Approved stamps on each page already.
-Contract never stated that at the end of the term there would be an option to buy the home.
-Offer is too good to be true

They post these offers for less than 24 hours on Zillow/Trulia.
Here is the initial email that got sent to me:
Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent to own and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are in Tennessee is because I got transferred from my church to Tennessee where I work as a volunteer with Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability (ECFA), and my wife is also a missionary's dealing with Bible Translation and literacy worldwide.And we are here in Tennessee based on our son`s condition, our son has been fighting cancer for two years now, this is the major thing we considered and decided to go on with the transfer. We will be away for 4 to 5 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. 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 were going to stay in Tennessee that was why I decided to put the house for rent to own.... However, the initial plan was to put the house for sale which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the price and it takes longer to sell. I am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website, The property is on a rent to own basis. 50% of the monthly rent goes as credit to the purchase of the property, after a year lease tenant can pay the remaining purchase price to own the property. The rent includes all utilities and close to all amenities. The place is available for immediate move in. INCLUDED IN THE RENT: Light, Cable, Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle - Toaster - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Dryer - Heat - Water - Washing Machine and Electric.

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
1. Full name:
2. Profession:
3. Present Address of the applicants:
4. Reasons for Leaving:
5. How long do you intend staying:
6. Do you smoke or drink? (We just want to know don't get it twisted) no hard feelings
7. Intended length of lease:
8. Cell & Home:
9. Email address:
10. Single Or Married? (children):
11. Pet: If any ( ):
12. How much do you have at hand today to secure the property:
13. How often do you do your current house cleaning:
14. Date of Tenancy:
15: Can we trust you and our house safe keeping in your hand?
This is an easy way for me to screen applicants based on previous rental history and employment information. If you have a felony or bad tenant history, I'm flexible and I'll work with you.
House Address : (9817 Stripling Drive Fort Worth, TX 76244)

=============================PROPERTY DESCRIPTION...........
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Number of Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft :2,437

Rent: $900
Refundable security Deposit: $900


The rental fee is inclusive with utilities.
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.

My regards to your family.
Sincerely;Mr Nicholas
Call or Text (901) 402-8537

Well I'm glad I looked this guy up. It looks like he's still pulling this stuff, with a new email.

From: [email protected]

Thanks so much for getting back to me regards to my available home for rent. I'm very sorry for the lateness reply because i was little busy in the office here and I have an hard time to check my email. The house is still available but presently I'm not around, that's why am looking for an quick responsible and honesty tenant that can rent and take very good care of the house and treat as own for me as soon as possible he/she move in. Please note that, we are a kind and honest family, that spent a lot on property that is available for rent, so in one accord, we are soliciting for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own. You can drive by the house anytime to take a look at the area and surroundings.

The rent are including the Utilities are intact such as Dishwasher,Dryer, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer,Air Condition,Sewage,Trash, all included in the monthly rent.

IF YOU REALLY HAVE INTEREST IN RENTING OUR HOME, KINDLY GET BACK TO US WITH THE APPLICATION BELOW

RENT APPLICATION FORM AND TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU.

1) Your Full Name?
2A) Home Phone ?
2B) Cell Phone Number ?
3) Your Full Address ?
4) How old are you?
5a) Are you married?
5b) How many people will be living in the house?
6a) Do you have a pet?
6b) What type?
7a) Do you have a car?
7b) What type?
8 ) Occupation?
9) Do you smoke?
10) Do you Drink ?
11) Do you work at Night ?
12) What is your monthly income?
13) Type of Account?
14) Reference Contact Name and Address?
15) When do you intend Moving in?
16) Private Email:
17) When can you pay for your Deposit to secure or Total move in?
18) How many Months Lease you want to Sign?
19) Please Attached your Picture.

Notice : Text me once you fill out the application or text me at #(312)646-0095... Await your prompt reply so that we can discuss on the rental terms and agreement, please we are renting the house to you base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words. So please do not let us down in maintaining this our property and God bless you more as you do this.

Attn : The rent are including the Utilities are intact such as
Dishwasher,Dryer,
Electric Stove,Fridge,Washer,
Air Condition,Sewage,Trash.

All included in the monthly rent,as i am in a governmental programmer that sponsors my utilities on monthly basis etc.

HOUSE DESCRIPTION:
Bedrooms: 3 Beds
Bathrooms:2 Baths
House Address: 132 Inca St, Denver, CO 80223
All Pets Allow : Dog , Cat , Fish.

Monthly Rent : $900
Deposit : $900
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Total Move in $1,800
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Regards

Blessed House
[email protected]

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I thought it was a little too good to be true.