by Michelle
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:07 am
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:55:28 +0100
> Subject: Re: $550 Gorgeous 1-Bedroom Plus Den Apartment Downtown Toronto (Downtown)
> From: [email protected]
> To: Michelle Banks
>
> The apartment is still available and it is fully furnished.The monthly
> rent is $550 utilities included,The rent includes all utilities such
> as : - all furnishings - linens- tableware- cooking utensils- water-
> heat-internet- basic cable TV etc Options and extras:- off-street
> parking/ garage (2 cars) electricity- phone- digital or HD
> TV.Presently am out of the country to cover some story of African
> History in West Africa countries like: Sudan, Ghana and Nigeria, and
> others but presently in Nigeria. I'm a TV News correspondent. This is
> a very big task but I have to do it, all the documents to the property
> and keys are in safe hand here with me. we are looking for a
> responsible person that can take a very good care of it for us, as we
> are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean all the
> time and the possible tenant will see the house as his or her own.
>
> Below is the house address.Ready for immediate move-in!You can drive
> down there to take a look at it...i will be willing to rent my
> apartment out for the maximum of 5 years and below.I personally had
> wanted to sell the apartment earlier on.But after long time
> deliberation and thinking,i finally decided on renting out the
> Apartment,because it was initially to be sold.But I really want you to
> take good care of the apartment as if it were your own home.
>
> I will be online through out to get back to you as soon as you are
> able to get back to me. I would want to know how soon you would want
> to move in.
>
> HOUSE ADDRESS
> 18 Harbour St,
> Toronto,ON M5J 3B2,
> Canada.
>
> Because due to my present location. Is not possible for you to view
> the interior of the place when i have the keys and the document with
> me here in Africa..I am looking forward to hear from you ASAP so i
> will like you to go ahead and fill out the rent application form so
> that will can proceed further and discuss on how to get the the keys
> and papers sent to you via Dhl or ups e.t.c, also are you ready to
> rent it now or when?.So here is the Rent Application Form Below..
>
> Here is the application to fill out for your grant.
> Your First Name?..................
> Last Name?........................
> Current Home Address?......................
> Occupation?...................
> Any Pets?......................... ........
> Do you have a car?........................
> Reference?.................... .......................
> Hobbies?...................... ..........
> Nationality?.................. .................
> Move in Date?......................... .
> Move out Date?......................... ..
> How many Month do you which to pay upfront ?....................
>
>
>
> Pets allowed.
>
> I will use the information above to prepare the rental agreement
> ,rent receipts and other documents. Make sure the correct information
> is type.Do reply with your both cell & home number i am going to call
> you if your application form has been accepted or call me after
> filling the rental application form. A package containing the
> apartment documents, property address with full description. Including
> the direction to the place and keys will be ship to you once you both
> agreed with the term and condition. Call me once you fill out the
> application form.Here is my contact number: +234097816484 or
> +2348191616964....i will be expecting your call to know how serious
> you are in renting my apartment.
>
> Thanks & God Bless
> Donald Scott
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money again.
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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
