Room for Rent and other rental scams
by tanyaguchi Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:05 pm
This person now has a new name Michael Lance. Same exact posting but this time for 1909 2nd St in Santa Monica, CA. Also noticed the ad said one bathroom but there were two pics of bathrooms. Can't find the exact ad on Craig's List again, but beware!!! The email they used is: [email protected] and the phone number is 417.751.0417
I found there has been a lot of scams lately with the 417 area code.
Here is the email he sent me:

Today at 7:05 AM
Hello

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is Michael Lance, I am the owner of the Apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the Apartment with My Family, My wife Rose and Only our daughter and presently we've Moved to Indiana on a new Job Placement with Naver Corps and the Unit is presently Available for Rent for $ 800 per month unfurnished Including the Utilities (Heat, Washer & dryer, electricity, Garbage). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

We are looking for someone responsible that would We take care of our apartment like theirs. Long and short lease are welcomed, Because we'll be here for a long time. I'm Sorry you May not be able to See the Inside of the Unit right Now, but this Email is attached to the current pictures of the Place, You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and you'll like to take things further environment.If do get back to me with your email address . so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further I will be honest with you, the best way is through text and Email Communication because am always busy at work. You can text
(417) 751-0417

Please See attached pictures

BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT ........... $ 800 / per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT ........ $ 600
ADDRESS ..... 1909 22nd St ,Santa Monica, CA 90404
STATUS :. FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN AVAILABLE
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)

LAST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT AND TO FIRST BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again Thank you for Your Interest. Hope to Hear from you again.

Regards,
Michael Lance
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