Rental Scammer - [email protected]

I just had the same thing on Craigslist. I was sent some pictures of the inside of the house with brand new appliances. Some of the same wording as yours. They didnt give me an email address until after the fact.

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Hi there, How are you? Hope good? Thanks for your time and response to our ad on craigslist..Am so sorry for my late respond to your email..Our Home is available to move in immediately for $500 and a $400 refundable security deposit..Pets allowed (Hopefully trained ones) and also the rent does include Utilities except for power and trash...Please get back to me with your email add so i can send the lease application form to you...

Then Here is what I got after I said I was Interested in seeing the property.

Hello, Thanks for your time and response to our advert...Please it is importunate you read this carefully! Our available house is a lovely one for rent in Cleveland, OH 44135... You can drive by to view it from the outside at Sobieski Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135.... If you know you're not serious please i beg you don't bother replying, don't waste your time and mine....We are looking for a God fearing and a neat family that can occupy it as you can see our home is more decent and well kept. Please note that your rent starts counting from move in date so we want you to be sincere to us and always remember to pay your rent when it is due... I am Bishop Kevin P Derrett and First lady Patricia D Derrett happens to be my wife....Due to my quick missionary movement as a parish Bishop, my family and I had to leave the house that was posted on Craigslist at Cleveland, OH to give it out for rent and now we are in Africa to spread the word of God and also to build a new parish,where people can worship.we're currently in west Africa reaching out to the underprivileged ones here, it has become our lifestyle to see people happy. You can reach me through this (+2348175550400) be sure to dial internationally. We have been finding it difficult to rent it due to we won't be able to see the tenant in person until we come for check up, but we pray about it and belief in our heart to find someone with a good heart and good intention. You should count yourself lucky to meet with this offer because we decided to offer a price below standard of $500 per month(rent already include utilities except for power and trash) in order to make it affordable. An agent was to handle this for us at a high price but due to the fact we are not originally from the area and also because of commission issues, we decided it is best to handle it ourselves and we would appreciate anyone who understands our situation and will be willing to work with us...

NOTE: We did not authorized any agent for our property anymore. The keys are with us but we have no problems as far as getting it to whoever we feel is potential to rent the house. Please understand my situation and consider me. I am married with three(3) kids. Am only trying to help someone here and in return i hope the person takes care of my property...

Property Basics; RENT
Bedroom: 2
Bathroom: 1
Sq footage: 696sqt
Rent: $500
Security deposit: $400
Pets Allowed(hopefully trained ones)
Lease Term: A year or More.

Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for your paper work and i will be happy to give you a call, because it is best we speak over the phone....

LEASE APPLICATION FORM

FULL CONTACT NAME?
OCCUPATION?
RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESS?
YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER?
YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER?
YOUR WORKPLACE NUMBER?
BEST TIME TO REACH YOU?
AGE & MARITAL STATUS?
OWN A PET?
OWN A CAR?
HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE PREMISES?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND TO RENT?
ANTICIPATED MOVE IN DATE?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE PAYMENT?
REFERENCE?
FAMILY PICTURES IF ANY?

Best of regards

Bishop Kevin Derrett

Welcome to Scamwarners,

Thank you for the post.

Make sure you can physically go inside any potential rental property and meet the landlord face to face.