Room for Rent Scammer - [email protected]

Hi, I just recieved this response after emailing a prospective landlord while apartment hunting. It was either on kijiji or craigslist. I hadn't even got through the first section before being absolutely certain this was a total scam! And lo and behold, I googled the specs of the apartment below and instead of finding the ad for closer inspection (because I had forgotten to favorite it in the sheer volume of apartments I contacted today) this site was at the top of the list and the text is almost identical! Please post this as it would seem "Fred" has changed his/her alias to "Caroline" (among many others I suspect). I truly hope no one has been a victim of this financial predator, I know my life would be absolutely ruined if I'd fallen prey to this. What little they took would have been everything I had. This is the world we live in folks. Hip hip hooray.
Scammer: Caroline Ives [email protected]
Scam: Thanks for your interest in my apartment. The apartment is available for long term and short term the building is in a great location situated in the quiet and safe area and offers secure access. internet, cable, laundry in-suite, storage facilities, heat, water, electric and parking is included in the rent and pet are allowed..

I tried to look for an agent that I could give the document & the keys before I left for ON for my UNICEF program but could not find any as a matter of urgency. And I don't want home misused in my absence that is why I took the keys and documents along with me. So I hope you will promise me to take very good care of the apartment always.

Included in Rent:
- Cable Television
- Electricity
- Heat
- Internet Access
- Parking
- Water/Sewer
- Gas
- Phone line

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED, FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW RENTAL APPLICATION DETAILS

Full name:
Profession:
Phone:
Marital status:
Kids: (Yes/No), How many:
Full address:
Reason for leaving?
Your current rent:
When do you intend moving in?

How long do you intend staying?

*PETS*NO
Name of pet:

Kind of pet:

HABITS
Do you smoke?
Do you drink?

REFERENCES

Reference:

Ph#:

I ______CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.

Landing 22'1 "x 5'10" (6 .. 73m x 1.78m)
Reception room 17'0 "x 16'0" (5.18m x 4.88m)
Kitchen 13'0 "x 11'0" (3.96M x 3.35 m)
Bedroom 12'10 "x 10'5" (91M x 3.18M)
Bathroom 6'10 "x 5'10" (2.08m x 1.78m)
WC 5'0 "x 2'10" (1,52 m x 0,86 m).

I want you to make sure the present address is not mistaken because that's where the keys and documents will be ship to. The contents of the shipment you will be expecting are;

1. Bunch of keys to the property.

2. Documents containing the lease agreement and property description , including the property address.

3. Rent receipts and damage deposit receipts.

4. The pictures of interiors and my family, I took before leaving the place.

I want you to email me once you fill the rent application form so that the package containing the keys and other documents can be ship by secure courier service once the deposit payment is paid.

Notice : Pls note that i will not be available to show you around the apartment, as i would have to send you the keys through COURIER SERVICE ON A NEXT DELIVERY TO YOUR HOUSE and move in asap.

I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.

Regards.