Over the past few weeks, we have been searching for the perfect rental home for us to move into, but sadly we have come across many Craigslist rental scams. We found many great homes, and actually signed a lease the other day on one (more information on that to come soon).
Even though we found a rental home, we came across many Craigslist scams and Craigslist rental scams firsthand.
I only received around 10 emails back from potential landlords and three of those I knew were definitely scammers. There might have been others as well.
Due to this, I knew I had to create a post on the topic of rental scams.
You can find rental scams everywhere (Craigslist, Zillow, and more), and many people are duped every single day out of hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars.
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Below are several Craigslist rental scams that you should be aware of.
There are cases where the person might not actually be a scammer, but you should be on high alert if you decide to continue through with a potential rental that you are unsure about.
Some scams that you may come across include:
- Craigslist rental scams
- Craigslist apartment scams
- Craigslist housing scams
- Rent31 scam
- Lisarooms scam
- My3rentals scam
1. They are showing you the home, but do they actually own it?
One of the many Craigslist rental scams I have been hearing about a lot lately is when a scammer seems legitimate and even shows you around the rental. You might believe they are the landlord since they somehow got into the rental, but that isn’t always the case.
Sometimes scammers will break into a back window or even steal the key from the actual landlord so they can show the rental to unsuspecting potential tenants. This can be a huge disaster, as many people will believe the scammer since they are pretending to be the landlord.
Another Craigslist scam I have heard about that is related to this is when a renter moves into a home, pays the deposit, rent, etc., only to find out weeks or months later that the actual owner is at their door. The owner might have been on a long vacation or they might have just let the home sit vacant while trying to sell it, and thieves noticed their absence only to take advantage of the situation. This can be bad as you will have to vacate immediately and you will be out of money, such as the refundable deposit you may have given to the scammer.
My rental search tip: Always make sure the person renting out the home is the owner or the property manager. You can usually do a simple search on who owns the property by looking up city records. You also may be able to call the building’s manager (if there is one) and ask if the apartment is for rent and who is renting it.
2. A rental that seems too good to be true is often one of the many Craigslist rental scams.
This is how some rental scammers try to lure you in. They will create a listing, make the rental sound amazing, offer it at a very low price, not require money upfront, and so on.
This is a clue that you might be the victim of a Craigslist scam. If the landlord makes it too easy for you to live in their rental, then you need to be very careful. Scammers are often hoping that someone will be caught up in a “great deal” and come running to them with cash.
My rental search tip: Always do your research before you give anyone money. You should check other listings in the area to see if the rental is comparable and you should also see if the place is actually for rent. In most cases, it is not.
Here’s one Craigslist scam email I received (I actually received this response for two different rentals I inquired about):
3. A scammer wants your information or money before you view the home.
If you are asked to fill out a rental application before you view a home, then you might be in the middle of one of the many Craigslist rental scams. The scammer is hoping that you will give them personal information, such as your bank account number, social security number, or something else. They will then disappear once they receive all of this information. This is a bad situation because you basically just gave your identity away.
Also, if you are asked to give money before you are allowed to view a home, then something is not right. This is most definitely a scam and you should avoid it. You should never have to pay loads of money in order to just view a home.
My rental search tip: You should always do your research, view the home, and more before you give out any extremely personal information. Occasionally, you may have to give your ID to the landlord, but other than that they should not need anything from you just to show you the rental house or apartment.
Here’s another Craigslist rental scam e-mail I received. This person sent me two e-mails so I just copied and pasted both e-mails into one so that you can easily read them both:
4. The landlord’s email has been compromised – Big Craigslist housing scams!
One scary Craigslist rental scam I recently heard about is when all of the information in a rental listing is correct. The home is actually for rent, the e-mail and phone number are real, and more.
However, when you e-mail the landlord you believe you are actually talking to them. It turns out that you are actually talking to someone who hacked into their e-mail. This can be a scary Craigslist scam as it can be hard to detect.
My rental search tip: Even though this Craigslist rental scam seems difficult, it can be easy to overcome. You should contact the landlord via the phone number that is listed on the real listing and talk to a real person. Then, you should verify everything that was discussed in the e-mails. Most of the time, landlords have no idea that their e-mail address was even hacked.
There are many different things to be aware of when looking for a rental online. Here are my general tips before falling for Craigslist housing scams or Craigslist apartment scams:
- Always make sure the person showing the home is the landlord or property manager.
- If a deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
- Be careful with your personal information, so that you are not the victim of identity theft.
- If anyone ever asks you to wire money, you should not. Most scammers will ask for money to be wired and this should be your first red flag that something is not right. Keep in mind that if you wire money, you CANNOT get it back. Too many people think you can get wired money back.
- Does the listing and/or e-mail communication with the “landlord” have many misspellings? Does the e-mail refer to you as Sir or Madam? Do they say they are out of the country and cannot show you the home until you pay? Do they claim to be a missionary or a reverend? If any of these are true, then this is usually the sign of a scammer.
- Always trust your gut instinct as there are always other places to rent in the world.
What Craigslist rental scams and Craigslist apartment scams have you seen or heard about? Have you ever been the victim of any type of scam?
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Alice says
July 19, 2018 at 2:30 amI gave the “owner” my personal informations like address, name, phone no. and photo of Drivers License but when I talked him over the phone, I just realized his voice is kinda weird and he is not a missionary for sure.
Subject: Re: Stunning 1 bedroom condo &Gas Range & Dishwasher, &Washer & Drye
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Hello,
Thanks for your email. I’m John Taylor, the owner of the Apartment you are renting. Actually I resided in the apartment with my family for some months and we moved away due to my transfer from my working place, my apartment is still available for rent for $800 per month including the utilities like washer and security, it is furnished. Right now I’m in West Africa for a crusade and I would like you to get in touch with my wife in the United states for more discussion as she is with the keys and the documents to the apartment. Please I want you to note that, I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and I want you to treat it as your own. I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for a check up, I do that once in a while. I want to have trust in you as I always stand by my words. Let us know how soon you are willing to move in. Email my wife Marie { keyaptss501@gmail.com } and she will attend to you better.
ADDRESS TO THE APARTMENT: 355 S Arroyo Dr,San Gabriel, CA 91776
Thanks for your interest.
John Taylor
Mark Finster says
July 19, 2018 at 1:32 pmHey Alice,
We should chat. It’s very possible we were both conned by the same person (or group) in the LA housing market. I responded to a listing back in May (2018) for a below-market-value unit in Mar Vista, sent a rental App (which included by SSN and Employer Info) … and later wound up speaking to the individual over the phone. I realized pretty much immediately that it was a scam — and the person was using a fake accent, or just really didn’t speak english.
A few weeks back, the Identity Theft hit (and it hit hard). Bank accounts, my USPS mailing address, tons of crap. It’s been terrible. I’ve been in contract with the LAPD + their financial crims dept. — and have a similar Gmail thread with the fraudulent listing owner. I’m convinced they’ve hit several people in the LA market.
If you’d like to chat — let me know. Thanks!
-Mark
Alice says
July 20, 2018 at 2:28 amMark,
I’m sorry to hear that….
Fortunately I didn’t give them SSN but only the photo of Driver’s License.
Hope there’s no way to use my infos… 🙁
Meridith Bibbo says
July 20, 2018 at 1:49 pmI received the same John Taylor email and it seemed fishy so I googled, found this post, and am glad I haven’t filled anything out yet! Thanks!
Jose says
July 27, 2018 at 11:21 amHi Alice,
I encountered the same kind of scammer in the bay area, I didn’t have a chance to give them my info yet as I just responded to a craigslist ad.I knew it was fishy when in the response to my initial email the respondent did not include the original ad, which was taken down from craigslist. So it’s a good idea to periodically check the ad to see if it was taken down for being spam. The email went as follows:
“Hello,
Thanks for your email. I’m John Taylor, the owner of the Apartment you are renting. Actually I resided in the apartment with my family for some months and we moved away due to my transfer from my working place, my apartment is still available for rent for $815 per month including the utilities like washer and security, it is furnished. Right now I’m in Mississippi for construction work and I would like you to get in touch with my wife in the United states at the moment too, for more discussion as she is with the keys and the documents to the apartment. Please I want you to note that, I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and I want you to treat it as your own. I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come for a check up, I do that once in a while. I want to have trust in you as I always stand by my words. Let us know how soon you are willing to move in. Email my wife Marie { keyaptss501@gmail.com} and she will attend to you better.
ADDRESS TO THE APARTMENT: 2004 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Thanks for your interest.
John Taylor”
GLORIA TORREZ says
July 20, 2018 at 1:28 amAfter reading this article I know for sure I have been scam for my information. The email sent to me is very similar.
We appreciate your interest and inquiries about our house…Am sorry for late response i was so busy with work i hope you understand..Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are out of town..We just moved to Ohio for a program called Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and I’m here with the house keys and documents..Before we left, i tried to look for an Agent/Management but i couldn’t get any in time..The program is taking place in three major countries in Switzerland, Singapore and the state we are right now in Ohio…We will be here for 5 to 6 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whoever that will take good care of it…Let me start by introducing myself My name is Charles Brown,.I am hearing impaired and I must confess I am very new in this landlord business. However, I own the house located at (235 Coronado Ave APT 4, Long Beach, CA 90803 ), the initial plan was to sell the house but sometimes the Realtor inflates the price and it takes longer to sell,because of this reason we have decided to rent out the house to a responsible tenant in a affordable rent that can take very good care of the property as we are not after the money, we want it to be clean and tidy at all time. Pets are allowed as long as they are not destructive..
Also how long do you intend to stay?
How soon do you intend to move in?
DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE
Address:235 Coronado Ave APT 4, Long Beach, CA 90803
Numbers of bedrooms: 1
Number of bathrooms: 1
Monthly Rent: $1,075
Security Deposit: $600
Total move in cost: $1,675
Pet: Acceptable with no pet deposit in as much as they are not destructive
Utilities are included in the rent.
You can drive-by to view the outside and neighborhood of the house and get
back to me asap and If you are really interested in renting my home then
answer the rental application..I attached it along with the pics of the
house. You can get back to me to my number (669) 209-6837
Regards,
Charles
John says
April 12, 2019 at 12:58 amMy name is John.
Very much the same situation in the Virginia beach area. Email follows:
Hello,
This is my private email…. My name is David Raymond, regarding the house for rent (721 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454)… Number of Bedrooms:3…Number of baths:2, Rent:$750…Refundable security Deposit:$550…Total move in :$1300, Pets are welcome!!!. I decided to rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in (Phoenix, AZ) . My family and I will be here for about 5 years due the nature of my job.
I initially had it up for sale but had a change of mind in leasing it out ourselves because the agent that was in charge of our rental property was asking too much of an agent fee and also making it difficult for people who cannot afford the rent. Am willing to lease it out to person/family who is willing to assure us of taking absolute care of our home and pay their rent on time.
Fill out the below so that my wife and i will take a proper look at your form.(You can call or text me on (937) 756-1566 after filling out rental questionnaire.).
RENT APPLICATION FORM AND TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU
1) Your Full Name ?
2A) Home Phone ?
2B) Cell Phone Number?
3) Your Full Address ?
04) How old are you ?
5a) Are you married ?
5b) How many people will be living in the house?
6a) Do you have a pet?
7a) Do you have a car?
8) Occupation ?
9) Do you smoke ?
10) Do you Drink ?
11) Do you work at Night ?
12) What is your monthly income?
13) When do you intend Moving in?
14) private email ?
15)How Many Months are you willing to rent?
16) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month OR 2 months )
17) When can you pay for your deposit to secure or move in ?
18) Let me know the amount you have right now to pay?
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receiving your email as soon as possible. As I am not in town to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information. Respond as soon as you can so we can get this process started.
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you.
Regards and remain Bless.
Mr & Mrs David and Family.
Then he asked me to wire money to his wife
Saundra Kaye Torres in Las Vegas Nevada and then I would get the keys In the mail by fed ex
Holly says
May 23, 2019 at 3:14 pmI got this same email for a different property in Norfolk, almost word for word, but from a David Maxwell!!!!!!
Katrina Stettler says
July 21, 2018 at 4:37 amOne of the emails I receieved. I knew about this scam before hand and googled the address. The home is for sale and I have already contacted a realitor. This is a similar format to 2 other homes I am intrested in.
Good Morning,
I hope this finds you happy, healthy and well today. I personally own the house, I want my property to be well taken good care of, and there are some rules and regulation in which I do give out to tenant willing to rent my house so please don’t disrespect my order, But if you are still capable of renting my house the rules and regulation goes this way, You must keep my house clean including the surrounding, you must know the way in which you use the stove so as to avoid fire outbreak, you must not disturb the neighbor. I decided to rent out the property due to my transfer to ( Cincinnati, OH ), with (WHO) World Health Organization(WHO)… WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. Don’t be a surprise if you find the home with another site and deference price, I have the plan to rent it through Real estate before, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of house to lease out And they added some money to the rent while their commission is not fair.
Have this in mind you must know the kind of person that I’m nevertheless I am giving you this rules because of what corresponded between me and my last tenant. the keys and documents are with us here in ( Cincinnati, OH ). So I will need to ship them to you before you can occupy the house But you can drive by the house any time to take a look at the area and surrounding, You can also peek through the windows if you don’t mind. For now, we are looking for 3 or 4 years lease or rather lets us know how long you wish to stay. All included in the monthly rent, as I am in a governmental programmer that sponsors my utilities on a monthly basis etc. Please note that we are a kind and honest family, that spent a lot on property that is available for rent, so in one accord, we are soliciting for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own. We want you to keep it tidy all the time so that we shall be glad to see it whenever we are around on a visit.
Home Address: 703 Saint Anne Ave, Christmas, FL 32709
Rent: $700
Refundable security Deposit:$700
Total move in $1400
Pets are welcome!!!
All Utilities are included in the rent
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove
Fridge, Washer, Air Condition
Sewage, Trash
Text or call 775-468-3473
RENT APPLICATION
——————————————————-
1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Marital Status?___________________________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house_________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?_____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property________________
10)Picture of the occupant If Available____________________________
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?________________
13) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1month +
SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option
do you prefer ??? ________________
14)EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE OF DEPOSIT PAYMENT:______
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all these details so that I can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services.
May GOD bless you and your family.
Yours Sincerely.
Javonni Irin says
July 28, 2018 at 11:51 pmCrazy mine is similar (Thanks for getting back to me regarding my house,It gives me great joy to know that you are interested in my lovely house,I am Rev. Sean Mcclelland, the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. Presently my house is still available for rent and ready for immediately occupancy for just $1200 (rent already includes utilities).. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that’s because I am not too keen about the amount in renting the place out but to whom I am renting the house out to take great care of it and I have put the house up for sale before now but had to change my mind as my wife is not OK with us selling the house so my intention is to rent my house to someone that is responsible and be ready to take great care of the house as if it were his or her own, that is why the rent is low. and I plan to rent it through Real estate, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of property to lease out and they also put our house in a higher rate while there commission is not fair. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the house. The house is available for 3 years for now but you can live there to the period of time you wish and you can also move out as long as you can, you just need to inform me a month before you live so that I can look for another tenant like you do.
I would like you to know that I am giving this house out for rent because I have been transferred to EAST AFRICA on a Missionary Work by my church. My wife came here to join me with my kids after some months I was transfer because My Father is ill and my brother’s have take him to Argentina for surgery. and if not because of this, I wouldn’t have been renting the house out because me and my family resides in the house and we love it so much. I would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with the details to enable us choose the right tenant. I can be reach here and you can call or text anytime (970)984-8602.
This is the address of the house (5160 Nestle Ave,Tarzana, CA 91356)
It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout. Nice and light! Very quiet, low traffic area. I believe its absolutely a perfect place for you and your family. Utilities include Electric, Water, Trash,Sewer, Gas Etc….
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Number of Bathrooms:3
2,000 sqft
Pets are welcome!!!
SO COMPLETE THE TENANT RENTAL APPLICATION FORM BELOW IF YOU REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING:)
Javonni Irin says
July 28, 2018 at 11:54 pmThis was before he ask me to money Gram him 2200 deposit before receiving paperwork or keys
(Thanks for getting back to me regarding my house,It gives me great joy to know that you are interested in my lovely house,I am Rev. Sean Mcclelland, the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. Presently my house is still available for rent and ready for immediately occupancy for just $1200 (rent already includes utilities).. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that’s because I am not too keen about the amount in renting the place out but to whom I am renting the house out to take great care of it and I have put the house up for sale before now but had to change my mind as my wife is not OK with us selling the house so my intention is to rent my house to someone that is responsible and be ready to take great care of the house as if it were his or her own, that is why the rent is low. and I plan to rent it through Real estate, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of property to lease out and they also put our house in a higher rate while there commission is not fair. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the house. The house is available for 3 years for now but you can live there to the period of time you wish and you can also move out as long as you can, you just need to inform me a month before you live so that I can look for another tenant like you do.
I would like you to know that I am giving this house out for rent because I have been transferred to EAST AFRICA on a Missionary Work by my church. My wife came here to join me with my kids after some months I was transfer because My Father is ill and my brother’s have take him to Argentina for surgery. and if not because of this, I wouldn’t have been renting the house out because me and my family resides in the house and we love it so much. I would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with the details to enable us choose the right tenant. I can be reach here and you can call or text anytime (970)984-8602.
This is the address of the house (5160 Nestle Ave,Tarzana, CA 91356)
It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout. Nice and light! Very quiet, low traffic area. I believe its absolutely a perfect place for you and your family. Utilities include Electric, Water, Trash,Sewer, Gas Etc….
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Number of Bathrooms:3
2,000 sqft
Pets are welcome!!!
SO COMPLETE THE TENANT RENTAL APPLICATION FORM BELOW IF YOU REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING:))
Amber says
November 6, 2018 at 10:07 pmI got this email today. The rent price is too good to be true, so I googled rent scam in my area and I found this article.
Thank you so much for the info. So glad I found it before giving out my personal info.
This is in Virginia Beach, VA.
APPLICATION FORM
1.) Your full Name?______________________________
2.) Your full address & mobile number / home #?______________________________
3.) Marital Status / DOB?___________________________________________
4.) How many people will be living in the house and Names of people moving in with you?
_________________________
5.) Length of previous tenancy and occupation of each person move in with you?
______________________________
6.) Do you have a car / Do you have a pet? Please describe Breed, size______________________________
7.) Are you a section 8 applicant?__________________
8.) Do you run a business from home, If so what kind of business?___________________
9.) How often do you do your current house cleaning?___________________
10.) When will you like to move in?_____________________________
11.) How long are you willing to stay in the property?________________
12.) When are you ready to Move In, please write exact move in date?________________
13.) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( 1 month +
SECURITY DEPOSIT ) or ( 2 months + SECURITY DEPOSIT ), so which option
do you prefer ??________________
14.) Earliest possible date of deposit?_____________
15.) Can we trust you and our house safe keeping in your hand?_______________________
16.) If you are ask to make a down payment to secure the house today and take it off market, How much will you be able to pay:__________?
17.) Do you work late night and do you smoke and drink? (We just wanna know don’t get it twisted) no hard feelings.
18.) REFERENCE?__________________Scan a copy of your passport and Driver License
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19.) Applicant Comment:
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Looking forward to hear from you and Please have this in mind that you are talking to a very nice and God fearing family, if you find any of our question inconvenience please don’t be offended but answer it because we want and like to know the kind of family that will be living in our house from day one so nothing from them will be strange to us again.
thank you
Valerie says
February 1, 2019 at 9:21 amI must have emails from the same crook, as the numbers are exactly the same. They’re getting slick, finding an address and matching the actual property owners name to that address. I smelled something fishy by the 2nd email, and the second “they” put a telephone number on one of the emails I Google searched that too because the number was weird and did not match any area code here for someone who may have lived here as long as he claimed. What’s funny is all I Google as the number they gave me to call or text, and in my search I noticed the exact same words from the last email he sent, with the same improper grammar. This is the “rental application” sent to me:
___________________________________
Thanks for your response. I will look forward to working with you and I hope you become the right tenant for us as we need responsible people to take good care of the house. We also need serious applicants so we can move forward with the rental process.
I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone # : __________?
E-mail : __________?
Best time to call : __________?
How many proposed occupants : __________?
List of all occupants with approximate age : __________?
Present Address : __________?
City/State : __________?
Will you have pets : __________?
Please describe breed, size : __________?
Personality of pet : __________?
Preferred move in date : __________?
Intended length of lease: __________?
How much deposit can you put down today to secure the home for yourself: __________?
Length of previous tenancy : __________?
Present occupation : __________?
Do you run a business from home : __________?
If so what kind of business : __________?
Do you work late night : __________?
Do you smoke : __________?
Do you drink : __________?
CALL OR TEXT ME ON THIS NUMBER (775) 468-3473
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receiving your email as soon as possible. As I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me
___________________________________
Yasmeenah says
July 19, 2019 at 11:46 amDid you call the person? If so what accent do they have? I have the same email for a property in WA.
Kati says
July 25, 2018 at 2:30 pmHey guys,
Coming from New England here in the expensive, tax-ridden state of Massachusetts! My spouse and I actually had two craigslist scammers contact us in the same pity-party/sob story that seems to be popular amongst many of us here (one was actually this morning). One scammer claimed to work for a Catholic ministry in a different state, and the other a Christian who was working with this benign Christian organization we’ve never heard about — we are Christians ourselves and typically know what organizations there are out there. I contacted the Catholic one (didn’t bother with the Christian since I knew it was weird anyways) and told the scammer. Next thing I know, the posting was removed. Just this past morning, I told the “Christian” scammer I was flagging him — then gave some appropriate two cents of my own… in the Christian way, of course lol Immediately, the posting was removed. Both scammers, however, requested my regular email address and would not send any information if they did not have my email. But, they obviously had my email since I used it to reply to them…? That was off-putting. I figured they wanted an alternate email just so they would not be tracked with their craigslist email if they got caught. Then they got back to me with an email from another server… figures.
What astounds me is the fact they use the same type of pattern to try and lure you and from many different locations, it seems — I mean, good for us. But it is unfortunate that it can be so easily dismissed by many.
Just wanted to chime in and share!
Kati
Mercedes J Sichon says
July 26, 2018 at 10:33 amHi all,
I’ve seen replies that say that they have been victims and some have been warned not to do anything. I, for one, has become a recent victim and I am worried that they are going to use my personal information (as well as my mother’s/sisters’) to do whatever they want.
What are the next steps other than getting identity theft protection and informing Craigslist that this particular ad is a scam? Do I inform my local police dept., my credit reporting agencies (or is this communication only after I’ve been hacked?), etc.?
Please advise on how to move forward from here is greatly appreciated.
Mercedes
chris says
July 26, 2018 at 1:31 pmGot this, and i figured it was too good to be true. They keep hitting me up every day asking if im still interested.
“Hello,
This beautiful home is still available for rent and ready to move in 260 Clearwood Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 4 beds 2 baths 2,037 sqft rent $1700 security deposit $1500 pets allowed.
You need to drive by the home,sorry just moved closer to wife due she was diagnose calvical cancer in Los Angeles,CA you can go by to view the house and and get back to me, am at the hospital right, she is battling cancer, pls say prayers for her.All appliances are included
How many adults,kids and pets will be moving in? how long do you plan living in the house? i don’t want moving in and moving out, i want long term stay a least start
with 1 year lease with an option to renew it.
This home located in safe and quiet area good to raise the kids,do you have good credit,rental history,pay-stub and reference?i do have the keys her with me, if
everything work out for both of us i can overnight the keys and papers to you.
Norma L Platt “
Javonni Irin says
July 29, 2018 at 12:01 amCrazy how similar they are this email was sent as a reply to property I inquired about on Craigslist ….
((Thanks for getting back to me regarding my house,It gives me great joy to know that you are interested in my lovely house,I am Rev. Sean Mcclelland, the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. Presently my house is still available for rent and ready for immediately occupancy for just $1200 (rent already includes utilities).. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that’s because I am not too keen about the amount in renting the place out but to whom I am renting the house out to take great care of it and I have put the house up for sale before now but had to change my mind as my wife is not OK with us selling the house so my intention is to rent my house to someone that is responsible and be ready to take great care of the house as if it were his or her own, that is why the rent is low. and I plan to rent it through Real estate, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of property to lease out and they also put our house in a higher rate while there commission is not fair. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the house. The house is available for 3 years for now but you can live there to the period of time you wish and you can also move out as long as you can, you just need to inform me a month before you live so that I can look for another tenant like you do.
I would like you to know that I am giving this house out for rent because I have been transferred to EAST AFRICA on a Missionary Work by my church. My wife came here to join me with my kids after some months I was transfer because My Father is ill and my brother’s have take him to Argentina for surgery. and if not because of this, I wouldn’t have been renting the house out because me and my family resides in the house and we love it so much. I would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with the details to enable us choose the right tenant. I can be reach here and you can call or text anytime (970)984-8602.
This is the address of the house (5160 Nestle Ave,Tarzana, CA 91356)
It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout. Nice and light! Very quiet, low traffic area. I believe its absolutely a perfect place for you and your family. Utilities include Electric, Water, Trash,Sewer, Gas Etc….
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Number of Bathrooms:3
2,000 sqft
Pets are welcome!!!
SO COMPLETE THE TENANT RENTAL APPLICATION FORM BELOW IF YOU REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING:))
Then I was asked for a $2200 deposit by MoneyGram to send to Kenya before I see the property or get the keys
John Czech says
July 31, 2018 at 12:16 pmYikes. I knew as soon as I got a similar email here in Orlando that it was a scam.
Thanks for your response. I will look forward to working with you and i hope you become the right tenant for us as we need responsible people to take good care of the house. We also need serious applicants so we can move forward with the rental process.
I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone # : __________?
E-mail : __________?
Best time to call : __________?
How many proposed occupants : __________?
List of all occupants with approximate age : __________?
Present Address : __________?
City/State : __________?
Will you have pets : __________?
Please describe breed, size : __________?
Personality of pet : __________?
Preferred move in date : __________?
Intended length of lease: __________?
How much deposit can you put down today to secure the home for yourself : __________?
Length of previous tenancy : __________?
Present occupation : __________?
Do you run a business from home : __________?
If so what kind of business : __________?
Do you work late night : __________?
Do you smoke : __________?
Do you drink : __________?
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible. As I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information. Respond as soon as you can so we can get this process started.
You can text or call me anytime for more inquiries on 203-701-9467
Regards and remain blessed.
Shanice says
July 18, 2019 at 7:38 pmI got this exact same message today. Do Not Trust!!
D.B.T. says
August 10, 2018 at 10:10 amAnother thing that’s a giveaway to a scam rental posting is if there are any photos showing a realtor watermark or logo in corner. These are photos posted on the realtor sites (MLS) and are marked by the realtor board that belong to. It’s illegal to use these photos anywhere other than the MLS with this marked. If it’s a realtor listing on Craigslist you’ll see their license number and can verify it first with the local real estate board.
Below is a response email I received~and the ad had one pic with the watermark on it. I didn’t notice the watermark until I went back and looked at it after reviewing this letter. As you can see there is strange phrasing regarding dirt and in other areas of this response. Unusual “Off” grammar and phrasing another telltale indicator.
Finally- I had answered some of these questions in my first inquiry to the ad which also tells me they aren’t really reading the inquiry and just after personal info.
EMAIL:
Hello there,
Thanks for your interest in our lovely home, we want responsible adults/family who are neat and also have what it takes to take care of our house as if it were theirs.. We will be very pleased if we have the opportunity in showing you around my house, The home is currently in move in ready condition.
Property Information:
Single Family Residential House
419 East Francis Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
The monthly rent is $1650 and the refundable security deposit is $1650. Pets are allowed and utilities (water,sewer, and trash only) are also included in the rent. Pets are also allowed in the home as long as they are home broken and their shots received regularly too.
I will be very happy to find the right tenant for my home, a person who does not tolerate anything that has to do with dirt. I would love to learn more information about you, your renting experience and how long you intend to rent our home, date would you want to move in if everything goes well.
Do let me know if I should email the rental application form for you via email to fill for review and approval if you qualify as a potential our tenant for our home.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
Johan D & Family
Andrea Garcia says
August 10, 2018 at 10:34 amJust received this email that i inquired about 3 days ago.. Good thing i did my research!
Hello Dear,
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my apartment. Yes the apartment is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the apartment now that i am not around. i just traveled to Crason city NV for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM),you can view the link for more info: (https://www.sim.org/about ). i will be away for 3 to 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to sell my apartment but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving , It has already been taken off the market as for sale so there is no need to contact any Realtor. My wife advice’s we take the rent low due to the fact we seek responsible occupant and we are not after the money but a proper maintenance of my property . I want you to understand that I spent a lot on my property that you have requested to rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this apartment and would want you to treat it as your own because cleanliness they say is next to Godliness. It is not all about the money to be paid on rent or spent; it is all about a good maintenance culture which I want you to adopt on the property. I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I would be full of smiles whenever I come and above all, a good, strong and tight relationship between us when I come for a check up. Please one more thing, I wouldn’t like to have any benefit of trust in you because I want to stand in your words that the property would be well taken care of all the time. I believe you have seen how lovely it is if from only the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as you are an occupant.
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat,Car park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service,Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator,Washer / Dryer.
Rental Price: $750 per month and security Deposit is $450 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.
Here is the address to the:14082 Edwards St #202Westminster, CA 92683, USA
Bedroom:2
Bathroom:2
I may not be returning to the apartment because we plan buying another apartment upon arrival. For more inquiries.
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services and You may drive by to view the building and its living environment. May GOD bless you and your family.Thanks
T says
August 11, 2018 at 10:40 pmI received the same email, just wondering if the email is also the same.. does it end in 65@hotmail?
Marjory says
October 26, 2018 at 8:31 pmThe same happen to my someone named Mac Lester with the same form in Fullerton, CA. I actually talked to the guy and he had a heavy accent and he wanted me to wire him the money without even seeing the place horrible.
Laura says
December 11, 2018 at 11:18 amI got the same email from a Ronald Webber about a listing doubt hell get back to me since my husband is the one to answer some questions. Wish I read this sooner
Diana says
August 14, 2018 at 5:01 am(970)984-8602 this is the number they are calling from
Jess says
August 24, 2018 at 8:00 amThis is what I received. We even went and looked at the house. Finally looked it up and it was listed for a much higher price.
Thanks for your interest in my house. My house is still available for rent and is located at 116 Kendale St,Bowling Green, KY 42103 quite and safe, I’m looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that i am not around. I just traveled to London for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (http://www.sim.org/index.php/content/our-purpose).
I will be away for two years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to sell the house but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving . So you ignore the sign post cause i have stop dealing and contacting the Realtor for too much fees i paid and the Realtor was trying to rip me off. You can drive by and check the the house and neighborhood and get back to me for further discussions because i need a tenant urgently and i can also forward the application form to you, if you are interested.
alsion maduek says
September 24, 2018 at 9:08 pmNuno Gonzaléz
9:53 PM (13 minutes ago)
to me
Hello,
Thank you reply to the advert placed, I’m happy to inform you that the place is still available
for rent and you are the first person to contact me about it. I really need to know how soon you
want to move in and number of people. I’m on a missionary transfer to CA to serve God and
humanity. I work with SOS Children’s Village here in CA, I have no choice than to relocate and
this is the reason why I want to rent out the units to someone who is going to take care of the
place as if they own it. The apartment is available for short and long time term lease is also
accepted.
The rent includes all utilities and close to all amenities. I was advised to rent out the place
because there is no one leaving there right now. The place is available for immediate move in.
INCLUDED IN THE RENT: Cable , Kitchen completely equipped, Kettle – Toaster – Dishwasher –
Freezer – Microwave – Oven – Dryer – Heat – Water – Washing Machine and Electric.
I want you to provide the following information to fill the rent application form and other
documents, such as; rental agreement, rent receipts etc.
RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
Full name:
Profession:
Present Address of the applicants:
Zip code:
Reasons for Leaving:
How long do you intend staying:
Do you drink:
Ph Cell & Home:
Email:
Single Or Married:
Children:
Pet: If any ():
Date of Tenancy:
I ………………………… ……………..CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in
this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I
understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any
misrepresentation made above.
I want you to make sure the present address is not mistaken because that’s where the keys and
documents will be ship to. The contents of the shipment you will be expecting are:
1. Bunch of keys to the property.
2. Documents containing the lease agreement and property description , including the property
address.
3. Rent receipts and damage deposit receipts.
I want you to email me once you fill the rent application form, the shipment of the package
containing the keys and other documents will be ship by secure courier service once the deposit
payment is paid.
I HAVENT EVEN SEEN THE APARTMENT you already sent forms.
Nicole says
September 25, 2018 at 9:19 pmI saw this post on craigslist this morning and couldn’t believe the apartment was cheap. He immediately replied. I had to look up the phone number to see if this was real and this page came up.
Too good to be true.
Thanks for getting back to me regarding my house, It gives me great joy to know that you are interested in my lovely house, I am Rev. Kevin Khabeer Manny the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. Presently my house is still available for rent and ready for immediately occupancy for just $1300 (rent already includes utilities).. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that’s because I am not too keen about the amount in renting the place out but to whom I am renting the house out to take great care of it and I have put the house up for sale before now but had to change my mind as my wife is not OK with us selling the house so my intention is to rent my house to someone that is responsible and be ready to take great care of the house as if it were his or her own, that is why the rent is low. and I plan to rent it through Real estate, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of property to lease out and they also put our house in a higher rate while there commission is not fair. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the house. The house is available for 3 years for now but you can live there to the period of time you wish and you can also move out as long as you can, you just need to inform me a month before you live so that I can look for another tenant like you do.
I would like you to know that I am giving this house out for rent because I have been transferred to EAST AFRICA on a Missionary Work by my church. My wife came here to join me with my kids after some months I was transfer because My Father is ill and my brother’s have take him to Argentina for surgery. and if not because of this, I wouldn’t have been renting the house out because me and my family resides in the house and we love it so much. I would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with the details to enable us choose the right tenant. I can be reach here and you can call or text anytime (970)984-8602.
This is the address of the house (222 Lime St, Inglewood, CA 90301)
It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout. Nice and light! Very quiet, low traffic area. I believe its absolutely a perfect place for you and your family. Utilities include Electric, Water, Trash, Sewer, Gas Etc….
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Number of Bathrooms:2.5
1,450 sqft
Pets are welcome!!!
SO COMPLETE THE TENANT RENTAL APPLICATION FORM BELOW IF YOU REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING:
1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Are you married?_________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house______________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?_____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property________________
10)Picture of the occupant If Available____________________________
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?________________
13) How Soon Do You Have The Deposit?_____________
The Landlord is authorized to use the information provided herein to conduct any and all investigations as deemed prudent by the Landlord. A Deposit of $1300 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in. You can drive by the house anytime to see the surroundings and the area since I am not in the around then we discuss on how to FedEx the keys paper work to you.
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so we can proceed further. You can call or text me for more information on the rental (970)984-8602.
I hope to hear from you soonest. God Bless You,
Rev. Kevin Khabeer Manny.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil….”Proverbs 3: 5-7.
Mary says
October 16, 2018 at 8:30 pmThanks for your response. I will look forward to working with you and i hope you become the right tenant for us as we need responsible people to take good care of the house. We also need serious applicants so we can move forward with the rental process.
I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone # : __________?
E-mail : __________?
Best time to call : __________?
How many proposed occupants : __________?
List of all occupants with approximate age : __________?
Present Address : __________?
City/State : __________?
Will you have pets : __________?
Please describe breed, size : __________?
Personality of pet : __________?
Preferred move in date : __________?
Intended length of lease: __________?
How much deposit can you put down today to secure the home for yourself : __________?
Length of previous tenancy : __________?
Present occupation : __________?
Do you run a business from home : __________?
If so what kind of business : __________?
Do you work late night : __________?
Do you smoke : __________?
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible. As I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information. Respond as soon as you can so we can get this process started.
You can text or call me anytime for more inquiries on 203-701-9467
Regards and remain blessed.
Subject: Re: Split Bedroom Floor Plan, Covered & Uncovered Back Deck++Storage Shed
On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 4:49 AM F X wrote:
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. The house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house. Myself and my family just traveled to MISSOURI with Experience Mission. We will be away for about 4 years. The house is available for rent for short term and long term as we will be moving to our family house when we get back. I was unable to find a tenant before I traveled which is why I posted an ad online. My initial plan was to sell the house but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell so never mind if you see the for realtor sign in front of the house, it has already been taken off the market for sale so you will be dealing with me directly. How long do you intend to stay and how soon do you intend to move in?
Rental price: $700 per month and security deposit is $700 (security deposit is refundable).
Pets are Welcome.
Below is the address to the house : 8307 Dulcet Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Get back to me so I can forward you the rent questionnaire I would want you to fill out.
Regards and remain blessed.
Randal says
October 18, 2018 at 2:59 pmFor Toronto, ON, 3 messages:
Hello ,
Thanks for your email I am Engineer Ray Stevenson the owner of the property you are making inquiry of the rental is fully furnished with all necessary amenities situated in a very nice and safe area ,close to EVERYTHING , easy access to public transportation. Great Restaurants, Bars, Pubs and shopping within walking distance. It comes with parking spot and a Storage unit where you can put my furniture ( IF you don’t like it and you want use your furniture) PETS are welcome also you can rent ( FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED ). All utility bills are included in the rent and my place is available for a SHORT or LONG TERM rental period I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property I will solicit for your absolute maintenance I used to reside there before not until I left for CAMBODIA for a construction job with Total/Elf ( I’m a Construction Engineer ) I want a tenant I can trust do tell me more about yourself me and my family are staying here for about 5 yrs with no plan of returning back that is why I have made up my mind to put up all my property for rent the place is vacant and ready for move in now.
===========FILL THE RENT APPLICATION =============
1)Full Name(s):
2)Present Address(Current residence):
3)Direct contact phone number(home and cell):
4)Age:
5)Marital Status:
6)How many people will be living in the flat:
7)Do you have a pet ?:
8)Do you have a car? If yes, how many? :
9)Occupation:
10)Citizen of Which Country?
11)How long do you intend to stay?:
12)When are you ready to Move In? Exact Date? :
13) How many months rent can you pay upfront? Minimum ( first and last month rent ) or ( Pay 3 months rent + & you get (1) month free ) which option do you prefer ?
Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you.
Regards,
Ray Stevenson .
***********
Hello ,
I reviewed your Application Form its very satisfactory and acceptable .The next step is payment which is the option you choose in the application form after we get the required payment for move in the following documents below and keys would be mailed out to you via DHL Courier Service to your current address and the tracking number will be sent then you can occupy your new home , The package includes:
1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2) Paper/Permanent House form
3) The House documentary file
4) Full Description of the House
5) Payment Receipt
RE-CONFIRM YOUR DELIVERY INFORMATION BELOW .
FULL NAME :
HOME ADDRESS:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: I have had different situation with time waster whereby I secure the rental and when its time for payment they come up with different stories like reduce rent and so on .If you want me to secure rental until your move in date you have to pay the rent this week so I can be rest assured you aren’t a time waster the rental is situated in a very high demand area .Your monthly rent already covers all utility bills so you do not have to pay extra charges do reply back with your mailing address also should I forward Payment information.
**************
Hello ,
I am glad to have you as my new tenant I am responsible for maintenance, internal and external my property is covered with housing insurance and coverage on any issues or concerns regarding electricity, plumbing e.t.c you just have to contact me via email and would be fixed within 24 hours, Once again get back if I should forward payment information also reply back with your delivery information below .
FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
I await your reply soon .
Emily Rose says
October 24, 2018 at 8:48 pmDudes yeah this:
“Hello
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and my wife just traveled to Texas, Houston for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (http://www.sim.org/index.php/ ). We will be away for 3 to 4 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to sell the house but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving the States so never mind if you see the for sale sign in front of the house, It has already been taken off the market as for sale so there is no need to contact any Realtor.I want you to understand that I spent a lot on my property that you have requested to rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and would want you to treat it as your own because cleanliness they say is next to Godliness. It is not all about the money to be paid on rent or spent; it is all about a good maintenance culture which I want you to adopt on the property. I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I would be full of smiles whenever I come and above all, a good, strong and tight relationship between us when I come for a check up. Please one more thing, I wouldn’t like to have any benefit of trust in you because I want to stand in your words that the property would be well taken care of all the time. I believe you have seen how lovely it is if from only the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as you are an occupant.”
-Couldn’t view the apt. because he’s in Texas but said I could peek in the front windows. No photos included in add or email
-Never included his name and wouldn’t give it to me over the phone, emailed me a picture of ‘him and his family’ with a name- lots of googling got me no where. ( Mr. Nadir Kouar. )
-Unable to place accent and very difficult to understand over the phone,
-Wants to receive cash payment through Money Gram before keys or lease received
-Said he would Fedex the key and papers overnight to me
-He was trying to move the process along very quickly.
-Really laid on that he and his wife were people of God, they know the world is a scary place, but they would be trusting me with their home. First thing let me know he was a very good Christian
-Sketchy application:
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
A Picture of your self if possible______________________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Are you ready to make the payment today :__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Are you a section 8 applicant :__________?
Do you work late at night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :_______?
Craigslist Baltimore, 2212 Maryland Ave, is the advertised address. Owned by 2210-2212 Maryland Ave LLC, no other information on building owner or contact information to extra verify its a scam.
I feel like an idiot for falling for it a little bit, ew enough.
THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who posted their experiences as well.
Lemon says
February 15, 2019 at 3:50 pmI got the same message from 2 owners.
this is message….
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Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my apartment. Yes the apartment is still available for rent and we need a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the apartment since we are not going to be around for a while. we traveled to Utah, for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM),you can view the link for more info: (https://www.sim.org/ ). i will be away for 3 to 4 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. I believe you have seen how it is from only the pictures you saw on the site, compared to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as an occupant.
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat,Car park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service,Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator,Washer / Dryer.
Rental Price: $850 per month and security Deposit is $500 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.
Here is the address to the Home: 40 Sunol Street. APT # 4 San Jose, CA.
Bedroom:1
Bathroom:1
I may not be returning to the apartment because we plan buying another House upon arrival. For more inquiries.
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services and You may drive by to view the building and its living environment. May God bless you and your family.
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Vanessa Roman says
October 27, 2018 at 2:03 pmI guess I’m a lucky one, i saw the ad it said $1100 +$1500 sec dep. I even saw it since apt is really for rent,more on that, i got the code flag num 1# I asked if I got there before 9am could I go in the house he replied,by email,that it had to be from 9-10 hmmm,So i saw hse,liked the house and asked how we proceed,he then emails me an application to fill out,in the meantime I’m thinking this is going was to easy,no credit check no rental report, so I Google the address and it is for rent but by a big realty company and for $1510 and it specifically states on their Zillow listing they would never put there real estate on craigslist. I’ve contacted the realty company and they are going to contact property Management. Not sure what else to do. Should I contact the police since this man still thinks I want the house?
Irne says
November 15, 2018 at 9:32 amI was contacted by an Eric Lester . He has a house for rent in sandford Florida.it was all a scam here is the phone number he contacted me with and the email .. (707)893-7863 chase_home021@aol.com people please be careful. I was also contacted by a Mr. Davis with two different numbers (904)701-4730 and (754)666-0059 for a rental in casselberry he was upset because I told him I would give him a check or a money order only .. NOT cash for the amount of 1900 which has the first month rent and deposit. Shameless people and they even mention God name in their scams !!! I hope this information help other people so they don’t fall in scams like this . Good luck and be careful.
Renée Harris says
December 21, 2018 at 12:32 pmMy husband and I are running in a Jimmy Manly on Craigslist in the Asheville, NC area. These are the same emails he sent me sounding just like the ones above!
Thanks for showing interest , the property is available for rent and move-in ASAP, due to my job factor am in TEXAS at the moment and am gonna be here for about 3 years or more my name is JIMMY MANLEY am the owner of the property located at 78 Brooklyn Rd Asheville, NC 28803 which as just been recently renovated, the neighborhood is lovely and am sure you gonna like it there, the property is about 1,413 sqft with 3beds,2baths,I wanted to sell it out but due to some factor about the realtor I was working with before I decided not to sell it again, the agents are not truthful about handling things and I am looking to handle things myself now the best way I can . Am looking for someone that will take care of the property as if it was there own, someone that will be very neat, take good care of the property for me and make payment of rent with no delay pet are allowed as long as they are not destructive the rent is $1,413 and security down-payment is $1000. Thanks will be looking forward for your reply.
You can drive by the house anytime of the day if you wish to see the house for yourself. I am already in TX, you can go by and view the inside of the house through the window, if you like it, you get back to me so we can proceed with the rentals.. We need a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money. Utilities include: power, water, washer/dryer, sewer except trash.. Your monthly rent already covers utilities so you do not have to pay extra charges for that. Pet are allowed as long as they are not destructive..like I explained to you before I am no more dealing with the realtor,the for sale sign is still there because I haven’t gotten a tenant yet so deal with me directly…
Sarah Alexander says
January 16, 2019 at 3:11 pmWe just ran into the same person/listing. Did it end up being a scam?
Cierra says
April 14, 2019 at 6:45 pmI got one almost identical to this one!
Renée Harris says
December 21, 2018 at 12:34 pmWe also received a scam from a guy named Barry N Sardinas who supposedly lives in FL now with his family and wants to rent his home instead of selling it. This is the application he sent us….
APPLICATION I received your inquiry about my property for rent at 35 Ora St Asheville, NC 28801. My name is Barry Sardinas. My family and I just moved down to Florida due to my job transfer, we will be here for 4 to 5 years. My initial plan was to sell the house but I find it difficult to let go this adorable home, I have decided to rent out to a responsible tenant who is willing to take very good care of it in our absence. Pets are allowed as long as they are not destructive. The rent is $1,100 and security deposit is $1,100 and total move-in cost is $2,200 the utilities are included in the monthly rent, as I am on a governmental program that sponsors my utilities on monthly basis. Please I want you to note that I spent a lot on my property that I want to give to you for rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own. We are offering this, because as good Christian we want to help in any way we can by making the house affordable, so if you do rent from us, please don’t let us down in keeping the house clean always because nothing will make us more happy than seeing our house properly kept clean when we come for check up. Feel free to contact me via email for further inquiries. You can drive-by to have a view of the surroundings and get back to me with the rental application filled out. General house description: Bedroom: 3 Bathroom: 2 below are some questions I need you to answer so we can discuss further. You can only drive by the property for now to check the outside and the neighborhood, it is available for a long and short term lease. RENT QUESTIONNAIRE APPLICANT Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname): __________? Phone numbers (home, cell and office line) #:__________? Marital Status: __________? How many proposed occupants: __________? List all in addition to yourself including approx age: __________? Driver’s License No: _________________?
Driver’s License State of Issue: ______________? Will you have pets: __________? Please describe Breed, size: __________? Personality of pet: __________? When do you plan to move in, please write exact date? Intended length of lease: __________? Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in: __________? If you are asked to make a down payment to secure the house today and take it off market, How much will you be able to pay: __________? Length of previous tenancy: __________? Present occupation: __________? Are you a section 8 applicant: ________? Do you work late night: __________? Do you smoke: __________? Do you drink: ___________? RESIDENCE HISTORY Provide at least 1 year(s) of history Present Address (City, State, Zip code): __________? Duration of Residence from ________ / ______ to _______ / ________ Monthly Rent $ ____ Reason for Moving ____________________________________________________________ Check one: Own ____ Rent ______ Other (Specify) ________________________________ If Rent, Name of Landlord ________________________ Landlord Phone No: ______________
EMPLOYMENT / FINANCIAL Current Employer: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________ How long with this employer? _______________ Supervisor: ___________________________ Phone: ______________________ Current gross income per month: _____________________ M Y CELL PHONE NUMBER (904-290-6226) I ___________________, Certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above. Looking forward to hearing from you with all these details so that I can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt and contacting you. Await your reply so we can discuss on how to get the House document and the keys to you. Thanks and God bless you Barry N Sardinas.
Michael says
December 26, 2018 at 7:08 pmWhat is really annoying is when you own one of these properties and have no interest in renting it. I get constant calls about a listing on Craig’s List when I am not looking to rent it for half my mortgage!
Ted Baker says
January 2, 2019 at 6:23 pmYou would think Craigslist would have the technology to scrub their listings for these similar kinds of rental listings. Here’s the e-mail I got back when looking for a house to rent.
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Thanks for your interest & property is still available for rent. I want a responsible person or family who are neat and also believe that they have all what it takes to take care of the property as if it where there own. Please be informed that I’m renting out the property because I was transferred to (MISSOURI) with my lovely family on contract project by American Society of Civil Engineers. (http://www.asce.org/).
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We wanted to sell the property since we will be staying longer than we though & later my wife advised me not to sell the property anymore. I reasoned with her and accepted her advice so we contacted the agent back and requested for our keys and documents and put it for rent since we will back in the next 4 to 5 years.
We would have given the same agent this job also but the truth of the matter is that the agent was asking too much of an agent fee and also made the rent high. We were not getting the responses we needed so i decided to terminated our contract with them and put it up for rent ourselves. If you notice, you will discover that the price we are offering is far below standard price and this is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property. The house is available for as long as you want,which include utilities such as Air Conditioner Dishwasher Walk-in Closet Refrigerator Vaulted Ceilings Washer/Dryer Cable etc.
House address:255 Boynton St,Manchester, NH 03102
Monthly rent :$800
Refundable Deposit: $800
Bedroom:3
Bathroom:1
All utilities are include in the rent.
APPLICATION FORM….
1)Your Full Name________________________
2)Current Address_______________________ ______
3)Phone Number (________)Best time to reach you ?
4)State________________
5)City__________________
6) Zip______________
7)Are you married______________________
8)Do you have Kids__________
9)Do you have a pet______________
10)Do you have a car______________________
11)Occupation______________
12)How many people will be living in the house___________
13)Reasons for Leaving present home_________________
14)How long lease are you looking for______________
15)How soon do you intend moving in________________
16)Date of Birth________________
17)Numbers of Cars________________
18)A picture of occupant ________________
19)How soon can you make the Rent/Deposit payment________________
20)How soon do you want to receive the keys/documents________________
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Application Comment
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Please make sure this questions are filled correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your application.
Juan Carlos Ruiz
(970) 639-0704
Regards……
Jason says
May 21, 2019 at 7:23 pmI just got this one. My guy just moved to (TEXAS).
Mark says
May 28, 2019 at 7:12 pmI got that same exact one today. Mine said he moved to Georgia. Bastard!
I knew it seemed odd because of the poor English used in the email, but I just figured it was someone who wasn’t from the US. To think that I might have eventually sent him some personal information, and possibly even a deposit. Ugh.
A. M. says
January 10, 2019 at 6:45 pmSame thing in Atlanta.
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Hello,
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. The house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house. Myself and my family just traveled Out of town with Experience Mission. We will be away for about 4 years. The house is available for rent for short term and long term as we will be moving to our family house when we get back. I was unable to find a tenant before I traveled which is why I posted an ad online. My initial plan was to sell the house but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell so never mind if you see the for realtor sign in front of the house, it has already been taken off the market for sale so you will be dealing with me directly. How long do you intend to stay and how soon do you intend to move in?
Rental price: $1000 per month and security deposit is $800 (security deposit is refundable). Pets are Welcome.
House Address: 998 Glenwood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA 30316
Get back to me so I can forward you the rent questionnaire I would want you to fill out.
Regards and remain blessed.
Chad M Phillips
2nd email…
Thanks for your response. I will look forward to working with you and I hope you become the right tenant for us as we need responsible people to take good care of the house. We also need serious applicants so we can move forward with the rental process.
I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone # : __________?
E-mail : __________?
Best time to call : __________?
How many proposed occupants : __________?
List of all occupants with approximate age : __________?
Present Address : __________?
City/State : __________?
Will you have pets : __________?
Please describe breed, size : __________?
Personality of pet : __________?
Preferred move in date : __________?
Intended length of lease: __________?
How much deposit can you put down today to secure the home for yourself: __________?
Length of previous tenancy : __________?
Present occupation : __________?
Do you run a business from home : __________?
If so what kind of business : __________?
Do you work late night : __________?
Do you smoke : __________?
Do you drink : __________?
CALL OR TEXT ME ON THIS NUMBER (775) 468-3473
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receiving your email as soon as possible. As I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me
Brooke Watkins says
February 17, 2019 at 10:35 amThese scammers are really everywhere. It’s to the point the response I received didn’t even answer the questions I asked. Well I found this on craigslist. Washington Heights Studio for 900.
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in my apartment it’s still available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that’s because I am not too keen about the money in renting the apartment out but to whom I am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible and that would take great care of the apartment as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the apartment, it is available for short and long term lease.
I would like you to know that I am giving this apartment out for rent because I have relocated to West Africa on a missionary work and I would be spending couple of years before I would be through with my assignment. So my family and I have decided that we would be moving to our other home in Seattle, Washington when we get back to the states, I would like you to complete the tenant application form below if you are interested in my apartment and please be honest with the details.
Rent Fees:
Rent Per Month: $875 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $750 (Refundable)
LOCATION : 44 Seaman Ave APT 3G, New York, NY 10034.
APARTMENT FEATURES:
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sqft: 750
Property type: Apartment
Parking: Yes
Availability: now
Lease term: Contact for Details
Utilities included: electricity, water, gas, internet, cable, garbage.
COMPLETE THE TENANT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:
LAST NAME:
AGE:
SEX:
MARITAL STATUS:
CELL PHONE:
HOME PHONE:
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY:
PRESENT ADDRESS:
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND TO MOVE IN:
DO YOU HAVE PET:
DO YOU SMOKE:
After I have received these details above, I would discuss with my wife and let you know my terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the apartment asap.
I hope to hear from you soonest.
Timothy says
March 7, 2019 at 7:41 amI have come across a place called how2rentagain and was wondering if this could be a scam, talking about how to having landlords not being able to see my credit score or rental history. I have Life Lock but still is concerning. I have
Teresa says
March 25, 2019 at 11:29 amI give him props for finding out the name of the actual owner of the property. But you think they would change or at least improve their language a bit.
Thanks for getting back to me regarding my house,It gives me great joy to know that you are interested in my lovely house,I am Rev. Franklin Xu, the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. Presently my house is still available for rent and ready for immediately occupancy for just $1350 (rent already includes utilities).. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that’s because I am not too keen about the amount in renting the place out but to whom I am renting the house out to take great care of it and I have put the house up for sale before now but had to change my mind as my wife is not OK with us selling the house so my intention is to rent my house to someone that is responsible and be ready to take great care of the house as if it were his or her own, that is why the rent is low. and I plan to rent it through Real estate, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of property to lease out and they also put our house in a higher rate while there commission is not fair. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the house. The house is available for 3 years for now but you can live there to the period of time you wish and you can also move out as long as you can, you just need to inform me a month before you live so that I can look for another tenant like you do.
I would like you to know that I am giving this house out for rent because I have been transferred to EAST AFRICA on a Missionary Work by my church. My wife came here to join me with my kids after some months I was transfer because My Father is ill and my brother’s have take him to Argentina for surgery. and if not because of this, I wouldn’t have been renting the house out because me and my family resides in the house and we love it so much. I would like you to complete the tenant application form below and please be honest with the details to enable us choose the right tenant. I can be reach here and you can call or text anytime (970)984-8602.
This is the address of the house (22761 Medina Ln Cupertino, CA 95014)
It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout. Nice and light! Very quiet, low traffic area. I believe its absolutely a perfect place for you and your family. Utilities include Electric, Water, Trash, Sewer, Gas Etc….
Number of Bedrooms: 2
Number of Bathrooms:2
1,100 sqft
Pets are welcome!!!
SO COMPLETE THE TENANT RENTAL APPLICATION FORM BELOW IF YOU REALLY INTERESTED IN RENTING:
1)Your Full Name______________________________
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number______________________________
3)Are you married?_________________________
4)How many people will be living in the house______________________________
5)Do you have a pet______________________________
6)Do you have a car______________________________
7)Occupation______________________________
8)When will you like to move in?_____________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay in the property________________
10)Picture of the occupant If Available____________________________
11)When are you ready to Move In?________________
12)How Many Months are you willing to rent?________________
13) How Soon Do You Have The Deposit?_____________
The Landlord is authorized to use the information provided herein to conduct any and all investigations as deemed prudent by the Landlord. A Deposit of $1350 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in. You can drive by the house anytime to see the surroundings and the area since I am not in the around then we discuss on how to FedEx the keys paper work to you.
Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so we can proceed further. You can call or text me for more information on the rental (970)984-8602.
I hope to hear from you soonest. God Bless You,
Rev. Franklin Xu.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil….”Proverbs 3: 5-7.
Tim says
July 8, 2019 at 10:38 pmYup, got this just a couple days ago.
Hello Roommate,
Thank you for your response regarding my rental room. It gives me great joy to know that you are interested to become my roommate. The room is still very much available for rent. My name is Sophia Hamilton. I’m 28 yrs single. My Job Description, I am An RN, short for registered nurse, treats patients and provides advice and emotional support to them and their families.I educate patients, as well as the public, about medical conditions.There are also registered nurses who provide primary or specialty care to patients. I’m presently out of state 2 weeks training program based on my career and i won’t be back until next week, but still the room can be secured for you if you really have interest in renting it. I’m very outgoing, honest and responsible.. Very clean and neat as a pin but not ridiculously fastidious. lol. Can be quiet when I’m working, but bubbly and love to laugh.I usually like to chill and sketch or watch a movie after the work day, but always open to get a quick bite every now and then. Weekends are wherever the wind takes me. I like to take drives in my little Beetle convertible and go exploring.
These apartment belongs to my Dad, he’s managing and maintaining the apartment. My Dad and i live together in the apartment before he re-married and moved to Indiana with his new wife, but he wanted me to find someone who will be living with me in the apartment. Ideally, I’m looking for someone with zero drama, pay bills on time and responsible with the rent. Someone i can get along with, male or female who is clean and tidy, a good laugh respect privacy and wouldn’t mind doing things together as roommates once in a while. If this is what you are looking for, i will like you to complete the questionnaire listed below.
Address: 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Rent per month: $700(All utilities included)
Security deposit: $700(Fully refundable)
Full Name?
Profession?
Cell Phone?
Present Address?
Do you work late night and do you smoke and drink? (We just need to come to an understanding before giving out the room ) Let’s be clear on that.
Do you do drugs?
Do you have a pet?
Please describe Breed, size?
When are you ready to Move In, please write exact move in date?
Do you have a car?
How long do you intend staying?
Can i trust you and my apartment safe keeping in your hands?
The apartment is also in a very quiet location, vibrant neighborhood with great variety of cafes, bars, restaurants, groceries, public library and amenities. Taxis can be hailed anywhere at any time day or night. I am confidently assuring you that you will be more than satisfied when you come to the apartment while you will have your private entrance, private bathroom. I look forward to hear from you soonest at your convenient with the questionnaire above fill out so we can proceed further with the renting process asap. Please include at least two pictures of you and also find the attached pictures of the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom and the bathroom you are renting.
Regards,
Sophia…
Jeri says
April 8, 2019 at 1:09 pmHello Dear
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my home. Yes the home is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the home now that we are not around. Myself and my wife just travelled to Harrisburg ,Pennsylvania, for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (redacted).
We will be away for 3 to 4 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my home for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. However, my initial plan was to sell the home but it was not successful because the Realtor raised the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving the States so never mind if you see the for sale sign in front of the home, It has already been taken off the market as for sale so there is no need to contact any Realtor.
I want you to understand that I spent a lot on my property that you have requested to rent, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this home and would want you to treat it as your own because cleanliness they say is next to Godliness. It is not all about the money to be paid on rent or spent; it is all about a good maintenance culture which I want you to adopt on the property.
I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I would be full of smiles whenever I come and above all, a good, strong and tight relationship between us when I come for a check up. Please one more thing, I wouldn’t like to have any benefit of trust in you because I want to stand in your words that the property would be well taken care of all the time. I believe you have seen how lovely it is if from only the pictures you saw in my posting compare to the 100% comfort to be derived from it as you are an occupant.
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.
Rental Price: $500 per month and security Deposit is $300 (Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.
Pets are Welcome.
Here is the address to the Home:
Bedroom:1
Bathroom:1
Living Building Square Footage: 2,257
I may not be returning to the home because we plan buying another home upon arrival. For more inquiries.
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home,cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Are you a section 8 applicant
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
Looking forward to hearing back from you with all this details so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services. May GOD bless you and your family and if you are finding it
Regards.
MR & MRS MATT ROGER
Jeri says
April 8, 2019 at 1:12 pmAlso this listing was for a studio apartment and the address showed a shotgun duplex. If the property is inconsistent with the description, it’s a red flag, along with their not being able to show you the place in person.
Susan G says
April 12, 2019 at 7:43 pmI like to do research, and I often go to the county’s assessor’s page. Often a lot of info can be found there, like who owns the property. Today I got an email from a scammer. Too bad too, because that place would have been ideal. It’s for sale, and I have no way to buy it. The house is held in trust, and I contacted the agency managing the trust; they are the ones that informed me it was for sale not rent. I sent them the link. Since I’ve been in contact with them, I may even ask if they would be willing to rent month-to-month, until it’s sold; since it’s been on the market for a while.
Kristine says
May 7, 2019 at 3:03 pmI knew this was a scam because what landlord can’t show a unit for rent !?!
Thanks for your interest,My name is Richard Thomas just moved down to North Carolina, due to my job transfer as a Civil Engineer, I will be here for 2 to 3 years. My initial plan was to sell the apartment but I find it difficult to let go this adorable home, in case if you find the Property on another website,that is the old advert. I have decided to rent this to a responsible tenant who is willing to take very good care of it in our absence and also be a responsible person (With good recommendation) that can take care of it as we are not after the money.
Below are some questions I need you to answer so we can discuss further. You can only drive by the property for now to check the outside and the neighbourhood, it is available for a short and long lease. Get back to me for further discussion on how to get the keys and paperwork of the property to you if I find you suitable and decide to rent the property to you..
Details:
Rent: $1000(Monthly)
Security Deposit Fee: $450
Date Available: Asap
RENT QUESTIONNAIRE
1) Your Full Name ?
2) Present Address (where you reside now) ?
3) Phone ?
4) Age ?
5) Occupation ?
6) Rent & Deposit require before move in, do you agree ?
7) How many people will be living in the property ?
8) When do you intend to move in ?
9) Do you have a pet ?
10) Do you smoke ?
11) How long do you want to stay?
12) Occupant Picture?
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible. As i am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the property and the neighbourhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information.you can reach me at my cell phone number or text me at any time (704) 565-0303. Please respond ASAP.
Best Regards.
Erica says
June 10, 2019 at 10:14 amI received a similar email as well.
Hello Mate,
Thanks for your interest in my house, i am Wright Alan Thomas
work as Site Machine operator and the owner of the apartment,I have
really decided to give out the house as a result of my transfer to a
NEW Joint Company in China/Turkey/philippines under Cinocheim Group
Ltd with the whole family due to my New contract which takes 3
years.My Father is ill and his presently in Germany for surgery The
house is available for long term and the
building is in a great location situated in the quiet and safe area
and offers secure access. internet, cable, laundry in-suite, storage
facilities, heat, water, electric and parking is included in the rent
and pet are allowed. i am going to be back in the country in 3 years time.
The money is not the actual reason for the rent, but the need for
someone to occupy the flat so as to maintain the facilities in the apartment,
we need a clean and tidy tenant who will be hygienic and in best place to make
the apartment always maintained, because we would feel very bad
if the house is used roughly,The apartment has its personal laundry
with a washing and drying machine.
Please note that, we are a kind and honest family,that spent a lot on
property that is available for rent, so in one accord,we are
soliciting for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to
treat it as your own.
Its well furnished and all amenities are Included. Such as :
Dishwasher,Gas cooker, Fridge , Microwave , Washer/Dryer ,Cable
Television , Electricity , Heat , Parking Water/Sewer
Bathroom,Hardwood,Internet Access , Internet access and many more
that’s the only property we have left in the Country.
Minimum lease time is one Month ( 1 Month ) and maximize depends on
how longer you would like to stay.
We are renting it out since we need someone to take good care of the
property on my absent.I have plan to rent it through Real estate
before, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of
house to lease out, And they added some money to the rent while there
commission is not fair.i know its going to be difficult handling this
but all i need is trust from Tenant to Landlord.
Rental fee of $200/weekly includes Water, Cables tv, Internet wi-fi
and Electricity bills with a washing and drying machine,fridge,
kitchen set, full set electronics and heater is also in the apartment.
Apartment Details
Address: 126 Mounts Bay Road Perth WA 6000
Rent is $ 200 Weekly
$ 800 Monthly + Bond $800 Refundable at the End of your stay.
Kindly fill out the rent application form to this email if you are interested.
*********RENT APPLICATION FORM********
(Private and Confidential)
Also, Please let me get answer to the application below :-
1)Your Full Name ?
2)Your Full Address Where You Reside Right Now ?
3)Reachable Mobile Phone Number ?
4)Age ?
5) Sex ?
6)Are You Married ?
7)How many people will be living in the apartment?
8)Do You have a Pet ?
9)Do You have a Car ?
10)Occupation ?
11) Citizen Of Which Country ?
12)How Long Did You Want To Stay ?
13)What Is Your Moving In Date ?
14) When Did You Please On Moving Out ?
15) How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1 month rent +
bond) or If You Pay ( First 2 month rent + bond And Get 1 Month
Free)…So which one do you prefer ?
16) Scan copy of your international passport for a prove of identity.
Thanks and God bless you more as you do this.
I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Regards.
Wright Alan Thomas
BUT THE PROBLEM IS, he sent the passport for me as a proof, and the following email.
Thanks for the understanding,i don’t want you to be doubting me your
money is well safe,If you are thinking that I just wanted to take your
money for nothing.When I known how people worked and earn their money,
I will never think of taking some advantages over you and your money,
please take that out of your mind, that is really awful thing on the
earth that I will never think about doing. Please understand me
better, I was not trying to lure you into this, everything about me is
100% real ok, i can never tarnish my name and image all because of
money and i wouldn’t do such a thing when i have
blood running through my vein. i will never tarnish my imagine all
because of money all necessary documents including the rent receipt as
been included in the package.i have to send you a prove of Delivery since
i am a also a honest person so put your worry aside am so happy here
to rent out my apartment for you and am sure you surely like the place
when you received the package.
Kindly find a copy of my identity of whom you are speaking with and i
hope you know what it takes sending my identity to you,kindly handle
with care, you should find your self lucky and Appreciating we
Accepting you as our Tenant and i hope you know what it takes at this
point by not letting us down.
i know its going to be difficult handling this but all i need is trust
from Tenant to Landlord.
Its well furnished and all amenities are Included. Such as :
Dishwasher,Gas cooker, Fridge , Microwave , Washer/Dryer ,Cable
Television , Electricity , Heat , Parking , Water/Sewer
Bathroom,Internet Access and many more.
the facilities in the apartment. Like i said,i am emphasizing on is
your ability to take good care of the apartment for us because that’s
the only property we have left in the Country.
please am giving you all this based on trust and again i want you to
stick to your words, am putting everything into Gods hand, so please
do not let me down.
i am having 100% trust in you and like i told you am humble and a
honest man, i am really not after the money but a good and neat
person i know the apartment is like giving it out… its going to be
my 1st time posting my apartment on the Net.
i strongly believe that everything is going to work out fine as
planed.please put your worry aside, you will surly receive what you
pay for.
All Documentation/Agreement would be attached to the Parcel due
to security reason over the internet.
Kindly Note i would never cheat on you, this is a New Year and
i also consider you as a hard working Human to Earn a living.
Since I rent from overseas and cannot have a look before renting, should I trust him?
La La Bethel says
June 18, 2019 at 10:51 amSo I’m wondering if I can get scammed if I’m trying to rent? I’m actually renting out the back part of my house and for some reason I have 2 inquiries almost exactly the same. They are out of town but urgent to rent and send money (from 3rd party in the US) to secure move. The 3rd party is their father.. he will send cashiers check to secure rent due to them being out the of the country right now. Both potential tenants are coming to finish their schooling. One is coming for their masters in geology and the other their bachelor in something else. One is deaf so she can’t talk on the phone for an interview. They’re both asking my full name & address within the 1msg. Is this normal? Someone so eager to rent without seeing the place, willing to send payment straight away? 😐
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
June 18, 2019 at 2:24 pmThis sounds like a scam to me.
L.H. says
July 8, 2019 at 12:12 pmThis was a scam that almost got my husband and I. Thanks be God we weren’t further harmed.
Good morning and thanks for your mail with also the warm response. I was in well receipt of your filled rental application form with also the lovely details about yourself which i must confess that we both did find it very very satisfactory and believe you to be the best occupant for our home. Myself and my fiancee are very exited and willing to let you move into our home as soon as possible as we have concluded on accepting you to move in as soon as you are ready. So as we shall be renting our unit to you, please we want you to take very good care of the unit because i had spend a lot of money on the property so we might be glad when coming by sometime this year to see how neat you’ve been keeping the place. Hope everything about this process is fine with you? However, if you are ready to rent our home now, that will not be a problem but i will advice you due to you are a responsible and reliable person, a refundable Security Deposit will be made before moving in and also i would like to send the following document to you via FedEx Courier Service to the address you’ve provided to me in the rental application form and the tracking number will be sent to you so that you can track the shipment and know when it arrives London. Once again, we are giving you this based on trust and do not disappoint us as we promise that you would love our home as i believe you must have seen how well organized and maintained it is from the pictures compared to the 100% comfort you would be deriving from it been an occupant. The package containing the (Keys, Home Documentary Files, Letter Of Access And The Hard Copy Of The Tenancy Lease Agreement) will be delivered withing 24 hours to you.
NB: I want you to know that we would be sending you the package via FedEx courier company as soon as you make the payments for the refundable deposit which is $400. Please do get back to me immediately as soon as you get this as i would love to instruct you on how best to send the funds so i can get the home keys and all necessary documents arranged then sent to you before hand.
I await your soonest response and do have a lovely day ahead.
Best Regards,
Thomas.
L.H. says
July 8, 2019 at 12:17 pmThis is the initial email they sent me. The ad was asking for someone to take good care of the home because they had disrespectful renters previously and wanted to ensure their investment wasn’t further harmed and wanted to handle the rental of this apartment themselves.
Hello,
Good morning and thanks for your interest in my home which my fiancee and i are looking to lease out, and it’s still very much available for rent. I am a Geologist and my work can be quite tedious because it involves mineral researches, I’m an easy going person and also very friendly. I like music and have deep interests in traveling. I respect every religion and also love to hang around with people and i am definitely not a trouble maker and very helpful in nature. I just moved to Los Angeles, CA now due to my new research and also to be close to my fiancee as we are about getting married in few weeks time. The unit is located in a safe and secured neighborhood which i think is the most important thing for one to know before relocating. You are free to drive or walk by so you can tour the exterior of the building if you wish. Unit Address: (272 Dundas St, London, ON N6B 1T6) Rent: $750 Damage Deposit: $400.Only well behaved pets are welcomed, utilities included (Heat, Water, Electricity and Internet/Cable). The minimum lease term is 2 months, and a maximum of 1 years with also possibility of extension. I and my fiancee decided to handle the rental process ourselves due to our past experience with estate agents and tenant because all they care about is their own commission instead of taking time to verify applicants application and do a proper background check before leasing to such individual, the last tenant that rented from us through an estate agent destroyed most of our valuable home appliances. I know how much i spent to replace the things that was destroyed in the home, a whole lot of people have contacted me regarding the home but not just sure of who to accept due to the horrible experience we had with the last tenant. All we want is a very responsible, trustworthy and caring person that will take care of the home like his/her own and if you can assure me that the unit will be in good hands, i would be happy to let you rent from me for as long as you wish. Fill out the rental application form below and send it back to me as soon as you can if you are still very much interested in renting my unit. I would be happy to give you a call once this is done, because it is always best we speak over the phone.
*****RENTAL APPLICATION FORM****
(Private and Confidential)
FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:
LAST NAME:
(CELL)PHONE:
(OFFICE)PHONE:
BEST TIME TO CALL:
EMAIL:
KIDS : (YES/NO), HOW MANY :
PRESENT ADDRESS:
CITY:
PROVINCE:
POSTAL CODE:
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN:
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING:
HOW MANY MONTH RENT ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY UPFRONT:
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT FEES:
DO YOU HAVE PET :
KIND OF PETS:
HABITS:
DO YOU SMOKE :
DO YOU DRINK :
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT:
REFERENCE……..
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your filled details will impress me the more to accept your application.
N:B: However, my initial plan was to sale out the unit which i tried but sometimes the agents inflates the price and it takes longer to sell. I am telling you this just in case if you find the unit on another website, that is the old advert. Because of this reason and more we need a rental agreement with a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money but want it to be clean and for you to take care of it as if it were yours. We would be looking forward to receiving your email as soon as possible.
Regards,
Thomas.
Marcy says
July 12, 2019 at 5:14 pmActually, I used to live in a college town in Indiana and it was very normal for students to rent apartments site unseen because they were coming from another country to go to the university. A lot of students from India, Pakistan, or China. Only the wealthiest students can afford to come to the US for school, so to have their father pay the rent in advance is not unusual. I’m not saying there aren’t scammers out there, but just because they say they are coming from out of the country doesn’t automatically make them suspect.
In another vein, I’m currently looking for a rental in Roanoke, VA and have twice now answered a CL ad, only to have replies from two different people/email addresses, both saying they are the landlord. I just deleted them because it sounded completely fishy to me. I Googled around to see if fake rental ads on CL happen and found this site. Looks like lots of fakers out there.
Squid says
July 13, 2019 at 10:01 pmThis is a M2M rental and the final asking price is $1000 and it includes all utilities. It comes furnished as it is in the pictures. it is available to view when the current tenant moves out by Thursday 11th of July so the earliest you will be able to view will be on Friday 12th of July but it might get rented out before then as we have been getting a lot of inquiries in regards to the home and it goes to anyone that pays first to secure the rent. We will allow a drive by to view the property for someone who promise not to disturb our current tenant. We require the first month lease plus security deposit to secure move in. Let us know if you will like to proceed in securing the lease so we can send you an application form to apply for the renting of our home.
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE(MOBILE)__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________?
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________?
CITY: _______________?
STATE:______________?
ZIP CODE: ____________?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING ____________?
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE LIVING IN THE HOUSE:____________?
DO YOU HAVE A CAR:____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________?
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS:____________? ( We are available to meeting with you on moving day and hand you the keys and make sure everything looks good for your move in.)
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: _____________?
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____?
REFERENCES; 1.
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Gina says
August 16, 2019 at 3:46 pmThis is the initial email I received. She sent me the pictures of the place and it seems too good to be true. I hope there will be no more victims by the same email like this.
From: Annette Day Toni
Subject:2617 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
I’m very sorry for the late reply have been very busy. The unit is still available and the monthly rent is $1320 including with the utilities bills.The Security deposit is $1300 and is refunded back to you the day you move out.The unit is located at 2617 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 . The unit Pictures is attached , Washer & dryer is in the unit and one parking spot is assign for the apartment. i just move out of the unit and staying with my husband now, how many people want to stay in the unit and do you have any pets.
If you are ready to apply and would like to be considered as the new occupant of the unit you need to go through application process and Submit a complete application for reviewed. Kindly get back if you really want to rent the unit, So that i can send you the rental application and get started with the application processing.
Thanks for your time
Mrs Annette
Gina says
August 16, 2019 at 3:48 pmOh and here is the second email from her.
Thanks for showing interest, Me and my husband we are on vacation for our 31st wedding anniversary in a resort before my husband fall down and was rush to the hospital was diagnose cancer, so he need to receive an urgent treatment and i need to be with him . my own concern is that i want to be ensure that you are a committed and neat person to rent the unit because I have been disappointed by people who are just time wasting. If you want to rent the unit you need to go through the application process and once your application is reviewed and approved,The property body cooperate will register your name as the new occupant of the unit then we can make arrangement when to meet at the unit and finalize your rent and introduce you to the authority .You can swing by and view the the unit because the unit is locked and i have the keys with me
Thanks for your time
Mrs Annette
Brittany Holman says
August 20, 2019 at 9:37 amMost recent one I’ve come acrossed:
Thank you very much for the interest in my home. l want you to know that the property you are writing me about is still available for move in but before we proceed any further.My Name is Mr Alex Coleman , I want you to know that the kind of tenant l am looking forward to have,clean,quiet,respectful and responsible someone that will treat the house with care and respect. l don’t need the partying type but if you can assure me of the safety of the house if i decided to accept you as my new tenant l will be happy to let you rent from me for as long as you wish.I want you to know am on the missionary assignment here with m. e and my family to Magee , Mississippi United state .