scam long term rental

Mitch74
Level 1
Singapore

scam long term rental

omg! good thing i googled and saw this is a scam! i got this email after i checked out a rental site in Canada. i asled gor some specifics on the place snd area and dhe wint answer!!

 

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 10:51 PM, Ana <analilamurillo@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Michelle,
I'm glad you're still interested. As I told you in my first email, the entire rental process is already arranged with Airbnb, where I left the keys and the rental agreement signed by me. They will handle the payment and the delivery of keys. The transaction will be made through the Airbnb system and this is how the owner and tenant protection policy works:

To secure the apartment, you must book it through the Airbnb platform. I'm asking for first month's rent $900 and $900 deposit (refundable). The keys and the rental agreement will be delivered to you by a designated Airbnb agent within 24 hours after payment has been made through the Airbnb platform. When the inspection is finished, if you are satisfied with the apartment, all you have to do is to sign the rental agreement and move in. After you move in, the future monthly payment will be sent directly to my bank account. If you do not like the apartment and you do not sign the rental agreement, you will receive a full refund of your Airbnb deposit the same day you've made your decision.

If you wish to continue reply with your full name, phone number/whatsapp, current address and a photo of your ID and I will send you the reservation invitation by email so that you can make the reservation through the Airbnb platform.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to receiving news from you.

A cordial greeting,
Ana

 

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Emiel1
Level 10
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

@Mitch74 

It is indeed a known scam.