> From: jean p lucas [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 6:46 AM
> To: Michelle Banks
> Subject: Re: ITS AVAILABLE HURRY NOW IN HAWAII 2 BED & 2BATH
>
> Hello
>
> Good to read from you, I want you to know that i am not in
> the State for now, I am out of the State to attend to my other client
> on my other Property in (Texas), and it will take me up to 2/3years to
> do that. So i am looking to rent this unit out for a long/short term
> purpose. You will not be sharing the property with anybody because am
> not around and there is nobody occupying the Property right now. So
> please promise me that you would take good care of my property as if
> it is your own and always clean it up whenever it is dirty. The
> Property is available for $1350 per monthly and Security Fee $800
> including the utilities. Kitchen, Breakfast room, Bedroom, Bathroom
> and a separate WC.. Facilities Internet connection, Electronics like
> satellite TV which you have to pay for the subscription, a Sony DVD
> player, air conditioning, alarm system, Cable, Laundry in-suite,
> Storage facilities, heat, water and electric are included in the rent,
> All the necessary utilities are included on the monthly Rent fee. ETC.
> Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the
> issue, but your absolute maintenance of the Property, because that is
> the only valuable property. So i wouldn't want any violation on my
> property if finally rented by you. I will like you to treat the
> Property as your own okay and also that me and my Hunsbands picture so
> you can have the iea of who you are renting the apartment from Okay.
> Tenant Criteria: Smoking Outside, Pets allowed ....
>
> Apartment Address....... 702 Green St APT 8,Cambridge, MA 02139
> Phone Number........... 940 263 1165
> Apartment Monthly Rent...... $1350 2bedrom & 2Bathroom
>
>
> *****RENTAL APPLICATION FORM****
> (Private and
> Confidential)
>
> Fill below information correctly...
>
> 1)Your Full Name ?
> 2)Present Address(where you reside now) ?
> 3)Phone ?
> 4)How old are you ?
> 5)Are you married ?
> 6)Occupation ?
> 7)Current rent payment ?
> 8)Reason for moving out ?
> 9)How many people will be living in the property?
> 10)The rent fee available now ?
> 11)How long are you willing to stay ?
> 12)When do you intend to move in ?
> 13)Do you have a pet ?
> 14)Do you smoke ?
> 15)How many Month or Year Do you want to Stay?
> 16)Deposit : One or Two month Deposit are required?
> 17)Occupant Picture?
> 18)Reference Details?
>
> Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form, I can
> guarantee you that this is a great property so I'm looking forward to
> a future collaboration and friendship & for us to proceed to the next
> step.
>
> Awaiting your reply.
> Cheers
> Regards
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.
