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      Looking for a house to rent this is what he emailed me. Read and thought it was weird, but im going to the house now to see why there are cars in driveway, cause this sounds fishy.
      Heres the email he sent me...

      Hello Dear,

      Thanks for your interest and inquiries about our house. We are looking for a responsible tenants to take care of the house as if it were his or her own. Actually I resided in the house with my Wife before. Presently we had packed and now situated in the West Africa for a program called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism, HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education. The program is taking place in three major countries in Africa which are Rep.of Benin,South Africa and Nigeria. We won't be coming to the House until Five years from now. I decide we should better look for a responsible person or family to occupy and take care of our properties until we are back home since we will not be back until 5 years so long term or short term lease will be acceptable by me.

      Since no one is available now to set up a showing or walk through inside the house,i will like you to go and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it okay.

      HOUSE DETAILS

      Address: 4218 Northern Dancer Way. Orlando,FL.32826
      Bed & Bath: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
      Style: Single Story
      Livable Space: Approximately 2,002 Square Feet
      Lot Type: Rectangular
      Year Built: 2003
      Price / Rate: $1000 Monthly including Utilities
      Security Deposit: $1000(Refundable)Which can be broken down into two parts and added to first and second month rent.
      Move in Cost: $1,500
      Pets Allowed: Cats, Small Dogs, Large Dogs
      Available Date: 6/15/2007!
      Rental Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer, Hookup, Carpeted Floors, Central Air, Concrete Block, Stucco, Central Electric, High-speed internet

      Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE as soon as you meet all requirements and make payment for the rent/deposit.

      Please feel free to ask any questions where you do not understand and i will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible. You can also call me anytime on my cellphone: +2348034726285

      Sincerely
      Diorio Nick

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      english sounds fuked up and i'm surprised he hasnt made arrangements for someone to show you the interior...other than that, it sounds ok. its say avai. 6/15/07...was someone else in it for 2 years? any damage to the unit?
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      SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      it's a scam bro. don't call that number. this is another of the scams that they run from different countries. when you call that number it's super expensive per minute like 1000.00. They were doing this with many things one that i almost fell for was they were trying to give away a bulldog puppy that they could no longer keep because customs wouldn't let them have it in africa. It's a complete and total scam if they were trying to rent this house the would have made arrangements for someone to show the house as it's not like you leave for something like that spur of the moment.

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      SCAM! Don't call the cell number, it's probably set up for $100 a minute charges. DO NOT send them any money! 234 country code is RESIDING in Africa. If you travel internationally, since European and other networks operate differently you get a card with your cell that you change when you get to your destination (without getting technical) so there would be no need to have a 234 prefix if he/she resided in Orlando originally.
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      wow...i was thinking something was funny, but you guys are all over this!!! how does this work...i can get a cell phone number, that when you call, it charges you a bunch of monet, then they send me the money? how does one go about getting this phone number?
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      yea, i figured, sucks cause its a sick house and 1000 bucks a mon would have been perfect for the 4 of us. Thanks for the heads up

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      Quote Originally Posted by daved150 View Post
      wow...i was thinking something was funny, but you guys are all over this!!! how does this work...i can get a cell phone number, that when you call, it charges you a bunch of monet, then they send me the money? how does one go about getting this phone number?
      It's an old scam D. Even if you set up a 1-900 number and then got yourself a UPS uniform and walked into businesses asking about an address that doesn't exsist. When the people say they don't know hwerer that is, you ask to use the telephone to call the UPS office and then you dial your 1-900 number at $100 a minute. If you are located outside the country, the Bureau has no jurisdiction over issue except to appeal to the government in which the scam was started.
      This is a little different except they are looking to get sent a check. It has been an issue since the birth of the internet.
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      c'mon firstenergy...you have your head rapped around this shyt....how do i get hooked up with the "call me and i make a shyt load of money" phone???!!!
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      Quote Originally Posted by firstenrgy View Post
      It's an old scam D. Even if you set up a 1-900 number and then got yourself a UPS uniform and walked into businesses asking about an address that doesn't exsist. When the people say they don't know hwerer that is, you ask to use the telephone to call the UPS office and then you dial your 1-900 number at $100 a minute. If you are located outside the country, the Bureau has no jurisdiction over issue except to appeal to the government in which the scam was started.
      This is a little different except they are looking to get sent a check. It has been an issue since the birth of the internet.
      wait...this ups thing...this works???? how can these guys get busted?
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      you have to be calling and having someone collect the money out of country and it has to be a country that tells the us to f off like nigeria or some south american country. not a scam you can pull from in the us.

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      dude!!! you know all the scams!!! help a brother out...give me the poop!!! whats a real good one going right now...
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      heres the scam that i have used before. it's works ok kinda slow but full proof.
      1. Get a Job
      2. Go to Work
      3. Get paid
      4. Repeat step 2 and 3

      lol for real though i wish i could slap the shit out of all the people that scam people i was scammed for the purchase of a motor for my integra about 3 years ago if i would have been within driving distance i would have slapped the shit out of that dude.

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      ^Lmao..thats a good one james
      Hey brody, just google "Nigerian real estate scams"..Im sure this one is described there.

      I got an email from some chick in Ghana the other day saying how lonely she is and how all she wants is a man to love her ..blah blah blah...of course her pictures looked like she is a playboy centerfold...LMAO...what a fukin joke

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      hey, this is what he just sent, I feel like he mentions God alot to make me trust him more.

      Hello Dear Adam,

      Am glad to hear from you also am glad you really love our house also thanks for assuring us that you will take care of our house like yours. My wife and i are so excited and willing to accept you as our tenant and family friend.

      Presently no one lives in the house so you you can move in immediately. I have attach some pictures of the house inside and outside and am sure you will love it.
      Here are Sizes:
      Bedroom 4 16.0 x13.0
      Bedroom 3 16.0 x 13.0
      Bedroom 2 12.0 x 8.0
      Bedroom 1 16.0 x 15.0
      Kitchen 17.0 x 13.0
      Living room 17.0 x 16.0

      Please i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest man, also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own,is that taken?. The money involve is not the main problem but want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up at the end of the year....I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.

      SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL OUT THE LEASE APPLICATIONS FORM BELOW


      LEASE APPLICATION FORM

      Last Name ___________________First Name ______________Middle ______________ Date of Birth _________________ Home Phone_________________
      Email Address: _______________________________________
      Spouse's Last Name _____________First Name______________Middle ______________ Date of Birth _________________ Other Phone: ________________
      KIDS?
      Number of children: ____________ Ages: _______ _______ ________
      Present Address: _________________________City, ST, Zip: ______________________
      Landlord's Name: _____________________________ Landlord’s Phone: ______________
      Current Rental Payment: $_______Length of Occupancy: _________________
      Present Employer ____________________________________Phone _____________
      Employer’s Address _________________________________Position ________________
      Length of Time Employed _______ years, _______months.
      Approximate Monthly Income______________
      Spouse’s Employer _____________________________________Phone ______________
      Employer’s Address _________________________________Position __________________
      Length of Time Employed _______ years, _______ months.
      Approximate Monthly Income __________________
      Previous Employer ________________________________Position ____________________
      Length of Time Employed _______ years, _______ months.
      Approximate Monthly Income __________________

      Vehicles:
      Make ____________________________ Year ____ Color __________
      License # & State: ________________
      Make ____________________________ Year ____ Color __________
      Driver’s License # _______________ State: ____

      Have you ever filed for bankruptcy? ______ Have you ever been evicted from any tenancy? _____ Have you ever refused to pay your rent or mortgage? _______

      I declare that the foregoing information is true and correct. I authorize its verification and the obtaining of consumer credit report and background check. I agree that the Landlord may terminate any agreement entered into in reliance on any misstatement made above.

      Personal References (In Case Of Emergency, Notify)
      Name _________________________________
      Address _______________________________
      Phone _______________
      Sign_________________

      Note that other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE as soon as you meet all requirements and make payment for the
      rent/deposit.

      Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file incase of issuing the monthly rent payment receipt for you and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that,we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down on our property and God bless you more as you do this.

      Sincerely
      Diorio Nick

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