Hi, am I glad I googled the phone # in the emails I've received from "Philip": Hello there, i am interested in the house you placed an ad on.Here is a little info about myself.My name is Philip Armstrong, i am 32 years old,at present i am based in the UK, but will be relocating to your Province in a couple of weeks. I am a social and friendly person, i drink occassionally and a non smoker. i like meeting people,i am an introvert by nature and i get along with most people easily,i dont party too much,i'll be coming soon and my reason for moving is because i have a job offer and the pay is very good,i will be working as a DataBase Administrator on oracle,I can assure you that you will not have any regrets letting out your apartment to me & having me as a room mate .I will be coming over alone,with no family or pets.if you need any other information please feel free to ask, you can contact me by email philarmstrong2681@gmail.com . thanks and hope to hear from you soon yours with all sincerity Philip Armstrong you can call me on +447024018550 or +447024018399 And then after I replied: Hello, thank you so much for quick response to mail,i am so sorry i didn't mail you back on time 'cos out of town for a cou ple of days to attend to my mum who i recieved a emergency call that she slumbed in the bathroom while trying to have her bathe and has since being rushed to the hospital 'cos she broke some of her bones coupled with the fact th at she has cervical cancer makes it a lot worse so i just got back today and i am going through my mails now when i saw your mail and i am replying immediately...i want you to know that i am not too conversant with canada 'cos thi s will be my first time coming over to North America,but i want you to know that i'll be shipping along a few of my personal effects such as my DVD player,Home theather,Laptop and my car(a Toyota Camry XLE 2007 model) as well so i can drive to work if it's just some few minutes drive okay...i should be in canad a in 3-4wks from now but i just want to make sure i secure a place before my arrival so i won't have any problems settling in upon my arrival and i believe with your help this can be made possible so i look forward to hearing from you ASAP a prompt and positive response... until then,have a wonderful day and all the best...cheers yours sincerely Philip Armstrong And then after I replied AGAIN, because I'm not too bright: Hello, thank youm so much for your response and i really appreciate your concern and co-operation...lik e i told you earlier from my previous mail,i am not to conversant with canada as this will be my fir st time coming over to North America,but when i checked on the map it's some where around Oakville, Ontario .i hope this not too far from your place so i can drive to wor k,since i plan shipping along my car,i hope this is okay with you!!! and for your informat ion,my Toyota camry car is american spec,i just got them a couple of weeks ago,so this won't be a problem i guess driving them in canada i believe and there is going to be any pls kindly let me know if i've to secure some paper permit okay... i just want you to know tha t my employers will be making payment for your place on my behave before i arrive so that someone else won't occupy or pay for it as i had that the demand for accommodation in your province is in high demand so my employers will send out payment to you for the first month rent and damage deposit as deposit for me before i arrive and i'll be glad if you can mail me the name you want the payment to be made on,your full address with zip code and telephone number so we can discuss more on this issue and others...i look forward to hear from you a positive and prompt response...all the best and God bless...cheers yours sincerely Philip Armstrong But here's the one that made me suspicious (finally): Hello, thank you for the information you passed across to me,i am really sorry i didnt get back to you on time,i've just being a little busy with a lot of things over here as well coupled with my mums health issue that i told you about makes it alot worse...anyways,i want you to know that i've already forwarded your information to my employers and your payment will get to you any time soon monday to be candid so you don't have to be angry or mad at me,i sincerely apologise for the delay and i really appreciate your sincerity,co-operation and patience as well,i'll try and give you a call later today so we can talk much better okay...i've to go now.have a wonderful day ahead and God bless...cheers sincerely yours Philip Armstrong PS:yesterday was my birthday,i wanted to tell you when you called but i forgot,but i couldnt cele brate it much b'cos i've just being pre occupied with a lot of things over here right now,anyways,i sincerely apologise once again for the stress ive to put you through everything will be taking care of in a couple of days from now...cheers I never called anyone! And he didn't want to make me angry? So thanks to whoever for having started this thread.