Those of us looking for rental homes, beware!

[kwright22]

Stay away from this person(s). It is the scam. I have deleted out all my personal information and left the scammers info. Just received contact from him/her yesterday, June 14, 2011.


> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:19:59 +0100
> Subject: INFORMATION...
> From: Barber Brommer <houseloverjohn@gmail.com>
> To:
>
> Hello,
>
> Thanks for the details on the Property, i am satisfied and will like to go
> ahead with the renting process,i will like you to go ahead and please
> reserve the property for me.
>
> For the payment,you need send me :
> Name to Issue Out Cashiers check:
> Address to mail to
> Your contact phone #
>
> What is the nearest Airport direction to the home ?
>
> I'm looking to move-in on your available date.
>
>
> I will also want to notify you that i have in the mean time arrange with an
> interior decorator who will be handling the purchase of
> furnitures,entertainment system and other appliances that i will need in the
> property,they will as well be incharge of moving down my luggages down to
> the states.
> So the check of $7800 will be sent over to you which is a relocation grant
> by my employer, and all you need to do is deduct the deposit $2400 and you
> will forward the rest to the Decorators so i can have the place all prepared
> for my arrival. All applications and lease will be signed as soon as i
> arrive.
>
> I hope to count and trust in you regarding funds to Designers?
>
> How does the neighborhood look like ?
>
> My full name is Barber Brommer 56 yrs, based and lived all my life in UK.I
> currently work for an Consultant Company which i hold the post of a
> Marketing Excutive.The company is a local company and we are trying to
> expand our connection ,hence,we have chosen putting up a branch in United
> States .No pet and do not smoke and do not drink.
>
> I look forward to meeting you and hope to have a good relationship as a
> tenant with you.
> I await the details.
>
> you can reach my at this number Phone below :Phone # +447045788906
>
> Landlords information for reference :
>
> Name:Warren bagwell
> 13 Bank Road
> Atherstone
> CV9 1JX
> Warwickshire
> Email:Warren.bagwell@yahoo.com
>
> Employer information for reference :
>
> I work for an Consultant Company called E S Wright & Sons LTD.The company's
> website is under construction due to recent development.It should be
> available very soon for viewing.By then,I should be able to send you the
> website link for viewing and verification.For now,you may send email to my
> employer's temporary email : [EMAIL="aerotranns@gmail.com"]aerotranns@gmail.com[/EMAIL](Mr Hupete)
>
> Cheers.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM, XXXXXX wrote:
>
> > Attached is a flyer with more pictures. I'd have to get a tape measure out
> > for the room dimensions. Which rooms are you asking about? The whole condo
> > is 1200 sq feet.
> >
> > Required to move in $2400 which is 1st months rent ($1200) and the deposit
> > ($1200).
> >
> > Available 7/4.
> >
> >
> > ---- Barber Brommer <houseloverjohn3@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I saw your posted rental ad,I like you send me most recent interior
> > photos
> > > plus room dimensions .
> > >
> > > How much is required to move-in ?
> > >
> > > And also the available date to move-in ?
> > >
> > > I will be looking forward to read from you soon.
> > >
> > > Thank you!
> >

[LovePalms]

Good catch. For those not aware, the give-away is:

> So the check of $7800 will be sent over to you which is a relocation grant
> by my employer, and all you need to do is deduct the deposit $2400 and you
> will forward the rest to the Decorators so i can have the place all prepared

Sending more money than you asked for and asking for money back.


What would have happened is, 3-4 weeks later the check would bounce, and the $7800 would be deducted from the bank account in which it was deposited, probably resulting in an overdrawn account, and a lot of lost money. Cashiers checks and money orders can and do bounce. Banks are required to honor them immediately, but they don't clear for 3-4 weeks.

[MaryleeII]

We currently rent out our home through a property manager. Take my advice---pay the fee, they're worth it!

first, most property managers charge about 50% the monthly rental as a "finder's fee." this money is well worth it, they advertise, they screen the renters, they show the property, etc. After the finder's fee, usually they charge about 6%--8% of the monthly fee as a manager's fee. He collects the rent, takes his fee out and sends us the net amount. The renters never even know who we are or where we live, its all done through the manager.

Also, if there's a problem, the renters call the manager, who arranges repairs, etc. So, no calls at 3 am that a light bulb went out!

Don't go cheap, get a decent manager, its worth it in the long run. Also, if you rent your home, make sure there's a professional manager, what do you do if there's a problem?


Also, BEWARE of this scam:

Many people are desperate to get out from under their mortgages, home won't sell for whatever reason. They have to move, for whatever reason, and the home won't sell. So, they rent it out, the pocket the rent, and quit paying the mortgage. After a few months, the bank forecloses, the owner is long gone, and the renter comes home to an eviction notice on their door. it doesn't matter if you have faithfully paid your rent to the owner, have cancelled checks, etc, if the bank isn't paid, they can and do foreclose and evict current tennants.

There's simply no way to know if the mortgage is being paid by the owner, but if someone has placed their home in the hands of a property manager, and willing to pay their fees, that at least shows they are willing (and able) to pay their bills.