Rental scammer - Rodger Jansen <[email protected]>

Apartment rent ad is here --> http://paris.fr.craigslist.fr/apa/3554079534.html - ha, now the ad is deleted!
WATCH OUT THE RENT SCAMMERS, HOW THEY CAN TRY TO CONVINCE YOU WITH ALL THESE FAKE STORIES!!!

Here are my mail exchange one rent scammer [email protected]. Learn and please please don't fall for it! He tries to appear like an English, but he got Indian or African accent - definitely not a native speaker!

From: Rodger Jansen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: EUR860 / 1br - 580ft&sup2
Hi [name],

Pleased to read from you and thanks for your interest. My apartment is still available for both short/long renting, so its available for your proposed duration but what's your move in date? . A little more about the apartment, its located inside a 17th century residence with trees and calm. I can honestly say that its among the safest and calmest area in Marais. The surface is 580 sq. feet / 55 m2 and much suitable for a maximum of 4 adults. Its on the first french floor of the building, it has an elevator as well. its fully furnished as you can see in the pictures and comes with bed linens, towels but if you wish to bring yours, no problem. Its 860 EUR per month . All Utility bills are inclusive of the rent these include internet, gas, electricity, heating and also there is a washing machine,air conditioner, t.v cable, telephone but for national calls only, dryer, dish washer. I am at present in Aberdeen, United kingdom that is why i want to rent the
apartment. I used to work for Honeywell in Paris but was transferred to Honeywell international united kingdom two weeks ago so i have decided to rent it.

Well, to proceed you are to pay a security deposit fee of 860 EUR which is refundable on move out date if the apartment is in order. Also you are to pay the rent of 860 EUR together with the deposit to make it 1720 EUR. I must state categorically that my major concern is getting the right person to maintain the standard of my apartment and keep it clean and tidy as always.

Kindly get back to me with the following details ok

Full name of occupant
Address
Contact number
Will you have a car? there is actually a parking lot for one car.
Pls send a valid identification of yourself(passport or drivers license)

Do get in touch with me as soon as possible as i already received interest from someone else.Following your request, Unfortunately you will not be able to gain access to the apartment for viewing at the moment because i am in possession of the keys and have a very busy schedule at the moment. Thats why i took some shots of the apartment just 2 days before i left. I really apologise for the inconvenience this may cause, but wish to assure you that the apartment is still intact and as it is in the pictures. The address is 10, rue Saint Paul. 75004 Paris by Saint Paul, line 1 metro which is about 5 minutes walk. let me know if its ok for you so we can proceed.

Thanks
you can call me on +447024012276 im available most evenings between 7pm till 10pm and morning 6am -8 am u.k time weekdays and anytime weekend.
cheers

Rodger Jansen

After providing my personal information, here is the response

From: Rodger Jansen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: EUR860 / 1br - 580ft²


Hi (name)

Pleased to read from you again. Glad you are interested in renting my apartment. I received the details which you sent me and that's alright. You sound amazing and it will be my pleasure renting my apartment to you. Meanwhile, please find attacheda copy of my I.d for your verification as well.

Just like i said previously, i will really appreciate and be grateful if you can manage the apartment like its yours and keep it clean as it is as thats my major concern. I count on you for that though.

Like I said before, you will not be able to gain access to the apartment for viewing at the moment because i am in possession of the keys and have a very busy schedule at the moment. Thats why i took some shots of the apartment just 2 days before i left. I really apologise for the inconvenience this may cause, but wish to assure you that the apartment is still intact and as it is in the pictures

Everything else seems to be fine by me for now, so with your acknowledgement, i shall prepare a rental agreement as soon as possible which will be ready by this evening as i have a draft copy already. On signing the rental agreement, i will expect you to make payment for the security deposit and rent in order to secure the apartment for your move in date and i shall post a receipt of payment for your reference together with the keys through DHL express for prompt delivery to your address.

Do have a lovely weekend

feel free to give me a call later or what time do you prefer i call you?
cheers

Jansen Rodger

Furthermore here is the contract proposal after i continue asking if i can visit the apartment.

From: Rodger Jansen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: EUR860 / 1br - 580ft²


Hi (name),

Sure you had a good night? Sorry for the delay in sending the rental agreement, was trying to make sure its kind of perfect. Hence, please do find attached a copy of the rental agreement which i have prepared. Read through it and let me know if it needs any amendment. I stated the contract to run from 23th Jan 2013 for a period of 11 months but flexible if you wish to extend it afterwards. If its alright, sign, scan and send the last page so i can sign it also on the receipt of the security deposit.

Like I said earlier, it won't be possible for you to gain access to the apartment at the moment for viewing, and for this purpose and inorder to be considerate, I will request for just the security deposit of 868 Euro and hence, you make the payment for the first months rent after money in.

As regards the payment, i havent been able to set up a bank account since my arrival here because of my tight schedule, but I will definitely figure out how best to receive the payment for the security deposit as soon as possible and i will let you know when i receive a feedback to confirm your satisfaction with the rental agreement.

I will be expecting a signed copy of the rental agreement as soon as possible, if you are satisfied with it ok and kindly let me know when you will be able to make the payment as I will be glad to conclude the rental process before tuesday and as well dispatch the keys and receipt of payment to you immediately.

Do have a lovely week

Jansen Rodger

After when I ask him how to pay:

From: Rodger Jansen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: EUR860 / 1br - 580ft&sup2

Hi [name],
Nice to read from you.I'm yet to get the copy of the signed agreement from you. Hence I have figured out how best to received the payment for just the security deposit of 860 Eur. Do kindly make the payment through western union money transfer, using my name and address as its stated on the rental agreement.

Name: Jansen Rodger
Address: 21 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TJ

Do email me the details(MTCN) which you will be given after making the payment or better still scan the receipt of payment for my documentation. I shall send my signed copy of the rental agreement as soon as i receive the payment and also dispatch the keys and receipt of payment through DHL next day delivery once i confirm the payment so you can receive it the next day. Will also send you the tracking details.

Do have a nice evening.

Will be expecting the signed agreement as well.

Cheers

Rodger Jansen