Has anyone else gotten this rental scam?
Have you gotten this scam? I wasn’t sure if it was a scam or not, but I think so… anyone know? I got this email from Craigslist- It’s pretty scketchy:
Thanks very much for contacting me, the apartment is situated in Downtown Washington DC, 672 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 and luckily it`ll be available for your dates 01/04/2009 to 09/04/2009, 8nights and the rent for your stay is 00 (@0 per night). You`ll need to Book down the Apartment for your dates cos someone else is asking for a Close date.. To secure the Apartment 50% of the rent will be required (0) plus a refundable security deposit of 0, so all you need pay to book down the Apartment for your dates is 00.
I’d also like to know where exactly you’ll be coming from? and for how soon you`ll like to Book down the Apartment?. I have also attached more pictures of the place with this message, hope you like them.
Apartment is approximately 1200sq. ft. and Bedding arrangements are : 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people, Bedroom 1 – 1 King, Bedroom 2 – 1 Queen, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon… Large California King in Master Bedroom. Comfy queen in the guest room as well as large L-shaped sofa in living area that can accommodate two more! Amenities are also as follows : Fireplace, elevator, T.V., digital home cinema, hi-fi system, VCR, DVD player, phone, fax, computer, cable/satellite, internet access, wardrobe, cupboard, Hanging wardrobe, safe deposit box, radio alarm clock, hair dryer, mosquito nets, fully air-conditioned, central heating, intruder alarm, fire alarm and more…Linen, Towels and Toiletries also available, including a Telephone (free local, 800 calls), TVs w/ multi-channel premium Cable TV and VCR/DVD. Main Kitchen (w/new appliances)microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove Oven, Blender, Dishwasher and more. The apartment sleeps 1-6 people.
Everything is Professionally Cleaned and prepared, there’s a 24 hours doorman and there’s a reserved parking space for a car, if you are driving.. Apartment is located in good locality, that’s a walking distance to the White House, the Metro,Convention Center, Smithsonian Museums,The Washington Monument, Dupont Circle, fine and casual dining, theaters, and the World Bank and other memorials as well as a 24hr CVS and Whole Food Grocery, Shops and Restaurants.
Kindly get back to me if you can meet up with my conditions so I can send you a Booking Agreement form and advise you on to make a Secure Payment so as to be able to get the place secured on time, and Complimentary airport pick up and drop off in Lexus LS 460L. That is if you aren’t coming with you car…..
Looking forward to reading back from you asap…
Vince. J. Wharton
+ 1 206-984-4076
NOTICE..: I have past tenants from all over the world, I`ll allow you to contact some of them if you`d love to……
Mrs Mandy Groove and children from UK..
mgroove40@googlemail.com
+447024080616
Dr. Jason Lewis from Eugene, Oregon.
jclewis48@gmail.com