Since: Monday, September 6, 2010

Email Address: rentalsnewsomepropertiesllc.com

Phone number: 949-500-6484

Website URL: http://www.newsomepropertiesllc.com <-- DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK!

Location: orange county

States affected: CA - california    

Notes:
This was the ad...

$2400 / 3br - Lido Isle remodeled 4br, home steps to Beach, Clubhouse, and Tennis Courts (Newport Beach)
Date: 2010-08-31, 7:06PM PDT
Reply to: hous-x8mx3-1930245071@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Gorgeous Recently Renovated Lido Isle home 4 beds 5 baths with 3184 sq feet of living space. Beautiful garden setting on a 45-foot street to strada lot. Enclosed Garden great for Kids and Entertaining! Recently remodeled. Open floor plan w/stunning French doors & windows. Marble staircase & flooring downstairs, granite kitchen countertops, 2 ovens, huge deck w/custom railing, patio w/barbeque, refrigerator, walk-in master closet, library loft, recessed & sconce lighting, epoxy garage flooring, surround sound downstairs, crown molding. Just steps to Beach, Clubhouse, and Tennis Courts. Washer/Dryer inside unit.

Dogs, Cats OK with add $75 deposit. Deposit is 1st months rent. This will go fast

Soooooooo...

The scammer replies with an email which read:

Hello,
>
> I'm sorry I wasn't able to get back to you sooner! Things have
> been so hectic for me these last couple of days!
>
> The good news is that the rental is still available! We had an
> offer from the first person we showed it to, but now it appears that
> they are changing their mind, so we need to start showing it again
> as soon as possible. You were the second one to email me about it.
>
> It is the whole place that is for rent, and it's in pristine
> condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to do a quick
> look of the property, but my husband doesn't want me to mass send
> out the address as a measure of safety. Last time we did that
> without verifying people, the empty property was broken into and
> vandalized. We don't want that to happen again! I CAN tell you that
> it's a very special property, that would normally rent for quite a
> bit more than other comparable properties in the neighborhood.
>
> All utilities are connected and will be transferred into your
> name. You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone, if you
> decide to have these services. Just to confirm, we DO allow pets at
> this property. The rental term is 12-month lease, but can be
> switched into a 6-month lease if preferred. We just ask that you
> give us fair notice if you are moving out.
>
> If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below
> and request the free copy of your rental / credit report. We use
> this company for all the properties we manage. Just fill out the
> form and indicate that you want the free credit report. The actual
> scores on the report aren't important to us, it's more of a
> formality to have it on file, to make sure you are who you say you
> are.
>
> Get your report here: http://leasing-reports.com/property04071/
>
> Remember, we only need to see the page about the rental history.
> That will be all you will need to bring with you to the showing.
>
> As far as getting together to see the property goes, I am
> available to show it any time from 10:00 am on, for the next couple
> of days. Let me know when you've printed out your credit report, and
> we will set up a time to do your walk-through.
>
> Thank you once again for your interest!
>
> Sharon Newsome


Naturally... the ad is a sham and they want you to buy a credit report when you click on the link. Naturally I didn't buy it... or the scam, but I replied that I did buy the credit report and this was the response I received...

Sharon:
>
> I have a printed copy of my credit report. Please advise on a
> schedule to see the house.
>
> ~Sebastian


Hi there,

I'm so sorry for this...but the couple that was looking at the place
originally, actually came back and put their deposit down. I
mentioned that things have been hectic around here... I guess they had
been calling me frantically, and my phone was in a spot in our house
that, for whatever reason, gets really bad reception...so I didn't
even notice they were trying to call back. Anyways, they just got
back in touch with my husband and signed the lease, and put down the
deposit and everything. I'm really sorry for all this confusion.

We own multiple properties in the area so we will definitely keep you
on the top of the list if anything else comes available soon.

Thanks,

Sharon
rentals@newsomepropertiesllc.com <rentals@newsomepropertiesllc.com>


SCUMBAG... cannot address me by my name cause she is STEALING from SO MANY PEOPLE... she's sending out a template!!!

Watch out for this bitch! People are killed for a lot less than what this twat is doing! Most likely a Nigerian scammer!

~Sebastian

Report to the FTC at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/