Room for Rent and other rental scams
#285744 by Michelle Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:49 am
From: Dave Johnston <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: beautiful Breckenridge Greens 1,762 custom built 2 storey 1,762 sq ft

Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. My wife and i just traveled to West Africa for a program called FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION AND THE HIV PREVENTION FOR RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM, the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, Africa, UK . 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.

Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
The rent are including the Utilities are intact such as Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Firepit, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
Number of bedrooms:3
Number of bathrooms:3

Rental price: $900 per month and security Deposit is $800(Security Deposits Refundable)Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.Address:2199 Brennan Crescent, Edmonton, Alberta T5T6R8

Please get back to me with the Information requested below I could go through it and let you know if you are capable of renting my house or not.

Applicant Information
Name:
Date of birth:
Cell:
Phone:
Full Current address:
Marital Status:
Best way to reach for Emergency:
Do you have a car:
Do you work late:
Monthly Income:
Do you have kids:
Move In Date:
How long are you renting:
Reason of Relocating:
Do you have a Pet:
Do you agree to pay the deposit payment before you move in: ?
Do you have any criminal record:

Await your urgent reply. Thanks for your understanding. Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you… +2348090800960

Regards

Dr Dave Johnston&Family,


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 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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