Room for Rent and other rental scams
#265976 by bwiese Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:15 am
Sorry to hear you got scammed - I almost did too, though I already came across one scam - this one sounded too good to be true - but also fairly legit! Beware - Baltimore Craigslist:
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http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/5186929435.html
$995 / 2br - ground floor unit (Columbia)
Wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 full bath unit on ground floor with reserved parking & GARAGE! Light-filled kitchen with separate dining area. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. Spacious living room with rear walk-out slider to patio and open space. Laundry room in unit. Close to shopping & major travel routes.

9121 Gracious End Ct APT 103,
Columbia, MD 21046

Email response:
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Thanks for your swift response regarding my property, the home is currently vacant and it is available for move in. I am Jonathan Sadlak the owner of the property,I got transfer too Bay City,Michigan few weeks ago and am looking to rent our home ASAP.

The rent includes all utilities like washer, dryer, gas, electricity, Dishwasher, water, Electric Stove, Fridge are included in the rental fee. We would be staying here in Michigan for a long time and this is why we are actually renting our Home. I am not after the money for the rent but looking for a trustworthy/responsible person too occupy our home.

The keys/documents are right here with us but feel free to go view the exterior and once accepted as our new tenant the keys would be sent to you via FEDEX courier service.

If you interested in moving in immediately or ASAP kindly fill out the application below and also feel free to reach us on (949)-734-1780 serious rental only.

FIRST MONTH RENT
PLUS DEPOSIT OF $800 NEEDED FOR MOVING IN.
PETS OK

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
Full Name:
Desire date of Occupancy:
Desire Length of Occupancy:
Occupation:
Cell Phone ( )
Home Phone ( )
Current Address:
Apt#:
City:
State:
Zip:
Reasons for Leaving:
Current Rent Payment:
Are you married:
How many people will be living in the house:
Do you have a pet:
Do you have a car:
Current Employer:
If a student:
Name of School:

Once I have all this information I will let you know what the next step to take toward renting our home. Looking forward to hear from you ASAP so I can have the required details in my file In case of issuing receipts and contacting you.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Jonathan Sadlak.([email protected])

N:B-Please note that we are not available to show the place because the keys are right here with us,you can only view the place from the outside and once Accepted as my new tenant the keys/documents would be Fedex to you.
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#278527 by Cmiz Mon Dec 14, 2015 1:12 pm
Total scam. I got the same exact email from a Craigslist listing here in San Diego. Seemed completely fishy from the beginning.

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