I was searching for a home in Savannah to rent, and I came across a great listing on Craigslist. The home is located at 1904 Kansas Ave., Savannah, GA. It is an actual address, and I have no idea if the home owners know that their place is being used as a scam.
I emailed the listing to get further details, and this is what I received as a reply:
Hello, Thanks for your interest in my property, the home is still available and ready for move in. My names is Dylan Okeefe, the house is located at 1904 Kansas Ave. Savannah, GA 31404. Bright and airy two bed/one bath home available for rent starting March 1. Large fully fenced in yard - perfect for kids or pets! Screened in front porch with a porch swing. Perfect for entertaining! Living room, dining room, and both bedrooms all have hardwood floors. Full kitchen (gas stove/fridge) and a washer and dryer. Utility room/mudroom/laundry room/den/whatever you need is located at the back of the house. It has central (gas) heat and (electric) air, as well as fresh paint and updated fixtures. Landscaping included! My Wife and I are currently in West Africa for missionary call. Before we left the stateside, we search for a God fearing and reputable agent who can take good care of the house, but we couldn't get anyone then. We left with the key, remote and the papers. I'm willing to rent out the home to a tenant who is able to come up with first months rent and a security deposit of $600 as a move in deposit and I will like him/her to assure me that the house will be properly managed. Concerning the lease, duration is minimum of 6months or according to the would-be-tenant need. I'm giving out the home with such a reasonable amount because I am only paying God back for his kindness and mercy over me and my family with what I have that`s why I asked for such a reasonable amount. It`s also a pride for me to work for him on a missionary work. Also I need someone/a family that will take good care of the house as their own property. If you can assure me that you can take proper care of the property and also you can afford the move in deposit, kindly confirm your interest by getting back to me with the below application details. Rent application details first name:% middle name: % last name: % profession: % phone (%) % (cell) phone (%) % (work) phone (%) % (home) kids % (yes/no), how many % present address: % city: % state: % zipcode: % how long? %if renting why are you leaving? If this apartment 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? I'll be looking forward to hear 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. The Lord Almighty has been good to me, I am paying him back with my missionary call. I could let you remain in the house till I come back if you are a good tenant. I will email you the pictures and rent terms as soon as I receive your reply. God Bless You Thanks
NOTE: I sent a reply to find out how in the world I was supposed to view the property without the keys. Here is what I received:
You can drive by to see the house and also i will send you the keys as soon as you make the payment Thanks
Please don't fall for this scam!!! I am mailing a letter to the home owner, so they know what is going on with their home.
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