Room for Rent and other rental scams
#310772 by Michelle Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:01 am
Amkay Olila <[email protected]> wrote:
> Still Available For Rent
>
> Thank you for the interest in my apartment is available for long and short
> term lease i got 4 Years to work with Evergreen Shipping agency as Contract
> Staff in Alaska and that is why an renting it out .The unit is currently
> vacant and locked while I'm seeking to find honest and responsible tenant
> The apartment is furnished with all the necessary equipment and appliances
> and its inclusive all the bills too, Apartment location is .... 68 Einstein
> Ramat Aviv
>
> Fully furnished apartment include all utilities such as spacious bedroom
> with king size bed and oversize walk in closet , large bathroom a room
> apartment,the room a Bathroom and Toilet , with a Kitchen. The kitchen
> Appliances-including, fridge / freezer and a dishwasher, four burner gas hob
> with an oven are present...Newly renovated and we have each convenience that
> you could always wish. As soon as your Application form is approved i will
> email you the copy of the contract for review .
>
> I’d have actually left it vacant, but my wife advised that I must rent it
> out. It's one bedroom & one bathroom, furnished, electricity, water and
> Parking space are included in the monthly rent. The rent, which includes all
> utilities is ILS 2,700 per month. A Refundable damage deposit of ILS 2,700
> will be paid alongside the rent before you move in. I will like you to tell
> me about yourself because I am interested in knowing your capability of
> funding the rent and taking care of my apartment.
>
> If you need more details call or text ( 872-201-4047 )
>
> Best Regards
>
> Olila


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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