ive just come across this guy today 5/15, and it is definitely a scam. he's out there and using 2 different numbers. he has a current listing on the san diego craigslist for a home in a great, safe area that my husband took a look at. the 206-600-1800 number went directly to a voice mail saying that if we were interested in any of his listings to call the 787-235-1300 number. what do you know... the home turns out to be a home that is bank owned and up for sale. i call him back @ the 787 number and tells me not to call the realtor who is selling the home and tell them that he's trying to rent it out because she will charge him a fee. ??? weird! he says he works with the bank and leases these homes for however long you want to, no minimum lease and that the sale process will be put on hold until we decided to move out. (is this for real?!) he said the home was available to look at just by going there, no tour with anyone. i asked about the lockbox and he said the door would just open. in my email i asked to meet with him to drop off the application but his reply was "if the home is still available wednesday, it's all yours." so anyhow, he's using another number on his craigslist ads. he said his name is max and is email address he used to send me a fake lease agreement is
[email protected]. BEWARE of this guy. im glad i did my research before any money was given up.