I got the same exact email in response to a real estate ad in Minnesota. When I saw the out of state phone number, I started investigating. Something just didn't seem right.  Someone has already flagged the post for removal. Thanks for posting this. Its so hard to find legitimate rentals these days.

I recieved the same message from a person responding to a craigslist ad in CA

Hi .

Not trying to waste your time and mine, but I have three stipulations for anyone interested in renting from me:

1. NO criminal background history
2. NO bad rental history - meaning you broke the lease and stopped paying. (missing payments is alright, thats why there are late fee's, etc.)
3. Leave the apartment as good or in better condition than when you rented it.

Now, as stated in the ad, I will need you to go to this link: http://creditapplicationform.info/credit_report.php and fill out the credit report. If your rental history checks out ok, then I will give you the address and lockbox combination so you can checkout the apartment.

Thanks,
Scott Dickenson
Office:               206-984-8411

I got the same message.

Never give out information to a computer like that! There are so many people to show you properties, that it is unreal.

Also, when it seems like a deal that is just too good to be true, it is normally a scam.

Got the same message just now..

Hi _____.

Not trying to waste your time and mine, but I have three stipulations for anyone interested in renting from me:

1. NO criminal background history
2. NO bad rental history - meaning you broke the lease and stopped paying. (missing payments is alright, thats why there are late fee's, etc.)
3. Leave the apartment as good or in better condition than when you rented it.

Now, as stated in the ad, I will need you to go to this link: http://creditapplicationform.info/credit_report.php and fill out the credit report. If your rental history checks out ok, then I will give you the address and lockbox combination so you can checkout the apartment.

Thanks,
Scott Dickenson
Office: 206-984-8411

Hi John.
Not trying to waste your time and mine, but I have three stipulations for anyone interested in renting from me:
1. NO criminal background history
2. NO bad rental history - meaning you broke the lease and stopped paying. (missing payments is alright, thats why there are late fee's, etc.)
3. Leave the apartment as good or in better condition than when you rented it.
Now, as stated in the ad, I will need you to go to this link: http://creditapplicationform.info/credit_report.php and fill out the credit report. If your rental history checks out ok, then I will give you the address and lockbox combination so you can checkout the apartment.
Thanks,
Stan Newberry
Office: 206-984-8411


Subject: $700 / 2br - 1000ft² - ~* Experience Luxury ~* Terrific Two Bedroom / One BA ~* (Melrose)

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/apa/3520879710.html


Hello,

My name is John Lewis and I am interested in finding out more information about your apartment listing for $700/2br. I will be moving to LA shortly after I wrap up my job on the road and my tour ends on 1/28/13. If this property is still available or if you have any others similar to this listing I would be highly interested. Please feel free to respond back to me via email in regards to the apartment listing.

Thank You,