by Con Warner
Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:22 am
From: Rob Shannon <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 11:11
Subject: Re: - $500 / 1br - 784ft² - Vancouver 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom available for rent now !!!
To: Con Warner
Hello,
My name is Robinson Shannon. I'm a project manager in civil engineering. I just moved in West-Africa because my company has won an auction for a big construction project. I'll stay here for the next 3-4 years or more so I won't come back in the state soon. I'm looking for someone to live in my apartment from there.
I will tell you from the beginning that I don't have a problem if you are a student or if you would like to keep pets there, as long as you clean up after them. The minimum lease is available for Long and also Short Term Lease, very important, the utilities are included in the price per month.
Details:
Rent: $500.00 (Monthly)
Damages fee: $500
Date Available: Asap
Address: 1155 Seymour st Vancouver (Downtown) British Columbia V6B 1K2
Type : Apartment
Size: 784
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
I'm 48 years old and as I told you, I'm a project manager and my job even if is paid very well, requires that I move a lot and without notice. You can move in the house in the same day that you will receive the keys. The only problem is that I'm already in West-Africa because we started the work, but you don't need to worry because I've made all arrangements to rent the Apartment from here. i would like to know a little something about you. Don't be offended but i must know to who i will rent my Apartment. Kindly get back to me with the Below information..
*****RENTAL APPLICATION FORM****
( Private and Confidential )
1)Your Full Name ?
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ?
3)How old are you ?
4)Are you married ?
5)Occupation ?
6)Current rent payment ?
7)Reason for moving out ?
8)How many people will be living in the Apartment ?
9)The rent fee available now ?
10)How long are you willing to stay ?
11)When do you intend to move in ?
12)Do you have a pet ?
13)Do you smoke ?
14)How many Month or Year Do you want to Stay?
15)Deposit : One or Two month Deposit are required?
16)Occupant Picture?
17)Reference Details?
Get back to me as soon as you fill the application form, I can guarantee you that this is a great Apartment so looking forward to a future collaboration and friendship.
Cheers
Rob
Robinson Shannon
Vince Construction Engineer.inc
+234 - 815 - 670 - 1861
WEST - AFRICA
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
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.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
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.
