Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:23 pm
From: David Johnson <[email protected]>
Date: 28 October, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: $850 / 3br - 3 bedrooms 1 bath (1821 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0, C)
Reply-To: David Johnson <[email protected]>


Hello,
Thanks for your response, I am David Johnson the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. I lived with my wife in the house until i left for a construction job with Total in West Africa
(I'm an expatriate in construction engineer) and I am Happily married and we have been together for years now my wife's name is Clara. I will be here for while that is why we want to rent our place out so presently my townhouse is very much available for rent and 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 house. Hope you understand that it is not the rent that is my
problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all times, hope we have an understanding.we only want someone that can be serious about renting. I want a tenant i can trust so that we can have a good understanding. I will be Staying here now that is why I have made up my mind to lease our place to whom ever that will take good care of it.

Apartment Address :1821 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0
RENT FEE: $850 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
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 rented furnished or unfurnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities are included in the rent
~Pets Allowed

If you are very much ok with all this then i want you to please contact my wife Clara 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

Regards
David


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 lawyer,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.

From: Clara Johnson <[email protected]>
Date: 29 October, 2011 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: ****** RENT APPLICATION FORM ******

Thanks for the email,hope you are doing fine as my husband told you we are after the good care of the house,we are willing to rent the house to you for as long as you want provided you take perfect care of the townhouse it is fully furnished and it comes with all the amenities you will need, you don't have to pay any extra for the furniture or anything else it also has washer and dryer in it. I want you to know that my husband will be sending you the keys and documents for the place so you can move in as long as you try as much as you can to take good care of our place because we are not currently around,the rent fee includes all bills and taxes,I do not use a phone that's why I am always online you can reach my husband on this number +2348184821167
I want you to provide answers to the application below:

******* RENT APPLICATION FORM ******
( Private and Confidential )
Full name of Tenant:
Home Phone/ Mobile:
Occupation:
How old are you:
Marital Status:
Do you have a pet:
Do you have a car:
Present Address:

How many people will be living in the home:
Move in Date:
Security Deposit & First month rent needed for move in(specify if ok):

Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that
we have little details of you and can be able to contact you.
Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how
you can secure the place and move in when you want,please we are giving you all
this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,We are
putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this
property of ours and God bless you more as you do this

Thanks and God Bless
Regards
Clara

Email: [email protected]

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