Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Philosophilia Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:44 am
I've been apartment hunting in Kingston and received a 'too good to be true' email so I googled the content and he had emailed someone else the same message ver batim. After repeatedly asking to see the place he just kept saying he was in Vancouver. Also, street view doesn't show a building at the address he says it is.

"from Roberts K [email protected]
to Kristy Fleming <[email protected]>
date Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 3:11 PM
subject Re: 1 Bedroom Apartment
mailed-by yahoo.com
signed-by yahoo.com

hide details 3:11 PM (14 hours ago)

Hello,
Thanks for your prompt response the apartment is a 1bedroom apartment,The monthly rental fee is $650 all utilities included and the deposit is $350.I looking for someone who is responsible who will be taking good care of my apartment as i am not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean all the time.So get back to me on how you could take care of my apartment or perhaps experience you have in renting homes.I am currently in the Canadian Army recently moved to Vancouver due to work that is the mean reason i am looking for a good tenant.Let me know when exactly you are willing to move in so we can then discuss on how you will be getting the keys,documents and application.I await your reply.
Thanks
Robert
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Kristy Fleming to Roberts

show details 3:41 PM (14 hours ago)

Hi Robert,

I definitely know what you mean when it comes to cleanliness; that is exactly why I want a one bedroom to myself so badly for law school! During my undergraduate degree I went from residence with loud and messy first years to sharing apartments with friends and strangers (all of whom managed to leave the place a complete pig sty). While I haven't much experience taking care of others' apartments, I am desperate for a silent and spotless place that I can study constantly for the next year. I prefer to be alone and am far from a partier so it sounds like you and I are on the exact same page. Ideally I could move in on August 1st but could come earlier or later if that does not work for you. I will be in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday and would love to see the place if at all possible.

Thanks and congratulations on your new posting!

Kris
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Roberts K to me

show details 6:39 PM (11 hours ago)


Here is the address to the apartment 110 Bagot St. Kingston , ON K7L 3E5.Let me know if the location is fine by you so i can send you pics and application
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Kristy Fleming to Roberts

show details 7:19 PM (10 hours ago)

Hi Robert,

The price is great and the location couldn't be better! However, I would like to see the place before filling out an application if at all possible just to make sure everything is legit. I am incredibly interested and genuinely appreciate all of your help but unfortunately we live in an imperfect world and I need to be careful. If neither Tuesday nor Wednesday work, I can try to stay in Kingston longer/come earlier if need be!

Thanks,

Kristy
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Roberts K to me

show details 7:28 PM (10 hours ago)

Hi,
I am currently in Vancouver at the moment let me know if i can send you pics and application so we can move on from there"
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