Thank you! I faced the same scenario today. I was looking forward to renting an apartment for my elderly aunt before I left for the Army but I suspected foul play. I started researching the area code and found its from Nigeria. But I found it wierd because the person Said they were in South Africa. I hope someone gets these [***] or else I will. One day I will!

Fraud email:
Hello,
It is a great pleasure you are interested in my apartment .Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hearing from you.I am the owner of the Apartment you are making inquiry of.Actually I resided in the Apartment with my family,such as my husband and my only daughter before and presently we had packed due to my work transfer now situated In (West Africa)and presently my Apartment is  still available for rent for $600 per month including the utilities like,Electricity,Gas,Water,Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Built-In Cooking Appliances, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Tile Flooring, DINING ROOM/AREA FEATURES: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area.You can have it furnished and unfurnished.

Please i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest Person and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this my Apartment and want you to treat it as your own,is that taken,it is not the money that is the main problem that is why is very cheap but 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 also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.You can't see the inside of the apartment at this time. here is my husband's  number feel free to call him on this number +2348036464993.the pictures are attached for you to see.


BEDROOMS: 1 Bedroom
BATHROOMS:  1 Bath
RENTAL AMOUNT. ..........$600
TOTAL MOVE IN COST  ....$1200
APARTMENT ADDRESS ........ 901 10Th St Unit 308 Santa Monica, CA 90403

Contact me immediately with the following details
APPLICANT'S PROFILE1)Your Full Name2)Your Full AddressPhone Number?3)How old are you?4)Are you married?5)How many people will be living in the Apartment?6)Do you have a pet?7)Do you have a car?8)Occupation?9)How long are you renting for?Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you.LONG AND SHORT TERMS ARE BOTH ALLOWED...ALL PETS ARE ALLOWED.(WELL BEHAVED)

Thanks and God bless


Patricia
+2348036464993