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Nigerian Scammers Are Scamming People On housesforrent.ws and rentspeed.com
By: Apr 16, 2019These cons are taking real properties and pictures and using fake names, disposable email addresses and phone numbers.
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They post these properties for rent even though most of them aren't even for rent, then they post the rental rate unbelievably cheap so that people will rush to send them a $1,000 + security deposit. Once you wire that money via Western Union your money is gone, then you wait for the keys and the lease agreement which of course never arrives. Your money is probably being intercepted in Nigeria or some other 3rd world country.
The site owner of both of these sites most likely know of all the scams that are happening through these sites, they are obviously not doing anything about this or screening the posts before they go live.
Just a sample of the many complaints found online.
"I was trying to help my friend find a place to rent and we came across a house in Middlesboro Kentucky so we messaged the supposed owner. They never would call us on the phone or give us a name. But said that if we sent them $550 Deposit they would mail the keys. Thank God that we figured out to check it further or we could have been out a lot of money."
I've read of many victims being scammed while using these two sites. I was looking for a home to rent and stumbled upon a really nice house for rent that sounded too good to be true. I found the real owner's phone number and he said his house is only for sale and not for rent.
Google housesforrent.ws scams and see all the people that have been scammed by this site.
Google rentspeed.com scams and see all the people that have been scammed by this site.
Meanwhile the site owner only posts a warning on his site to not wire money to anyone. He could be doing much more to protect the site visitors but he's either to stupid, lazy or just doesn't care.
Remember people....If it sounds too good to be true then most likely it is too good to be true. NEVER wire anybody money and always do your research!-
My demands:
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Take many corrective measures to protect site visitors....It's really not that hard.
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Thomas Romiski
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Got your number!
By: Apr 03, 2019This man tried to rent me a house that did not belong to him and there is actually an older lady that lives there. I played along with his little scam all the way down until I got him to give me his name and bank account information as to where he wanted me to deposit my rent money . He said he would give me my lease and keys through the mail as soon as I made my payment . Fed me the old story of how he had to leave the house here and go off to work and wanted a honest and clean neat person to move in and take care of his place while he was gone. I played right along with his little
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Bull crap story. Maybe the information below can identify this man so he can be caught.
Account name:Chele Herrera
The account number:
The routing number:121042882
Bank name:wellsFargo-
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Give the above name and banking information to the local autorities.Have this man arrested.I have all messages saved for law enforcement.
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Agents:
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Chele Herrera
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Phone:
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508-388-4929
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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32 homes in 13 different states!
By: Apr 03, 2019Couldnt remember the address of what is supposedly their property. Corresponded for 3 days and still dont know their name. When I asked if we could view the home, the said we could drive by and check it out. I googled the phone number to find that it is associated with 32 homes on 13 different states. Specifically, 1 in South Carolina, 1 in Nebraska, 3 in Georgia, 1 in Arkansas, 2 in Kentucky, 1 in Kansas, 6 in Texas, 2 in Louisiana, 3 in Missouri, 2 in Oklahoma, 8 in California, 1 in Ohio, and 1 in Tennessee. Should be arrested. The phone number is based in Washington.
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My demands:
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Remove all their rental ads. All of them! And ban them from putting more up!
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Wanted to pay deposit and first month rent
By: Feb 13, 2019Same story as everyone seen a house called no answer text back soon when I hung up the phone I asked about a house in Texas he said he was out of town due to his job and he wanted me to pay the rent and deposit to move in he'll get me a lease made with my information provided and would mail the keys I asked could I go to the relator and handle everything he said he would handle it.i knew something wasn't right googled the number found this site so iplayed along with it and he said send money Walmart to Walmart to to Andrew bortey Jr Chicago Illinois zip code 60131.contacted the relator and they said they are aware and already filled a complaint so I went to the police department and filed sadly just got a booklet regarding fraud nothing more that could been down I could of been out of$1200 with no place to stay.im a mother of 4 and now don't trust anything online I feel for the people that has been scammed out of their money luckily he didn't get mine.do not trust anything online if nobody can meet you in person and have paperwork
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My demands:
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Remove the site find these people find them like these TV shows find people
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Andrew Bortey Jr.
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Phone:
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786-780-1470, 786-667-7891
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Rental house scam
By: Jan 30, 2019I contacted a Nitza and Mario Lopez about a house located in Nicholasville ky that was suppose to be empty and for rent. We sent the first month rent and they were to send the key. We went to look at the house and it was occupied by a tenant that said they rented from a completely different person. We were able to go to Walmart and cancel payment and get our money back. I got to checking in to different houses on this website and they are all occupied and by different people than the listed numbers and names. The ENTIRE website is a scam and needs to be shut down immediately before others fall victim!!! Houses for rent.ws is a fraudulent website.
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My demands:
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I want this site shut down. All ads posted are fraudulent!
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Nitza, Mario Lopez
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Phone:
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317-550-2740
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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sent half the deposit and now i have no keys or place to live
By: Jan 28, 2019Richard "Smith" asked for half of the deposit which i sent via money order, which he requested in order for me to get the keys. I waited and still have yet to receive anything. Now me and my daughter are out of a place to live and money
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My demands:
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My money back
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Phone:
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214-935-0664
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Monetary damages:
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$350.00
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Comments:
Kelli Sammons
Apr 05, 2019 4:19 PM
Tried to set up an appointment to view and apartment listed was told to just go check it out, literally was told to look in the windows (who does that). We have wanted to see the inside and have made several attempts to make appointments. Rent was to low with all utilities included (including internet) My gut has told me from the beginning that something was off and after reading other posts I know I'm right. Beware of this website, do your research and don't fall into the trap!
Paul Benjamin
Mar 11, 2019 6:29 PM
Beware of 508-834-8408. They are claiming to rent houses they don't own to rob people of fees and deposits.
stephanie gregg
Jan 04, 2019 1:24 PM
The website housesforrent.ws is a complete scam! I emailed a guy who goes by Agent Richard about the house 217 S. Summit Street. In my email I didn't specify the address just I was interested in the house on Summit and he replied back for me to send him the full address because he is unaware on which home I am talking about due to having multiple houses on the market. He then precedes to tell me is in now living in Texas, Oh for the next 4 years and the home is $800 a month with utilities included. Sounds too good to be true, so I google the address only and on another website the house is listed for $1400 and it is no longer available and was rented out back in October. I then looked the home up on the auditor and it is listed under sold to a lady back in 2009. We haven't got to the point of routing money. Last I messaged him was I was interested in looking at it and I am currently waiting for his response which I am sure is a scam! Also on the same website a house on Avery Lane in Bowling Green is listed way under what the guy really is asking for, I called him on another website and he stated he is asking a firm 1300 and is unsure on which website I am looking at that states $800 as well. Beware and avoid this website!!!!!!
Jay Chandler
Apr 26, 2018 3:33 PM
Thank God you people were good enough to create this website - and to the users who warned the rest of us. There's a listing that is identical to the details describer in several of your stories. Dissapointment of course, but happy that I wasn't duped. I am very grateful to you all!
Patty Davis-Harrison
Apr 17, 2018 6:25 PM
So this is an actual scam on this I done sent one a message I knew it the rents here are getting ridiculous on the price if I owed a home I sure would ask for no over the grand a month on it it's not worth we all are sitting here broke while the owner is getting rich if this is the case they need to take that off of the internet then. And it also shows if there is a scam to report it on there did anyone see that I did so they need to do something about that then if it is a scam site.
Poiz
Jun 09, 2017 5:14 PM
Also being scammed by him. Thank God for this website! I knew it didn't sound right and cautioned my daughter. His email came from "louis riche" (couldnt' find anything when googled), and he signed the email "louis morris" used the
Tarisa Marie Tuğun
May 31, 2017 10:19 AM
Watch out for this site "houses for rent.ws" also cross posted on Craigslist. Accurate as posted previously. They take pictures and info from houses for sale and post as very low rental prices. Same Kansas phone number. Luckily I haven't fallen for it yet but keep getting my hopes up :(