Rental Scammer Femi Benson [email protected]

Ad on Craigslist:

$450 / 1br - True Loft next to Coors Field with Exposed Brick,
Large Timbers and Ut (Denver CO)
Date: 2011-01-13, 8:05PM MST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
Unique Master bedroom has a custom designed loft area with large closet space and lots of storage below
sleeping area! Expansive Windows bring in a ton of natural light. Excellent location just blocks from
Downtown, Highlands, Coors Field, parks, restaurants, shopping and entertainment!

Response after initial request:

Thanks for your email and interest in renting my house...i was planning to sell the property before now but we couldn't get a good and reliable buyer on time that is why i change my mind, we decided to rent it out because of love for humanity and so we can assist people, that is why i made the house so inexpensive because i believe everybody deserves a home both the rich and the poor....I am FEMI BENSON the owner of the property you are making enquiry of...Actually I resided in the house with my family (my wife and my only daughter) and presently we have moved out due to my work transfer now in Pleasant Avenue.Presently my house is still available for rent for $450 SUD (rent already includes utilities).More so Now, I'm currently in Lagos,Nigeria for an international Christian follower's crusade. Pls i want you to note that,i am a kind, honest and trustworthy man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own, It is not the money that is the main problem 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. This is the address of the House :

House Address
( 2955 Inca Street #2H, Denver CO 80202 ).

It has a Lovely home in a nice Laguna neighbourhood. Conveniently located with nearby shopping centers, hospitals, free ways and public transportation. This is a must see. Amenities W/D Hookups Central Heat & A/C Granite Tiled Fireplace Ceiling Fans Vaulted Ceilings Cable Available Broadband Available Custom Drapes in Living Room, Dining Room, & Master Bedroom Blinds SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW RENT APPLICATION FORM.
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: _____________?
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?
WHEN ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE DEPOSIT______________?

Looking forward to hearing from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you...Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this...

The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to...A Deposit of $450 (which happens to be the first months rent) is required before moving in...Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you...my number is (+234-812-1111-866) or(011-812-1111-866) .The house will be available for rent for a period of 4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you i intend staying there..

Thanks And God Bless You....

My response to him:

Dear Femi:

Thank you for the detailed response! We are very interested, but we would like to see the interior of this place before we fill out any applications. Is there someone in Denver who could show us the apartment?

His response:

You can go view the house and get back to me asap..

Thanks

My response:

Femi:

1) Is it a house or a loft?
2) I saw it from outside, but I need to see the inside. I cannot just rely on photographs.
3) Your ad disappeared from Craigslist. Did you rent it out already?

All the best
NT

His response:

Thanks for your email and interest in renting my house...i was planning to sell the property before now but we couldn't get a good and reliable buyer on time that is why i change my mind, we decided to rent it out because of love for humanity and so we can assist people, that is why i made the house so inexpensive because i believe everybody deserves a home both the rich and the poor....I am FEMI BENSON the owner of the property you are making enquiry of...Actually I resided in the house with my family (my wife and my only daughter) and presently we have moved out due to my work transfer now in Pleasant Avenue.Presently my house is still available for rent for $450 SUD (rent already includes utilities).More so Now, I'm currently in Lagos,Nigeria for an international Christian follower's crusade. Pls i want you to note that,i am a kind, honest and trustworthy man and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own, It is not the money that is the main problem 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. This is the address of the House :

House Address
( 2955 Inca Street #2H, Denver CO 80202 ).

It has a Lovely home in a nice Laguna neighbourhood. Conveniently located with nearby shopping centers, hospitals, free ways and public transportation. This is a must see. Amenities W/D Hookups Central Heat & A/C Granite Tiled Fireplace Ceiling Fans Vaulted Ceilings Cable Available Broadband Available Custom Drapes in Living Room, Dining Room, & Master Bedroom Blinds SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW RENT APPLICATION FORM.
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
PHONE:
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
STATE:______________
ZIP CODE: ____________
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________?
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: _____________?
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?
WHEN ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE DEPOSIT______________?

Looking forward to hearing from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you...Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this...

The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to...A Deposit of $450 (which happens to be the first months rent) is required before moving in...Feel free to call me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you...my number is (+234-812-1111-866) or(011-812-1111-866) .The house will be available for rent for a period of 4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you i intend staying there..

Thanks And God Bless You....