Tobi Johnson & Mercy P. Johnson, Craigslist, Toronto

[Mazzie]

Here's a scam I just came across yesterday. The funny thing about this is that I actually KNOW who the owner of this apartment is. I have told them what's going on, but just wanted you to watch out for this person.

Hello M,

Thanks for your response,I am Tobi Johnson the owner of the apartment you are making inquiry of. I lived with my wife in the apartment until i left for a construction job with Total in West Africa (I'm an expatriate in construction engineering) and I am Happily married and we have been together for years now my wife's name is mercy. I will be here for while that is why we want to rent our place out so presently my apartment is very much available for rent with all utilities included, it is furnished and i don't mind "PETS". Please i want you to note that I am a God fearing,kind and honest man and also i spent a lot on my property so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment hope you understand that, I want you to keep it tidy at all times We only want someone that can be serious about renting. I want a tenant I can trust.We will be Staying here now that is why we have made up my mind to lease our place to whom ever that will
take good care of it.

Apartment Address : 433 Queen St Newmarket, ON L3Y 4B1, Canada

RENT FEE: $830 per month, Security Deposit $500 (refundable)

Amenities:
Hydro,Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Freezer/Deep Freeze, Fridge,
Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Water/Sewer,Gas
Recessed lighting
Automatic Garage
Security Alarm/Door
Secured parking garage
Interior:
Wireless Internet
Cable
Fireplace (wood burning)
Hardwood
Storage Area/Room
Walk-In Closets
Furniture
Living room,Bedroom and Kitchen appliances all in perfect condition

TERMS AND CONDITION:
~The lease is month to month , from 1 to 5 month or 1year and can be renewed
~It can be only be rented furnished
~ You will have to take good care of my home
~Utilities and taxes are included in the rent fee
~Pets Allowed

If you are very much OK with all this then i want you to please contact my wife mercy on her email [mercy.p.johnson@hotmail.com] so you can proceed with the rental I am busy most times but she can respond to you immediately she will be the one to decide who we rent the place to also she will provide you with pictures for our place.Thanks

Best Regards
Tobi Johnson

[Jazz77]

We just had the exact email posted on Craigslist in New Westminster, BC yesterday and had a bad feeling about it, so I checked it out on google and it seems Tobi Johnson has been a scam in other places as well and used to be a woman. We haven't heard back yet from them about viewing the place, but I wont waste my time on it and hopefully no one else will.

[matt613]

Just went through the same thing with Tobi and Mercy. $600 2 bdrm apartment in Peterborough 300 Hedonics RD.