I got the same exact email in response to a real estate ad in Minnesota. When I saw the out of state phone number, I started investigating. Something just didn't seem right. Someone has already flagged the post for removal. Thanks for posting this. Its so hard to find legitimate rentals these days.
I recieved the same message from a person responding to a craigslist ad in CA
Hi .
Not trying to waste your time and mine, but I have three stipulations for anyone interested in renting from me:
1. NO criminal background history
2. NO bad rental history - meaning you broke the lease and stopped paying. (missing payments is alright, thats why there are late fee's, etc.)
3. Leave the apartment as good or in better condition than when you rented it.
Now, as stated in the ad, I will need you to go to this link: http://creditapplicationform.info/credit_report.php and fill out the credit report. If your rental history checks out ok, then I will give you the address and lockbox combination so you can checkout the apartment.
Not trying to waste your time and mine, but I have three stipulations for anyone interested in renting from me:
1. NO criminal background history
2. NO bad rental history - meaning you broke the lease and stopped paying. (missing payments is alright, thats why there are late fee's, etc.)
3. Leave the apartment as good or in better condition than when you rented it.
Now, as stated in the ad, I will need you to go to this link: http://creditapplicationform.info/credit_report.php and fill out the credit report. If your rental history checks out ok, then I will give you the address and lockbox combination so you can checkout the apartment.
Hi John.
Not trying to waste your time and mine, but I have three stipulations for anyone interested in renting from me:
1. NO criminal background history
2. NO bad rental history - meaning you broke the lease and stopped paying. (missing payments is alright, thats why there are late fee's, etc.)
3. Leave the apartment as good or in better condition than when you rented it.
Now, as stated in the ad, I will need you to go to this link: http://creditapplicationform.info/credit_report.php and fill out the credit report. If your rental history checks out ok, then I will give you the address and lockbox combination so you can checkout the apartment.
Thanks,
Stan Newberry
Office: 206-984-8411
Subject: $700 / 2br - 1000ft² - ~* Experience Luxury ~* Terrific Two Bedroom / One BA ~* (Melrose)
My name is John Lewis and I am interested in finding out more information about your apartment listing for $700/2br. I will be moving to LA shortly after I wrap up my job on the road and my tour ends on 1/28/13. If this property is still available or if you have any others similar to this listing I would be highly interested. Please feel free to respond back to me via email in regards to the apartment listing.