Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Mod note: split post - CW

I'm looking for a rental property in the Boston area and just fell for this scam.. The craigslist ad didn't seem 'too good to be true' since it didn't say utilities included, and I didn't even think 'scam' when I read the email response. They're sneaky to put in the email "the initial plan was to sale out the house. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the price and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website." So I wasn't concerned at all when I found it for sale and could see more pics and details.

But luckily I was curious about the program so that I could see what the family did and I saw this post!

Thanks for posting this to save people like me who have too much faith in people to be wary!


Craigstlist Posting:

$900 / 3br - Don't miss out on this newly updated home. Just move in and relax! New (Quincy MA )

Date: 2012-09-08, 6:50AM EDT
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]

Don't miss out on this newly updated home. Just move in and relax! New Kitchen, New Windows throughout, New bathrooms with the character of an antique home

Email response to my inquiry (from David F Wilson <[email protected]>):

Hello

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and wife just traveled to West Africa for a program called FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION AND THE HIV PREVENTION FOR RURAL YOUTH PROGRAM, the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, Africa, UK . We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.I spent less time in the States so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in Africa that I decided to rent out the house.... However, the initial plan was to sale out the house. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the price and it takes longer to sell i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website.Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?

FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park.AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Patio/Party Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
Number of bedrooms:3
Number of bathrooms:2
Rental price: $900 per month and security Deposit is $600(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent
Pets Welcome.
ADDRESS; 615 Newport Avenue, Quincy MA 02170

get back to us so we can send you the rental application form

Regards

david wilson