For instance, you'd think that a request for a roommate to share an apartment or house and share rent would be immune from the scam, as most scams seem to involve a sale of property.
Alas, not true. One reader shares with us the following attempted scam of someone trying to be her roommate:
From: jennifer Smith <jennifersmith0901@yahoo.com>
Subject: Waiting to hear from you !!!
Thanks for the details on the Property, i am satisfied and will like to proceed with the renting process,i will like you to go ahead and reserve the property for me. So i will need the following information so that the check for payment of the deposit of $800 can be processed and posted to you soon.Name:............
Address:.............
Phone number(cell and land):............
I want the 12 months lease , 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 in-charge of moving down my luggage down to the States.
So the check of $3500 will be sent over to you which is a relocation grant by my employer, and all you need to do is deduct the deposit $800 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.
Also for familiarization I Am Jennifer Smith,I am 26 yrs of age,a British
citizen, Am still a single (wmily staying over in the UK ), I work with LINK INSURANCE GROUP (UK), as a loss adjuster agent,I am a Christian, reserved in Nature, Non smoker also i don't keep pets.
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 me at this number +447024099236
Below is my present landlords information for reference :
Anthony Scott
65 Oak Hill,Woodford Green IG89NY
UNITED KINGDOM
You can also call my employer at the number below to verify employment.
(Ivan Samuel +447024017745)
Cheers
