Same person is trying the same thing in Colorado springs. I got the EXACT same e-mail when I inquired about a room for rent.

Ditto here in S.Florida. Same e-mail.

Just received the same letter for a rental in Lansing. When I didn't fill out the form, I received another emailing stating the following:

Hi there,

I'm so sorry for this...but the couple that was looking at the place originally, actually came back and put their deposit down. I mentioned that things have been hectic around here... I guess they had been calling me frantically, and my phone was in a spot in our house that, for whatever reason, gets really bad reception...so I didn't even notice they were trying to call back. Anyways, they just got back in touch with my husband and signed the lease, and put down the deposit and everything. I'm really sorry for all this confusion.

We own multiple properties in the area so we will definitely keep you on the top of the list if anything else comes available soon.

Thanks,

Sharon

Complete scam. This makes me so angry.

Ditto again, exact same return e-mail as above.

Send a reply thanking them for responding. That you are a retired ex-Fed. agent screening potential roommates for your son/daughter who works in the State/Fed. Internet Fraud-Scammer Unit based in wherever state you are. That you want to make sure whoever he/she rents from is not a pervert or scammer. That your potential roommate is clean, doesn't have any pets, drink, smoke, or do drugs...yet? You don't have to give me the actual rental address, I understand with all he perverts and SCAMMERS on the Internet these days it's understandable. Do I have to give you my personal info to get my FREE credit- leasing report? Please send me your phone number so I can set up a appointment to meet you in person, preferably in a neutral meeting place, like the lobby of the local Sheriff's Office where we can both be safe? Look forward to meeting with you!

Thanks!

Hehehehe I like your way of thinking, methree.

I received the same email from sharon newsome@newsomepropertiesllc.com. Taking advantage of people who are in these situations is deplorable. Here is the same letter.

Hello,

I'm sorry I wasn't able to get back to you sooner! Things have been so hectic for me these last couple of days!

The good news is that the rental is still available! We had an offer from the first person we showed it to, but now it appears that they are changing their mind, so we need to start showing it again as soon as possible. You were the second one to email me about it.

It is the whole place that is for rent, and it's in pristine condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to do a quick look of the property, but my husband doesn't want me to mass send out the address as a measure of safety. Last time we did that without verifying people, the empty property was broken into and vandalized. We don't want that to happen again! I CAN tell you that it's a very special property, that would normally rent for quite a bit more than other comparable properties in the neighborhood.

All utilities are connected and will be transferred into your name. You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone, if you decide to have these services. Just to confirm, we DO allow pets at this property. The rental term is 12-month lease, but can be switched into a 6-month lease if preferred. We just ask that you give us fair notice if you are moving out.

If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and request the free copy of your rental / credit report. We use this company for all the properties we manage. Just fill out the form and indicate that you want the free credit report. The actual scores on the report aren't important to us, it's more of a formality to have it on file, to make sure you are who you say you are.

Get your report here: //leasing-reports.com/property06054/

Remember, we only need to see the page about the rental history. That will be all you will need to bring with you to the showing.

As far as getting together to see the property goes, I am available to show it any time from 10:00 am on, for the next couple of days. Let me know when you've printed out your credit report, and we will set up a time to do your walk-through.

Thank you once again for your interest!

Sharon Newsome

Yep..I got the same scammer who basically sent out the same emails to me as with all of you. Why are people like this? It is seriously messed up. Not cool...I wish I knew how to get this information out to everyone everywhere...

I wish I knew how to locate this person/company/terrorist...because what else could they be called when they cause havoc on anothers financial situation???

DLA, I could think of A LOT of names I'd enjoy calling them but they aren't allowed here on Flakelist. :)

Same in Las Vegas

I'm in the Bay Area in California, an area where it is extremely difficult to find affordable housing, and i got the EXACT same email in response to an add i responded to. I'm so glad i tried to look them up before responding!

sharon newsome sent me similar email when i responded to advertisement in craigslist. I am reporting to spam@uce.gov