Rental [email protected]; [email protected]

This guy/gal was offering amazing rates for a 2 bedroom apartment in Kingston. I googled his name and the word 'scam' and found people who had been scammed into sending him money...

"Hi!


I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment... I must apologize for the long email that i send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.


My name is Raymond Amber and I'm the owner of the apartment, I love this apartment and it means a lot to me. It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem, I am telling you this because with this financial crisis there are many apartments with problems.


The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, bus metro etc. has just been renovated, totally finished, flexible lease, is nice, clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities a man needs including electric Utility, Cable TV, Parking, Laundry in the bldg, Air conditioning, high speed internet, workout facility, well behaved pets are allowed.


Accommodation Features:

Wood Floor
Heater
Central Heating
Equiped Kitchen
Tv: Cable/Satellite TV
Video/Stereo
Internet
Air Conditioning
• Full Kitchen
• Refrigerator
• Garage/Car park
• pets allowed


Kitchen Features:

Washing machine
Juice Machine
Iron
Toaster
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

The apartment is furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs).



The renting period is from 6 months up to 3 years (the longer the better). The rent for 1 month is $560.00 (for the whole apartment). The utilities are included in this price (rent/month), utilities are about $60.00-$80.00/month.


As a result of this I want to rent it, for this period, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own.


I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We’ve tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn’t work the way we’ve expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.


$560.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity! We can make the deal happen right away.



What I need to know about you:

1. Your full name

2. Your full address & phone number

3. How old are you

4. Are you married

5. How many people will be living in the house

6. Do you have a pet

7. Do you have a car

8. Occupation

9. I will like to know the exact date you will like to move into the apartment

10. How long do you want to stay in my house

11. Reason for moving out of current home



Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested and I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive.




Sincerely,
Raymond Amber "

I was considering this apartment, but it seemed too good to be true. I had still inquired about it out of curiousity, and was sent this email.

In order to check the apartment, see if you like it (I'm sure that you'll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract. The apartment is ready for you. You can move in the apartment in the same day you receive the keys and the contract.



The rent terms are simple, I will explain to you step by step how this will work:



In order to start the transaction, I need to know your shipping information (i.e. name and address). With the information you'll provide me, I will go at Interlink Express (http://www.interlinkexpress.com) office and leave the keys and the contract in their possession and start the process.



The shipping will be done by Interlink Air Express. Interlink Express is a worldwide delivery company. I use Interlink Express many times, and find they are helpful, polite, efficient and on time. I have never had a problem, everything went smooth. Interlink Express are the best by miles. When they say they will deliver a parcel on whatever date or time, it is delivered!



As soon as they have all the details, they will start the transaction and notify you with all you need to know regarding it (proof of delivery, payment instruction, my account status, etc).



Here are the contents that will be delivered to you via Interlink Express service.

1. Entrance and the rooms keys;
2. Paper/permanent flat form (Containing your reference details);
3. The flat documented file;
4. Payment receipts;
5. Full address and description of the apartment.



Sincerely,
Raymond

After receiving this, I sent another email, and then this arrived in my inbox, timed at the exact time of the previous email.


I request a safety deposit - $500.00 - they will be the payment for the first month of rent. I accept payment though Interlink Express Service, which will ensure the funds and hold them.



I will not receive this deposit, the payment details will be unavailable to me, i will get the payment only if you decide to rent the apartment... if you do not rent the apartment you will get the money back the same day! These details will be kept in escrow until the delivery is made and the inspection is completed.



Basically the money will be sent to them and they will keep the money until you will receive the keys and the contract and only after you will inspect the apartment they will forward the money to me.



You will have the chance to inspect the apartment 2 days and decide either you keep it or not. If you decide to keep it, the Interlink people will release me the funds, if NOT, you only have to return the keys to them, they will refund the money to you and the keys back to me, on my expense!



If you agree with the rental conditions, we can get things started. This way I will also reserve the apartment for you and refuse other offers.




These are my terms, please email me back soon with your decision!

This scam is being reported to the authorities.

Thank you so much for the info on the rental scam this person is trying to run in Kingston. I was skeptical but your posting saved me from getting involved further with this loser. I was dealing with this guy "Bill Walles" that contacted me through my Queen's email address, which I'm not certain how he attained.

Pretty much the exact same emails as you received (I have posted them below)

Email 1:

Hi! Here are a few pictures of my apartment... Please check the attached file!

I appreciate your interest in renting my apartment... I must apologize for the long email that i send you, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting.

My name is Bill Walles and I'm the owner of the apartment, I love this apartment and it means a lot to me. It looks exactly like in the pictures. The apartment is paid in full and with NO legal problem, I am telling you this because with this financial crisis there are many apartments with problems.

The apartment is very close, in walking distance to local transport, bus, etc. with very quiet neighbors and area. Minutes away from downtown, close to school, transit and shopping. Drive way parking, affordably priced, clean mature neighbors seeking same in tenant. Great neighbors!


It has just been renovated, totally finished, flexible lease, is nice, clean, quiet, has all the facilities and the utilities a man needs including electric Utility, Cable TV, Parking, Laundry in the bldg, Air conditioning, high speed internet, workout facility, well behaved pets are allowed.

Accommodation Features:

Wood Floor
Heater
Central Heating
Equiped Kitchen
Tv: Cable/Satellite TV
Video/Stereo
Internet
Air Conditioning
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator
Garage/Car park
Pets allowed

Kitchen Features:

Washing machine
Juice Machine
Iron
Toaster
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

The apartment is fully furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). It comes with a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture).

The renting period is from 5 months up to 3 years (the longer the better). The rent for 1 month is $500.00 (for the whole apartment). The all utilities are included in this price (rent/month), utilities are about $60.00-$80.00/month.

As a result of this I want to rent it, for this period, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I just want to find the proper tenant, someone who will treat and care my apartment like it was his own.

I'm looking forward to rent it as soon as possible, I need the money and I must do that... $500.00 is a good deal. Don't miss out on this bundle opportunity! We can make the deal happen right away.

What I need to know about you:

1. Your full name

2. Your full address & phone number

3. How old are you

4. Are you married

5. How many people will be living in the house

6. Do you have a pet

7. Do you have a car

8. Occupation

9. I will like to know the exact date you will like to move into the apartment

10. How long do you want to stay in my house

11. Reason for moving out of current home


Please send me an e-mail with the information I requested. If you are interested in the apartment, describe yourself so i can have an idea about you and the people that will be living in my apartment.


I will select a candidate out of the e-mails that I will receive. I really need to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.


Sincerely,
Bill Walles


Email 2:

Rupesh,


The address is 722 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, ON.


I'm satisfied with your profile, you could be the new tenant of it if everything turns out all right and you are serious.



As for describing myself, I'm a mature individual, very sincere, respectable and love friending new people. I am a caring person who believes in taking good care of things.



I am currently 45 years old and married. My wife's name is Tamara (she is 6 months pregnant) and have one daughter that is 5 years old. I work hard for my family. I don't have time to play games with other people.



I resided in the apartment with my family. I lived in it for over 5 years, loved every day of it. I spent a lot on my property that I want to give you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and want you to treat it as your own, is that taken, I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for a check up.



Right now I`m out of town, I'm in London, England. I got the opportunity to open a franchise ( a small business ) in London, England. We've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.



I had all my family moved here for 3 years. I want to start a new life here, in 3 years I will decide if I will keep that apt, and get back in town or if I will sell it and move forever in England.




This is the second time I tried to rent the apartment... I had a deal with somebody before who said he will rent the apartment if I come back... So i got a plane ticket, and guess what? When I arrived there, he didn't show up and after 2 days he gave me a call and said that he is sorry but he can't rent it anymore...



Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail if you don't have the amount available, or if you don't intend to be serious! So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally, but now I don't want to buy another plane ticket to come and fall for it once more, maybe you wont show up.



The apartment is unoccupied, you can move in the same day or whenever you are ready. The lease is flexible, can be month to month, min stay 5 months.



I have found a way for us to complete the deal safe and fast, and in this way you will receive the keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us.
This is a 100% safe method!



There's a return policy so you will have the chance to inspect it (2 days) before final decision. You will see it and decide if you will stay in the apartment or not before I receive my payment.



If you are interested in it mail me back and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.



Sincerely,
Bill

Email 3:
Rupesh,


The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in the area that could show you the apartment.



In order to check the apartment, see if you like it (I'm sure that you'll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract. The apartment is ready for you. You can move in the apartment in the same day you receive the keys and the contract.



The delivery time will be only 2 days and the package will be delivered at your address. The delivery man will come to your door with the package.



The rent terms are simple, I will explain to you step by step how this will work:



In order to start the transaction, I need to know your shipping information:



1. First name...
2. Last name...
3. Address...
4. City...
5. Postal code...



With the information you'll provide me, I will go at Interlink Express (http://www.interlinkexpress.com) office and leave the keys and the contract in their possession and start the process.



I will complete the transaction ASAP.



The shipping will be done by Interlink Air Express. Interlink Express is a worldwide delivery company. I use Interlink Express many times, and find they are helpful, polite, efficient and on time. I have never had a problem, everything went smooth. Interlink Express are the best by miles. When they say they will deliver a parcel on whatever date or time, it is delivered!



As soon as they have all the details, they will start the transaction and notify you with all you need to know regarding it (proof of delivery, payment instruction, my account status, etc).



Here are the contents that will be delivered to you via Interlink Express service.

1. Entrance and the rooms keys;
2. Paper/permanent flat form (Containing your reference details);
3. The flat documented file;
4. Payment receipts;
5. Full address and description of the apartment.



Sincerely,
Bill

Email 4 (sent by him at exactly the same time as Email #3):

If you agree with the rental conditions, we can get things started. This way I will also reserve the apartment for you and refuse other offers.



I request a safety deposit.



I accept payment though Interlink Express Service, which will ensure the funds and hold them.



You will only have to deposit to Interlink Express a safety deposit ($500.00 - They will be the payment for the first month of rent), so they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the keys and the contract.



I will not receive this deposit, the payment details will be unavailable to me, I will get the payment only if you decide to rent the apartment... if you do not rent the apartment you will get the money back the same day! These details will be kept in escrow until the delivery is made and the inspection is completed.



Basically the money will be sent to them and they will keep the money until you will receive the keys and the contract and only after you will inspect the apartment they will forward the money to me.



You will have the chance to inspect the apartment 2 days and decide either you keep it or not. If you decide to keep it, the Interlink people will release me the funds, if NOT, you only have to return the keys to them, they will refund the money to you and the keys back to me, on my expense!



You will have 100% protection. You will not be disappointed!



These are my terms, please email me back soon with your decision!


Sincerely,
Bill

Hi Rupesh,
I'm glad you didn't lose any money!

I was dealing with this guy "Bill Walles" that contacted me through my Queen's email address, which I'm not certain how he attained.

Unfortunately, once your email address is out there on the internet it can be harvested by scammers one way or the other:
- Did you use it with your FaceBook account?
- Did you use it on an online auction site?
- Did you sign a guest book?
- Did you use it when buying something online? Some companies have no qualms about selling their clients' email addresses on to other companies whose only business consists in collecting addresses and selling them on in bulk.

Looking over the ads I responded I may have responded to him using my Queen's email address. Otherwise I have not used it as a login for any social networking site or website, other than Queen's emailing service. So, I must have used it as the correspondence email address for his/her ad.

I am definitely relieved this person did not get the best of me.

Thanks.

This guy is still going..
I replied to an ad on kijiji, Bill Walles sent me the exact same emails, wouldn't even give me the address of the apartment until I gave him my profile. We almost went through with it (because we are students and need cheap rent) but we were going to ask the shipping people to meet us there and we would give them the money after. I was pretty sure this was a scam from the start, but I'm glad I googled his name + scam to be sure. He took down his ad on kijiji pretty much right after I responded to him, saying he was getting too many emails. Anyway, I'm going to report him to the police, hopefully we can get this guy stopped before he scams more people. This is the email he used for me: [email protected]

We are glad you found us too mkris08. It warms my heart every time I hear of someone who did not send money to a scammer. We appreciate you sharing your story for others to find and not be trapped by this scammer.

I hope you were able to find a legitimate apartment to rent.