his newest scam is depositing money into an account for you to take out and transfer to his church that he will not name through western union after taking the money out of your bank account. he will not answer any straight forward questions. i was asking for help with funeral costs this morning and air fare to get there and he offered to "help" but i googled reverend jones mark(he did not say mark jones, he reversed the names) and found this thread. his new number is 7078404642
Tied to rip me off through eBay by contacting me through text message for a ksl classified listing. His message read "(1/3)Im interested in your item as a birthday gift
for my fiance in Georgia i would have love to come
and check it but im currently out of the state on
(2/3)missionary job for my church. Just want to be sure
its in good condition and suitable for her birthday
gift. I want you to help me ship it to her over
(3/3)there, i will pay you the sum you wish to sale the
item including shipping fee and i will be paying
you via PayPal. If you are okay with my offer
I have been contacted by this same person, only he said it was for his son in michigan, but later refered to his son as a "her". Sounded weird from the very first text message. Did he scam you in any way? or still any info?
He contacted me through my ksl.com add as well. Said he wanted to gift my item to his church in NJ.... would pay me through paypal.... sigh.... It just felt "fishy" from the get-go!
I think this person is up to rental scam now. He is offering for rent a property but can't show the place because as a civil engineer he has been transferred to the Philippines for the next few years. He is going by the name Reverend Mark.
========First Email==============
Hello,
My name is Reverend Mark I'm a project manager in civil engineering. I just relocated to Philippines because my company has won an auction for a big construction project. I'll stay here for the next 3-4 years or more so I won't come back soon. I'm looking for someone to live in my House from there.I will tell you from the beginning that I don't have a problem if you are a student or if you would like to keep pets there, as long as you clean up after them. The minimum lease is available for Long and also Short Term Lease, very important, the utilities are included in the price per month.
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He includes the details of the place, information that can be found in other rental sites, but at a much lower price. He texted me and have been eager for me to respond to the following second email:
=========Second Email=======
Hello, thanks for the response, i will like you to know that Am not around now to show you the interior of the Apartment and also i have the keys and the documents of the Apartment here with me in Philippines,so the only way you can check the interiors of the Apartment is when you get the keys and the documents of my Apartment,you can check the site and see how the house look like, if you are still interested you can go ahead filling out the application form
1)Your Full Name ?
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ?
3)How old are you ?
4)Are you married ?
5)Occupation ?
6)Current rent payment ?
7)Reason for moving out ?
8)How many people will be living in the Apartment?
9)The rent fee available now ?
10)How long are you willing to stay ?
11)When do you intend to move in ?
12)Do you have a pet ?
13)Do you smoke ?
14)How many Month or Year Do you want to Stay?
15)Deposit : One or Two month Deposit are required?
16)Occupant Picture?
17)Reference Details?
Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form, I can guarantee you that this is a great home so looking forward to a future collaboration and friendship.
Cheers
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So, what do you think people? Does this fit the classic rental scam detail?
I texted him back and asked how is his fiance in Georgia and son or daughter in Michigan are doing.
So far, he has not replied.