Room for Rent and other rental scams
by aliseayah Tue May 01, 2012 10:18 am
This was found on Craigslist, Calgary. Just goes to show that if it sounds too good to be true, it is. I posted the and also the email he sent me.

http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/apa/2978247579.html

$500 / 1br - Incredible bargain! Kensington, walk to Downtown--available now! (algary, AB T2N 3R5, Canada)

Date: 2012-04-29, 1:19AM MDT
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]

Incredible bargain !!! Newly renovated, exquisite one bedroom up/down condo suite in the trendy Kensington area, ideal for a professional family working in the city core. Walk or bike to Downtown, SAIT or U of C, close to major roads, bike paths, schools and shopping centers.Available immediately, Rent $500/month plus utilities, Damage deposit $500. Monthly rental include high-speed internet, cable TV.children OK.1806 Kensington Rd NW Calgary, AB T2N 3R5, Canada
Location: algary, AB T2N 3R5, Canada
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2978247579

david motyu [email protected]
11:28 PM (8 hours ago)

to me
Its very Nice to Read from you,My name is David the owner of the one Bedroom flat for rent that wants to be rented out,so we are looking for a resposible person that can take Very Good care of the flat..It was due to my Chritian Missionary Transfer that made us to leave the flat,so we want you to take very good care of it as we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean at all time.So for now I am now in west africa,also i am with the keys and documents of the flat,We try to look for an agent or friends that we can give this Keys and document before we left but could not see and we dont want our flat to be used any how in our Absent that is why i brought the keys along with me here.So pls get back to me on how you could take care of our flat or perhaps experience you have in renting apartments.Hope you are okay with the price of $500 per month with utilities like :- Stove - Electric ,Refrigerator, Microwave ,Ice Maker ,Full Kitchen ,Coffee maker ,TV/VCR ,Stereo ,Phone ,Linens provided ,High Speed Internet ,CD Player ,Cable/Satellit TV,Double/twin zip & link beds and a child's cot can be provided ,Fitted wardrobe, Kitchen Electric hob/oven,Kitchen utensils ,Microwave ,Washer & dryer,Refrigerator & freezer ,Toaster ,Electric kettle ,Iron and ironing board ,TV & DVD ,Telephone and Fast internet access ,Pedestal Fan ,Free parking.
Rent is $500 per month
security deposit is $500


********RENT APPLICATION FORM********
(Private and Confidential)

Also, Pls let me get answer to the application below :-
1)Your Full Name ?
2)Your Full Address Where You Reside Right Now ?
3)Reachable Mobile Phone Number ?
4)Age ?
5) Sex ?
6)Are You Married ?
7)How many people will be living in the apartment?
8Copy of Photo ID..(Optional)?
9)Do You have a Pet ?
10)Do You have a Car ?
11)Occupation ?
12) Citizen Of Which Country ?
13)How Long Did You Want To Stay ?
14)What Is Your Moving In Date ?
15) How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent + security deposit) or If You Pay ( First 2month rent +
security deposit And Get 1 Month Free)...So which one do you prefer ?
Reference
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Relationship:

Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt in your name and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys to you,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 God's hand,so please do not let us down in this property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.Hope to read from

you as soon as possible.
Thanks and GOD bless you.
I look forward to hearing from you asap.
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