Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Michelle Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:46 am
From: Dr james carlos <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Spacious 2 bedroom condo for rent

It is my gladness to hearing from you.I am the owner of the house you are making inquiry of.Actually I resided in the house with my family,such as my wife and my only daughter before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my working place and now situated in the (PHILLIPPINES) because Am a doctor, I left with the hope that i will be coming in a month's time but right now the company have ask me to stay for 2 and half years under contract with them that is why i have made up my mind to put up my home for rent and presently my house is still available for rent for $800 including the utilities like hydro, washer and security,it is furnished. Pls i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest man and also i spent allot 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,it is not the money 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.i do that once in a while.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.

Here is the Property Address Below: (50 Kingsbridge Garden Cir, Mississauga, ON L5R 1Y2, Canada)

These are the amenities that are included in the apartment:Air Conditioning, Cable, Ceiling, Dishwasher, Garbage-disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer. Utilities are included in rent fee.You can drive by to check out the surrounding and location at your earliest convenient time. Please let me know more about you so that i can know more about who is renting my apartment,

Thanks so much

Dr James


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.

Sounds safe. It's not!

At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union, MoneyGram or Bank payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.

In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.

All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.

If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
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