256-469-8441

Real estate scam. Trying to lease someone else's home.

I emailed a person about a rental home in Ventura. He than emailed me back saying that he and his family now live in Goergia but own the home in Ventura and they want a nice family to rent their home. This is the number he gave to me to correspond with. It feels like a scam to me.

Another real estate fraud in Milwaukee. Gave this phone number and used radams587@yahoo.com for email.

This is the contact phone number of someone who called themselves Dave in a Zillow ad for a rental property in Redmond, WA.  The property was underpriced.  The response email claimed they were out of the state and needed someone neat and clean to lease their home.  Of course they said to not view the inside of the home until the documents were signed!  Scammers.

Yes, this a SCAM. I had a real estate agent report them to the police. She kept receiving calls about the false info he placed on Hotpads and Zillow about one of her listings. This is also an email this scammer was using: adamslarry726@yahoo.com

These are his scam emails (--- means I removed the name/text):

-------- Original message --------
From: Larry Adams <adamslarry726@yahoo.com>
Date: 04/15/2014 8:38 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: ---
Subject: Re: Lead for (address of rental home removed)


Hello sorry for the late response,

We are pleased that you have an interest in our house, Our lovely home is still available for lease and we want responsible adults/family who are neat and also believe that they have what it takes to take care of our house as if it were theirs. My wife and I initially had it up for sale but had a change of mind in leasing it out ourselves because the agent that was in charge of our rental property was asking too much of an agent fee and also making it difficult for people who cannot afford the rent, stay away from renting my house.

The reason why our house is up for lease is because I got transferred to Columbus, GA I will be away with my family for at least 6 to 7 years because of the love I have for them, I have decided not to sell our house and also assuring them that we only have few years to spend here and will be willing to lease it out to person/family who is willing to assure us of taking absolute care of our home and pay their rent on time. I will start by telling you more in regards me and my family. I have a daughter named Lydia (4yrs) . I work as a Robotic Programmer & Welder/Fitter here in Columbus, GA and got married to a lovely wife who is a member of Joyce Meyer Ministries . We will be very pleased if we can find the right tenant to rent our home to, a person who is a clean freak and does not tolerate anything that has to do with dirt... we also would like to know more about you and your family, your renting experience and how long and when you plan moving into our
home.Please note that you will only be able to drive by the House for now but can't have a look at the interior until I have sent the keys and documents of the House to you.

House Address
---

Monthly Rent Fee: $780
Security Deposit: $780

Pets Allowed:

Available :Available Now for move in.
Larry Adams

For more inquiries, Here is my cell phone number text me ASAP +1(256) 469-8441

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                    ****RENT APPLICATION DETAILS****
                                       ( Private and Confidential )
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
DATE OF BIRTH:_________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
MARITAL STATUS:__________?
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________
PRESENT ADDRESS:_____________________
CITY:_______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE:____________
HOW LONG?___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________?
HOW SOON CAN YOU SECURE THE PROPERTY AND MAKE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
KIND OF PETS:_____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____?
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU WISH TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE House:_______________?
REFERENCE
NAME_____________
ADDRESS_____________
Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form, I can guarantee you that this is a great House so looking forward to a future collaboration and friendship.Please note that you will only be able to drive by the House for now but can't have a look at the interior until I have sent the keys and documents of the House to you.
Cheers.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Hello ---,
At this point we will like to say “Congratulations" We are happy to take you as our new tenant. We are satisfied with your Application and also believe l can put my trust in you in terms of taking good care of the house. We can also let you stay in the House till the period of time you wish to.We will Schedule a good time ,maybe when we are less busy to pay you a visit after you have moved in, to see how the maintenance is.However if you are ready to rent the house now then that will not be a problem but i will advice you to provide the payment for the refundable security deposit of $780 now so i can hold the house for you pending when you are ready to move in, as soon as the payment is been confirmed,i will send the keys and document of the house to you via FEDEX or DHL next day delivery service  to  your current home address (---),So you can have access to view the interior of the house asap.Meanwhile the package will be addressed to ---

I wish you best of luck in your Job, from what i saw in your application ,you must be a very responsible and  hard working person, may the almighty Lord guide and protect  you in whatever you  do. AMEN!

Here are the contents in the package that will be sent to you through FedEx or DHL

1) Entrance and the rooms Keys.
2) Paper/Permanent House form (Containing your reference details)..
3) The House documented file.
4) Payment Receipt.
5) Signed Lease Agreement Form (sign on both copies and send one back to me)

I had two tenants who were ready to make 3 months Upfront Payment, But i rejected the offers, because  they party alot and smoke in doors ,that was the info i got from their current landlord. So please promise me you are going to take good care of my house. Kindly get back to me today so  I will give you instructions on how to make the payment. Please note that the deposit  is fully refundable  you will love everything about this lovely home.
I await your reply ASAP.

Raymondadams44@yahoo.com
Nigerian 419 scammer

beware its a scam! with me they went by the name jorge adams.

that person is a scammer that i have reported to the F.B.I  its just a matter of days or hours that there scam will
come to an end. they will be captured i promise!

Types like a scammer and replies/approves way too fast. What is wrong with people?

This was the message I received after I I sent a message on a home we were interested in renting on Craigslist!

Hello,

Thanks for the email. Yes, the House is still available and will only be given out to the right person that will take very good care of the place and the facilities.Well i must let you know that the house has a lot of facilities like laundry facilities,air condition,internet and telephone access and car garage and other necessary facilities.I have really decided to give out the house as a result of my transfer to GEORGIA my new place of employment.

I will be renting out the house for $860 (Including Utilities) water,gas,electricity and garbage and a security deposit of $860 (refundable) $100 for each pet as pet deposit (negotiable) and I need to inform you as well that money is not the major reason why I am renting it out but want someone who can take care of it as if he/she owns it,let me know as soon as possible if you can take good care of it, so that we can discuss the rent further.

House Address: 11877 Wyandot Cir Westminster CO , 80234
Bedrooms               3
Bathrooms              2
Sq. footage:      3488


Please  we want you to note that we are kind and honest people,and will want you to take absolute care of our house,we want you to keep it tidy at all time so that we will be glad to see it in good condition whenever we visit.

we will appreciate it if you could take your time to fill out the Rent/Lease application form below as we would like to keep proper documentation.

                            ****RENT APPLICATION DETAILS****

Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for record purpose:
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________________________________ Home Phone ( & nbsp;      ) ________________________
Date of Birth_________________________________
Other Phone (       ) ___________________
Current Address_______________________________Apt#________ City__________________ State______ Zip________
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $__________Phone (       ) ____________________________
Are you married____________________________
How many people will be living in the house____________________________
Do you have a pet____________________________
Do you have a car____________________________
Occupation____________________________
How soon can you have the deposit and rent payment sent to me_________________________
How soon do you want to receive the keys________________________________________
Move In Date____________________________

You will only be able to drive by the house for now but you will not have access into the house until we have sent the keys and documents of the house to you

Please note that your rent starts counting from move in date so you need not to worry about making the deposit payment now and not moving in immediately because all you're doing is securing the house in your favor in order not to loose it to other interested applicants.

Thanks and God bless you amen.

Christopher Adams
Cell (256) 469-8441)

This is a email I received after sending and email interested in a house on craigslist!

Hello,

Thanks for the email. Yes, the House is still available and will only be given out to the right person that will take very good care of the place and the facilities.Well i must let you know that the house has a lot of facilities like laundry facilities,air condition,internet and telephone access and car garage and other necessary facilities.I have really decided to give out the house as a result of my transfer to GEORGIA my new place of employment.

I will be renting out the house for $860 (Including Utilities) water,gas,electricity and garbage and a security deposit of $860 (refundable) $100 for each pet as pet deposit (negotiable) and I need to inform you as well that money is not the major reason why I am renting it out but want someone who can take care of it as if he/she owns it,let me know as soon as possible if you can take good care of it, so that we can discuss the rent further.

House Address: 11877 Wyandot Cir Westminster CO , 80234
Bedrooms               3
Bathrooms              2
Sq. footage:      3488


Please  we want you to note that we are kind and honest people,and will want you to take absolute care of our house,we want you to keep it tidy at all time so that we will be glad to see it in good condition whenever we visit.

we will appreciate it if you could take your time to fill out the Rent/Lease application form below as we would like to keep proper documentation.

                            ****RENT APPLICATION DETAILS****

Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for record purpose:
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________________________________ Home Phone ( & nbsp;      ) ________________________
Date of Birth_________________________________
Other Phone (       ) ___________________
Current Address_______________________________Apt#________ City__________________ State______ Zip________
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $__________Phone (       ) ____________________________
Are you married____________________________
How many people will be living in the house____________________________
Do you have a pet____________________________
Do you have a car____________________________
Occupation____________________________
How soon can you have the deposit and rent payment sent to me_________________________
How soon do you want to receive the keys________________________________________
Move In Date____________________________

You will only be able to drive by the house for now but you will not have access into the house until we have sent the keys and documents of the house to you

Please note that your rent starts counting from move in date so you need not to worry about making the deposit payment now and not moving in immediately because all you're doing is securing the house in your favor in order not to loose it to other interested applicants.

Thanks and God bless you amen.

Christopher Adams
Cell (256) 469-8441)

Same thing. Scam artist at it's finest.