Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From:Declan Jones [email protected]
Sent: April 24, 2011

Hello,

I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment.I will like to
introduce myself.I am a software engineer and was transferred from my
work place in the city to the UNITED KINGDOM.I had the intention of
selling my house but due to the advice given to me by my family,I
decided to rent my apartment to someone responsible so that he or she
can take care of our apartment while we are gone.That is why i posted
my apartment on CRAIGSLIST.The amenities are included in the rent
fee.I will like you to fill the rent application form below.......

MONTHLY RENT FEE: $950
DAMAGES FEE: $450
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2

Address:119 Verna Ct, Kelowna, BC V1V 2E8, Canada


Amenities in the Apartment:
Appliances: Electric Stove, Fridge,/Interior: Air
Conditioning,Microwave,Balcony, Deck, Patio or Porch,Over sized
Closets,Internet Cable Access Ready,Washer & Dryer
Connections,Furnished Hardwood Floor,Ceiling Fan(s),Garage and/or
Covered Parking,Dishwasher,(gas),and Snow removal.(Hydro is
extra),Extra Storage Area, Fireplace.Tenant Criteria: Smoking Outside,
Pets allowed....


*****RENTAL APPLICATION FORM*****
( Private and Confidential )

1)Your Full Name ?
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ?
3)How old are you ?
4)Are you married ?
5)Occupation ?
6)Current rent payment ?
7)Reason for moving out ?
How many people will be living in the Apartment ?
9)The rent fee available now ?
10)How long are you willing to stay ?
11)When do you intend to move in ?
12)Do you have a pet ?
13)Do you smoke ?
14)How many Month or Year Do you want to Stay?

Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form,so that i can
let you know how you will get to the Apartment.

Hope to read for you as soon as possible.
Regards.

I suppose it probably doesn't bear mentioning that it wasn't the Kelowna ads I was browsing when I found the listing. But then, it was posted in Toronto, Vancouver, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Central New Jersey... so I can understand the confusion.

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