Washington State Rental Scam

Hi

I did get your response concerning the AD I posted on Craig list. The house is still available but presently I'm not around.. I AM Matthew R Hirsch, the owner of the house. This house is still available for rent but we will only be interested in renting it out to a very caring and God fearing person that will take very good care of the house, we have just move down to WEST AFRICA due my Transfer to WEST AFRICA with my Entire Family as a Missionary Worker as a very Good Christian , So we have decided to rent out our house to caring family that will keep the house clean and tidy,

I came over here with my wife, we both built the house when we got married. As soon as we settle down here I had a thought of selling the house so I have to look for an agent, after getting one, we got a deal but later my wife advised against that.. She said we may not be able to win the bidding next time, in other to keep our head when we return that we have to keep the house. I reasoned with her and accepted her advice.

So I contacted the agent back and requested for my keys and documents. Later we decided to have the house rent out, we would have give the same agent this job also but the truth of the matter is that the agent would want to handle it professionally and the occupant may not be able to reason along with him later. If you notice, you will discovered that the price we are offering is far below standard price, this is enough for you to know that we are not after the rental fee but the absolute care for the property.

I know there is no way I can be sure that you are the right person to live in the house because we won't be able to see physical before sending you the keys and the documents to occupy the space. But I just had a feeling that anyone who knows what it takes to put the kind of structure down should know that maintaining a building is mandatory, so if you belief you can take good care of the house and handle it like yours then I will be more than happy to let you rent the
house.

It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout with lots of big windows...nice and light! New neutral paint and some newer carpet. Very quiet, low traffic area. Appliances included are washer, dryer, oven, dishwasher, new fridge (7/07)...I believe its absolutely a home for you and your family. Utilities include Water, Trash, Sewer, Gas all utilities are included in the monthly rent okay so you have nothing to worry about that okay..

Here is the address of my house: { 18121 32nd Avenue SE, Bothell WA}
First Month Rent:$1300
Refundable Security Deposit Payment:$900
all together is{$2200}
Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for record purpose

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name__________________________________________________
Home Phone ( )________________________
Date of Birth_________________________________
Other Phone ( )___________________
Current Address_______________________________Apt#________ City__________________ State______ Zip________
Reasons for Leaving____________________________Rent $__________Phone ( )____________________________
Are you married____________________________
How many people will be living in the house____________________________
How many people will be living
in the house____________________________
Do you have a pet____________________________
Do you have a car____________________________
Occupation____________________________
Move In Date____________________________
HOW SOON CAN YOU HAVE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT SENT TO ME SO THE KEYS CAN BE SEND TO YOU___________________________
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE HOUSE___________________________
You could give me a call as soon as possible so we could proceed ASAP..

Please note that you will only be able to drive by the house for now but not have a look at the interior until I have sent the keys and documents of the house to you. And the requirement for getting the keys and documents of the house is a fully refundable payment of $900 USD, which is the security deposit.

Please note that the deposit made is fully refundable should in case you finally gain entrance into the house after receiving the keys and documents and feel unsatisfied or uncomfortable with the interior, but I am giving you a benefit of doubt that you will love everything about this lovely home....

I Await your response so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you.

You can reach me on @ {+234-702-649-2003 0R 011-234-702-649-2003}
Best Regards
Matthew R Hirsch

Hi JenniferTaisey. Welcome here.
Could you please post the email address that the scammer used as this will help others who are researching their potential landlord.