I can't tell if this email response to a Craigslist housing advert is a phishing scheme or not. What do you think? (Identifying details removed):
Thanks for the email. My name is [ name ] the owner of the 1 Bedroom Condo you are making enquiry of, I've had so many responses so far, however it is still available but I do have one person who is ahead of you. I'll rent it to whoever puts down the deposit .Rent includes water and garbage. My company sent me on a business trip in Texas USA for another year or so. The last tenants I had just moved out and my family and friends all live on the east coast so I don't have anyone available to show the place but I can send you pictures of the inside but will have to ship you the keys and papers.
Here is the Condo address: [ address ] San Francisco CA …for immediate move-in!You can drive down there to take a look at it…i will be willing to rent my condo out for the maximum of 5 years and below.I personally had wanted to sell the house earlier on.But after long time deliberation between me and my wife [NAME] we finally agreed on renting out the Home, because it was initially to be sold. But I really want you to take good care of the house, as if it were your own home.
I would want to know how soon you would want to move in, as I will be taking a 1 or 2 month upfront payment which mean the first and last months you will be staying in the condo including some utilities (Water, Internet and Garbage). I am asking for $900 for 1 month upfront payment and if you can pay $1800 for 2months you will be getting a 1 month rent free. I believe we should be able to help ourselves. including utilities because I want you to take a very good care of the condo while I am away.
i will like you to go ahead and fill out the rent application form so that will can proceed further and discuss on how to get the the keys and papers sent to you via Dhl or ups e.t.c, also are you ready to rent it now or when?.So here is the Rent Application Form Below..
========= RENT APPLICATION FORM ============
Also,Pls answer these questions below:
1)Your Full Name______________________________________
2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone Number______________________________
3)How old are you _____________________________
4)Are you married ______________________________ _____
5)How many people will be living in the condo___________________________
6)Do you have a pet _________________________________________
7)Do you have a car __________________________________________
8)Occupation _________________________________________________
9)How long are you willing to stay _________________________________________
10)When do you intend to move in _________________________________________
11)1 month Or 2 month deposit needed ______________________________________
12) Pictures of all the Occupant that will stay in my condo______________________________________
Pet allows.
I will use the information above to prepare the rental agreement , rent receipts and other documents. Make sure the correct information is type.Do reply with your both cell & house number i am going to call you if your application form has been accepted or call me after filling the rental application form. A package containing the housing documents, property address with full description. Including the direction to the place and keys will be ship to you once you both agreed with the term and condition.
Thanks & God Bless
Search “month upfront payment which mean the first and last months you will be staying” (or any other part of the mail, this is just what I used) and… well… yes, don’t touch this with a 10-feet pole.
Hells yes, it’s phishy. Funny that you should mention this; Apartment Therapy got asked about one today, too:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/good-questions/is-this-too-good-to-be-true-apartment-a-scam-good-questions-152747
thanks! My instincts were correct.
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Ok, THAT is ironic.