SCAM ALERT
A client of mine saw "one of those ads." The kind that's too good to be true.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S A SCAM?
#1 They reply in the middle of the night - may be a clue they are on the other side of the world.
#2 They say they are Heather and they have a wife. It all adds up.
#3 They are Heather and have a wife and have a Baptist ministry from Hurst. Now it's crystal clear.
#4 All you wanted to do is see the house and you got their whole life story. Completely believable.
#5 It was priced too low to begin with. This home should rent for $1,600 not $800.
HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?
Once we list a house for sale in MLS and online, these schmucks hijack the real for salelisting, re-list the house on something UNREGULATED, like hotpads.com in this case, who IS NOT A REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE and the person who places the house illegally online tries to get money out of the inquiring minds. This particular house happens to be a HUD house listed in the Keller, Texas, area. It really is for sale with a legitimate firm who has been hired by the government to sell the house. It is NOT for lease.
HERE IS A SAMPLE REPLY WHEN YOU INQUIRE:
Hello
Thanks for your interest in my property, the home is still available and ready for move in. I am Heather B Cayce the house is located at 4621 Prickly Pear Dr Fort Worth, TX 76244 This home has been totally remodeled. new appliances, RO System and soft water and landscape service Included. Great home has it all and utilities are included in the rent. I and family are currently in LasVegas for missionary call where I work with a group called (First Baptist Hurst ) .I wanted to sell my home but with the advice of my wife i decided to rent it out and we are looking for a God fearing family that could take our home as their own. Before we left Fort Worth, TX we search for a God fearing and reputable agent who can take good care of the house but we couldn't get any honest agent . all agent we came across are not honest and they are ripper, The first agent we put our house in care almost get us in trouble by renting out my house to many applicant but thanks to God we have settled the issue, currently i have order them to remove there sign board away from my house , i am sure there most have done that but in case they have not remove it dont contact them for any reason, You can reach agreement with me owner , because of the issue i experience with those dishonest agent We decide to left with the key, remote and the papers. I'm willing to rent out the home to a person who can promise me he/she will care for the house as we use to do when we are in the state and who is able to come up with monthly rent of $800 and a security deposit of $1000($1800) but Security Deposit first as a move in deposit and I will like him/her to assure me that the house will be properly managed. Concerning the lease, duration is minimum of 6months, 12 months or according to the wish of -tenant need. I have received some proposals regarding the rent because it is located in a very good area of Fort Worth, TX but I still have to make sure it is rented out to someone who can take good care of it. I'm giving out the home with such a reasonable amount because I am only paying God back for his kindness and mercy over me and my family with that I have asked for such a reasonable amount. It`s also a pride for me to work for him on a missionary work. Also I need someone/a family that will take good care of the house as their own property. We would be here in LasVegas for 5 years with my family throughout our missionary call If you can assure me that you can take proper care of the property and also you can afford the move in deposit, kindly confirm your interest by getting back to me with the below application details
RENT APPLICATION DETAILS
FIRST NAME:__________________
MIDDLE NAME: _________________
LAST NAME: __________________
PROFESSION: ________________
PHONE (____) __________
(CELL)PHONE (____) __________
(WORK)PHONE (____) __________
(HOME)KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE: ______________
ZIPCODE: ____________ HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING? IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,HOW LONG DO YOU
INTEND STAYING? ____________
WHEN CAN YOU PAY FOR YOUR DEPOSIT AND RENT TO SECURE OR MOVE IN?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: _____________
KIND OF PETS: _____________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE? ______________
DO YOU DRINK? ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?
Note: You can drive by the house for now to see the outside since i and every member of my family are out of town due to my missionary work and as soon as you have the keys and documents with you, then you can view the interior. Await your prompt reply so that we can discuss on the rental terms and agreement, please we are renting the house to you base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words. So please do not let us down in maintaining this our property and God bless you more as you do this.I'll be looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you. The Lord Almighty has been good to me, I am paying him back with my missionary call. I could let you remain in the house till I come back if you are a good tenant.
Home Address: 4621 Prickly Pear Dr Fort Worth, TX 76244
Sincere Regards
Heather B Cayce
HEATHER-THE-HIJACKER IS A SCAMMER! B!%@#
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