Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Paul Harris < [email protected] > wrote:

Sorry for the late reply. Most of the time, I work out of the country, in Europe. I bought the property in 2009 for my parents, who recently relocated in Corsica, France. Since I do not want to sell it, I decided put it on the market for long term rental. It is nice, clean, quiet, and you can move in immediately. It has all the necessary amenities such as cable TV, high-speed internet, air conditioning own washer and dryer, private parking. The monthly rent for my apartment is CAD 950 and has about 610 sq feet. Well behaved pets are allowed.

How long would you like to rent it for?
Who do you rent for at the moment, a private landlord or estate agency?
Can you provide any references?

I'm looking for an honest tenant who would look after my property, keeping it tidy and in good condition. I had some bad tenants and now I have had the property completely refurbished. As you can see I am not after a high profit, but after good tenants who will treat my property as their own home.
Please kindly let me know as I foresee it might not stay on the market for long.

Kind Regards,
Paul Harris

Paul Harris <[email protected]> wrote:

The address is 2072 Lawrence Ave W, York, ON M9N 1J1.
I will gladly sign the contract with you if we can reach an agreement. As I explained in the previous email, I live in Europe. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends or other person back in Canada who could arrange a viewing with you. In order to make the rental process easier for both of us, I would like to use Airbnb.com ( https://airbnb.com/trust) as they are currently managing my property.
They will require the first month’s rent CAD 950 + one month holding deposit CAD 950, meaning a total of CAD 1,900 has to be deposited with Airbnb.
You will be contacted by Airbnb and will receive their payment details with the warranty for your deposit. After you make the payment deposit to Airbnb, you will be contacted by an Airbnb agent to agree on a suitable date and time to view the property.
Upon viewing the property, if you decide to rent it, the Airbnb agent will provide you with the rental contract which you can sign on the spot. If you decide to sign and move in, Airbnb will release the payment to my account 30 days after your move in date, all this time your money will stay with Airbnb.
If, however you decide not to rent it your one month’s rent payment+ deposit will be fully refunded, they won't charge you a penny.

In this way Airbnb will handle the money and the keys so as to ensure a smooth processing.

Please provide me with the following details for your referencing application so that I can register the transaction with Airbnb and move forward.

First name:
Last name:
Full Address:
Phone number (a valid mobile number where Airbnb can contact you):
Passport or National ID photo:

The Airbnb agent will require you to show the Passport or National ID in original when you move in.
The copy is needed in order to fill in your contract.
Let me know at your earliest convenience if you understand the process and I will contact Airbnb with your details.
Once I send them your name,address..etc they will register you in their database and contact you with the instructions for payment. Upon receipt of your payment, an Airbnb agent will arrange the viewing with you.

Kind Regards,
Paul Harris

Paul Harris < [email protected] > wrote:

Unfortunately without a form of ID i can't inform Airbnb about my potential tenant! They need to verify who you are because Airbnb guarantee me for you. You can take a clear photo with your smartphone to any form of ID (national id, driver license, passport..)
I am not here to stole your identity, i just want to know who will live in my house.
I appreciate your understanding.

Kind Regards,
Paul

Paul Harris <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

Ok . Follow the instructions sent by Airbnb and after you make the money transfer do not forget to send them the receipt by email so they can confirm the transfer. Thank you and let me know

From: Paul Harris <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Toronto Rentals Listing Inquiry] About your listing at 2072 Lawrence Ave W

Hello xxx,

The place is furnished but you are welcome to bring your own stuff if you wish. We just need to find a way to sell or store mine. Anyway, we will discuss more about the furniture after you see exactly what you need and what you don't need. Thank you

This Scammer will arrange to send you an Invoice -- Make no mistake, the Invoice will be fake !
If you are reading this because you have received such an invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.

This scammer will send a fake invoice want a bank transfer payment to this person.

From: Airbnb < [email protected] >
Subject: AIRBNB TRANSACTION SUPPORT - You have a pending transaction No:#04254714 that needs confirmation!

Airbnb

Hello xxxxx,

You are planning to visit the property located at the following address: 2072 Lawrence Ave W, York, ON M9N 1J1, Canada. We have approved this transaction and we are offering you full protection. We have sent you the instructions that you have to follow so that we can schedule your viewing to the property specified above. Please, download the files attached to this e-mail. Once the deposit is made, you will receive the final date of your viewing.
After the deposit is confirmed by your bank, please send us a copy of the receipt and we will schedule your viewing date.

Thanks,
The Airbnb Team

Fake invoice email address: [email protected]

Agent Holder: Rogojina Daniel
Address: Calle de Fenan Gonzalex 58, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Bank: BANKIA, S.A.
46002 VALENCIA Branch number: 1021
IBAN: ES8220381021826000936297
BIC: CAHMESMM

If you are reading this because you have received a similar fake invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.