Spent a whole day corresponding with this one.

[Keys]

An email received yesterday morning: (the senders name has been changed)

I saw your advert looking for rentals/ Do you still need more rentals in Christchurch? Touter

Yes we do. Are you able to assist?
Keys

Do you charge home owners for appraisals?
I have over 400 home owners who will require property management in Christchurch, covering all areas.
Many properties will need to be let in the next few weeks as tenants vacat them.
However 15 home owners need letting now.

Can you help?

Please ask your senior property manger to e-mail me before 10 am.

Touter

Do you have a contact number?
Keys

Please ask the senior property manager to e-mail me back asap.
Touter

I have asked them. They are busy at the moment. Do you have a contact number I can pass on?
Keys

I spent 4 hours on the phone last Friday looking for an agent.
Al agents just want to chat for hours on the phone.
So its better via e-mail.
If your senior manager can contact me than I will explain it all via e-mail than call if required.
I have 5 meetings this morning and am short of staff.
So please NO time to chart on the phone.
Touter

I will pass your request on.
Keys

Thank you.
I will reply when I can, one meeting starts now.
Touter

Hey
The bosses son has been in a car accident.
Can you give me your contact number and he'll get in touch when he can
Keys

Its ok.
All the best wisher for the boss on her/his recovery.
I will contact another agency.
Touter

Turns out it was a nose to tail bump. Can we have your contact number?
The boss is interested in calling.
Are any if the prospective rentals damaged by the event 6 years ago?
Keys

O dear.
I hate when people tailgate.
I have to travel on open road every week and is always someone travelling less than 2 meters behind me on 80k zone.

My website is www.inserttouterswebsitehere.co.nz
Please ask her to look when she can.
Touter

She is going to miss out on many new listings.
Touter

Then, supply your contact number
Keys

tell her to go on my website and fill in the form.
I don't take phone orders.

They all need selling.
This is a web based business and we don't have the time to call agents.
You need to go on tho the web and fill in the form.
I will them send you the invoice.
No credit card is required on the web.
You need to do this if you want these properties.
Touter

You are not confident enough to discuss your charges and potential prospects?
Of the 15 in Christchurch, how many are awaiting the standard repairs?
Are you based in New Zealand?
I suspect this is a scam.
Keys

These are very strong accusations and I will get my lawyer to call you.
DEFAMATION of character is illegal in New Zealand.
Touter

My lawyer will call you soon.
Hiding pretending you had a car crash.
How stupid is that.
A friend said there was no accident at all.
She knows everyone in your office.
Touter

The name of your friend is?
Are you based in New Zealand?
What, if any, special things would Christchurch pose for investors?
Keys

Indeed.
Please forward my contact details to your lawyer.
I look forward to discussing things with them.
Are you based in New Zealand?
What potential problems are special to Christchurch at this time?
Key

GO AWAY TIME WASTER

Please send me your contact phone number. Would you like my postal address for your lawyer to make contact?
Keys

I have reported you to the real estate agents authority.
With copy to REINZ.
This is now e-mail haressment.

MORE E-MAIL HARESSMENT.
ANOTHER E-MAIL TO THE REAA AND REINZ.

But, you contacted me. The best way forward is to confirm to me that you are genuine as I am interested in growing my business.
Can I have a contact phone number please?
Are you based in New Zealand?
Is there anything I should be aware of regarding Christchurch?
Have you contacted your lawyer yet as I wish to discuss this opportunity with someone.
Keys

What is the REINZ please?
Are you based in New Zealand? What, if anything, is special about Christchurch.
Can I have a contact phone number please?
Keys

Another on to the REAA and REINZ
Stop haressing me or i will call the police.

But, you contacted me!
Do you not wish to continue with the possibility of business?
Why won't you confirm or deny that you are from New Zealand?
Why won't you confirm or deny that there may be something special about Christchurch?
Are you trying to get money out of me without providing an actual service?
Is it I who should be contacting the police?
Keys

I AM CALLING THE POLICE NOW

Please do so. I will desist upon the first call from the police.
To re ask. Are you resident in New Zealand?
Keys

And, so ended the saga.

[Perry]

Quiet day was it, Keys?

[Learning]

So you desisted because the Nigeri..., I mean NZ police came knocking?

[Keys]

Takes but a minute or two to do Perry. As does replying to PT comments.

[Keys]

So you desisted because the Nigeri..., I mean NZ police came knocking?

Nope. Because I sensed that it was getting a little out of control. I blocked the sender.

[sidinz]

So they were expecting you to pay to get access to this website with the '400 properties'? That's a new one.

[Nick G]

Change your email password.

[Keys]

^^^^^ why?

[Nick G]

I always do it if I think someone has been trying to get at me. People get all of your online presences and look for a weakness, if they can get into one they will often figure out others.

[Wayne]

^^^^^ why?

Indeed why - you haven't been hacked.

[Nick G]

Indeed, why worry about it until after the fact?

Some emails come with images embedded that download from a website that can pull in other dangerous beasties onto your computer.

Just one example. But hey, don't change your password. It's all good.

[Keys]

But hey, don't change your password. It's all good.

Thanks for that Nick. I was beginning to be concerned.

[cube]

And, apparently, don't turn your TV on. Or Off.

[Learning]

They come into my house when I'm out and rearrange the furniture to exactly the same way I left it.