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I had requested more info on a rental property I found through rew.ca. I received 2 emails from Darren Brown, the supposed owner. The 1st email came with pictures and seemed ok, though the price seemed too good. However, the 2nd email made me feel a bit suspicious so I checked BBB and sure enough, someone else had a similar experience. Here are the 2 emails: Hello The apartment it's still available. The rent for the entire apartment (3bed/2bath) is 2200$/month utilities included and 2 parking spots. Full access to all the amenities and facilities. Pets allowed. I have attached the pictures so you can see that it is in excellent condition. The unit is just like in the pictures, fully equipped with all the appliances you need, very clean and well kept. The apartment can be rented and furnished for the same price.If you want you can use your furniture I will deposit mine in the storage unit. Please let me know how many people will occupy the apartment, where you work, and how long you are planning to stay so I can make an idea of who is going to stay in the unit. Thank you! Hello I am the owner of the apartment and my daughter was living in the apartment.. Unfortunately she got divorced last year and decided to move with her children to Spain where I have been living for the last 15 years. My family and I decided that we can rent the apartment to you so we need to make the arrangements for the viewing. I moved to Spain 12 years ago when I met my wife on a holiday on the Mediterranean Coast and I decided to follow my dream and heart so I moved from Canada to be with her. I was discussing it with the real estate company called JLL and they sent me all the information over the email. Using JLL involves three parties: me as the owner, you as a potential tenant, and JLL as a responsible third party authorized to arrange the viewing and paperwork. LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED and I can provide all the details about the viewing process (I am sure that many of the questions you have now, will be answered after I will send you the steps). Also if you need to reach me please call me at at: +34663744960 ( if you are calling from Canada you need to dial 011 34663744960) or you can leave me the best number I can reach you and I will give you a call to discuss further details Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Targeted Person's Location

BC, CAN- V6T 1Z4

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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(466) 374-4960

Web logo

rew.ca

Scam Type

Rental

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Business name

Unknown

Date Reported

April 24, 2025

Scam ID

975491


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