Rental Scam - [email protected]

From: Jerry Springer < [email protected] >
Subject: Stunning apartment in Victoria Park All inclusive 3 Bed (Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3C9)



Thank you for taking the time to respond to my announcement.

I know sometimes it can be tough to find the right place to settle
down, but to help me serve you better, please find attached some
information which I hope you'll find useful;

This charming apartment looks exactly like in the pictures ( please
check out the photos below, I've attached some recent pictures ), is
fully furnished, finished with all the high grade finishings, sunny
and very spacious... when you'll come into this apartment, you're
welcomed by tons of natural light, an open living area and chef's
kitchen, with all facilities/utilities; ( dishwasher, refrigerator,
stove, oven, juice machine, iron, toaster, coffee maker, microwave,
vacuum cleaner, central air, stainless steel appliances ).

- You can rent the entire apartment ( non shared accommodation ) for
short term, ( can be month to month, minimum stay 3 month ) or long
term ( maximum stay 6 / 7 years ).

- The rent is $1015.00/month, ( the rules are NOT different if there
more tenants, because the amount is distributed between the residents
).

- The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for
the whole period that the contract will be signed for.

- All of the utility costs are included in the rental fee amount (
gas, water, cable, electricity, wireless/Internet, 2 parking spaces,
in-suite washer/dryer and 1 storage unit to store extra stuff ). The
cost for telephone line, including long-distance charges, is not
included in "all inclusive" arrangement.

- No worries about pets, as long as you'll make clean up after them.

- If you have your furniture, I've the option of sending all my
things into a storage room. I'll contact a removals company, no
additional cost for you.


My name is Jerry Springer, I'm the owner and if you are looking for a
great apartment, in an awesome location, this place may be for you!

Therefore, feel free to contact me back and I'll submit you the
application form.


Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jerry & 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.