Room for Rent and other rental scams
#243439 by Michelle Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:19 pm
From: Aaron Thomas <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 11:11 AM
To: Michelle Banks


Hello Michelle

The apartment is available, private 1 bedroom apartment not sharing with anyone.

The dates are not guaranteed until the booking has been confirmed! Reservations are given to the guest who books first.

We receive many inquiries so if you are truly set on booking with us, don't sit on it for too long!

The dates you want might be given to someone else.

It is $1800 per month,

RESERVATION PROCEDURE: To reserve the apartment, we require a deposit of 50% of the first month rental fee which is $900 plus a security deposit of $500 to be paid in advance.

Advise about preferred method of payment for your security deposit (Bank account transfer/PayPal).

Total advance deposit is $1400

The security deposit should be returned to you, if the apartment is in good condition, upon your departure.

The rental balance payment of $900 for the first month due upon arrival.

Please provide it in cash or money order, traveler’s check, certified checks.

All utilities are included in the rent. No Tax or Broker fee.

Amenities includes: Air conditioning ; taxes bills, cleaning bills has all been taken care off;provided is high quality towels; linens and dishes;flat screen TV with cable and DVD player; fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher; kitchenware, Refrigerator; microwave; Ice Maker;Washer/Dryer; Wi-Fi Internet Access.

All renters must be 18 years or older (only exception is a child staying with parents/guardian).

Reservations canceled less than 30 days in advance are non-refundable.

* MUST contact us few days before Arrival to arrange the check in time!!

Renter most be respectful to neighbors and keep the apt clean. No parties or gatherings allowed unless discussed.

When staying at this residence, you agree to the following: * Turn off air conditioners when out of the house * Separate recyclables from trash and put each in the appropriate disposal bin * NOT to have more people staying in the house than originally agreed unless specifically discussed * NOT to leave permanent damage to any furniture or personal belongings (otherwise appropriate reimbursement will be expected) * NOT to engage in any form of domestic abuse

Receive a rental agreement with a 48 hours CONDITIONAL reservation. Review, fill out , initial and sign all forms and e-mail them within 24/48 hours upon receipt.

If a signed rental agreement and security deposit are not received within 48 hours, the property will be returned to the rental market immediately.

Once you have made the payment, I will issue you a receipt confirming your payments.

If you would like to make a reservation I will be happy to send you a booking form.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

Thomas


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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