Rental Scammer - [email protected]

i live in manitoba, looking to move to alberta, got this email.


"A Paterson" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Thanks for responding!
>
>
> Check your attached file, I attached a few pictures of the place, just
> so you can have a good idea of what it looks like.
>
>
> I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the
> property you are renting. My name is Alex Paterson, I'm not looking to
> make a business or a profit with it, I just want to find the proper
> tenant, someone who will treat and care my home like it was his own.
>
>
> I'm the owner, I love this place, it means alot to me.. It has been
> professionally finished and decorated with a modern color scheme that
> coordinates throughout, it looks exactly like in the pictures, totally
> finished, fully furnished and I have the option of sending all my
> furniture into storage if you want to bring your own, NO extra costs!
> It has all the facilities and the utilities: washing machine,
> dishwasher, dryer, refrigerator, stove, oven, juice machine, iron,
> toaster, coffee maker, microwave, vacuum cleaner. Never used stainless
> steel! Bright windows with a fresh kitchen and bathroom.
>
>
> The rent for 1 month is $1250.The all utilities are included in this
> price (rent/month). No extra fees!
> It means:
> - Water,electricity, gas, cable and Internet.
>
>
> Short or long term lease?! The lease is flexible, can be month to
> month, min stay 1 month - max 5/6 years. The price will not increase
> monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the
> contract will be signed for.
>
>
> About pets.. there are no problems if you have pets, as long as you
> clean up after them!
>
>
> So, I want this rental to be as smooth as possible, I really need
> to take care of this matter by the end of the next week.. I am looking
> forward to hear from you, so that I can forward you an application
> form to fill out and discuss on how to get it for rent.
>
>
> Don't miss out on this opportunity! I think is a good deal!
>
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Alex

I also received emails from this person about rending an apartment in Edmonton. I got so far as to tell him a bit of information about myself and my girlfriend as well as some reference numbers. We also sent him a picture. There wasn't any vital information sent, just our names and phone number.

He used the name "Alex Paterson" and emailed me from [email protected]

Should we do something, or just ignore this and forget about it? He can't do anything with just our names and phone number and photo, right?

Kinda disappointing, because I knew this seemed too good to be true.