by Con Warner
Fri May 27, 2011 8:47 am
From: Tobi Johnson <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: $750 / 2br - Newly renovated 2BR/1BA - Vancouver
Hello,
Thanks for your response,I am Tobi Johnson the owner of the apartment
you are making inquiry of. I lived with my wife in the apartment until i left
for a construction job with Total in West Africa
(I'm an expatriate in construction engineering) and I am Happily married
and we have been together for years now my wife's name is mercy.
I will be here for while that is why we want to rent our place out
so presently my apartment is very much available for rent with all utilities
included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Please i want you to
note that I am a God fearing,kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my
property so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this
apartment hope you understand that, I want you to keep it tidy at all times
the house is a 5mins walk from the nearest train station.
We only want someone that can be serious about renting.
I want a tenant I can trust.We will be Staying here now that is why we have made
up my mind to lease our place to whom ever that will
take good care of it.
Apartment Address : 1111 Alberni St Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X5, Canada
RENT FEE: $750 per month, Security Deposit $500 (refundable)
Amenities:
Hydro,Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer,Gas
Recessed lighting
Automatic Garage
Security Alarm/Door
Secured parking garage
Interior:
Wireless Internet
Cable
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
Furniture
Living room,Bedroom and Kitchen appliances all in perfect condition
TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , from 1 to 5 month or 1year and can be renewed
~It can be only be rented furnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities and taxes are included in the rent fee
~Pets Allowed
If you are very much OK with all this then i want you to please contact my wife mercy on [email protected] so you can proceed with the rental I am busy most times but she can respond to you immediately she will be the one to decide who we rent the place to.Thanks
Best Regards
Tobi Johnson
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.
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 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.
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.
