Rental Scam - [email protected]

From: Paul Harvey < [email protected] >
Subject: Re: CORNER CONDO CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY 1-ROOM, FULLY (Homewood Ave Toronto ON M4Y 1J3)

Hi xxxxxxx,

Please accept our sincere apologies for this inconvenience and unexpected problem, but I just talked to my wife and maybe we can sort it out some way, because we have decided to leave you one month free, so 3 months are covered.

We are a hardworking, honest family, many people make promises and tend to not follow through, but I'm here to NOT waste anyone's time. I am a very sincere, I don't have time to play games with other people.

I'm really happy that I've chosen you and I don't want to start this collaboration wrong, because you're a great person.

Also, I am very happy to provide you this month free. The apartment is fully equipped and ready for immediate occupancy, don't miss out.. I can give this opportunity only this time!

I've checked at company and the package is processed for the express delivery, but for the transaction to be completed they need the security deposit, too.

Try to make this payment asap and contact the company, I want you to receive the keys today or if you don't want to lease anymore, let me know soon and I will cancel everything. You will get a full refund.

Please consider seriously this offer.

I'm looking forward to hearing back soon and doing business with you.

Sincerely,

Paul & family

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 or MoneyGram 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.