Room for Rent and other rental scams
#286159 by Michelle Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:33 am
From: Margaret B. <[email protected]>
Subject: RENT APPLICATION FORM
To: Michelle Banks

The home is currently vacant and it is available for move in. The rent includes all utilities like washer, dryer, gas, electricity,Dishwasher, water, Electric Stove, Fridge are included in the rental fee.I would be staying here in Poughkeepsie, NY for a long time and this is why i am actually renting my Home. I am not after the money for the rent but looking for a trustworthy/responsible person to occupy my home.

The keys/documents are right here with me but feel free to go view the exterior and once accepted as my new tenant the keys would be mail to you via FedEx courier service.If you interested in moving in immediately, kindly the application below and Here is my number (415) 683-0305 but you can only text me.Total moving cost is $1000 for the First month rent and Security deposit

Also,I will not be able to talk to you on phone because i had an accident which affect my both ears and I am preparing for the last part of my surgery which is coming up in 2 weeks so that is why i want to rent it out immediately.


RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
Full Name:
Desire date of Occupancy:
Desire Length of Occupancy:
Occupation:
Cell Phone ( )
Home Phone ( )
Current Address:
Apt#:
City:
State:
Zip:
Reasons for Leaving:
Current Rent Payment:
Are you married:
How many people will be living in the house:
Do you have a pet:
Do you have a car:
Current Employer:

Once I have all this information I will let you know what the next step to take toward renting the home. Looking forward to hear from you ASAP so I can have the required details in my file In case of issuing receipts and contacting you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Margaret
(415) 683-0305

N:B-Please note that i am not available to show the place because the keys are right here with me,You can only view the place from the outside and once Accepted as my new tenant the keys/documents would be Fedex to you.


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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