Text of an ad:
$1200 / 1br - 1br - 675ft² - Foggy Bottom
beautiful sunsets), 675 sq. ft.,
gourmet kitchen, refinished parquet floors, ceiling fan,
A/C, W/D, lots of storage, and indoor parking space included
utilities (electricity) not included
My inquiry:
I am interested in learning more about the Foggy Bottom apartment listed in your ad. The ad did not specify a date of availability. I am looking to sign a lease starting July 1. If that is acceptable, I would be interested to see some photos of the unit, if available.
Thank you,
Holly
The response (complete and unedited):
My name is Paul Cole own the 2 bedroom and 2 Bath home and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me my husband and Son to leave the house and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean at the time and the person that will rent it to take it as if it were its own.So for now, We are here in Beijing China, our new house and put all my worries off concerning the maintenance of the apartment for, since i am not residing there for now.I left behind some Facilities and electronics which include the rent, and a DVD player, air conditioning, alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, My Computer Connected with Internet Access and a good parking space. Also the keys to the House are right here with me, and the lease document. Which i can send to you after all necessary agreement has be accepted. Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue ,but your absolute maintenance of my apartment is most important thing.
One Mrs Christina Lopelle called me about the apartment,I told her that I can't give her the apartment because she loves smoking,drinking and don't want her to get drunked and damaged my property one day so If you are still interested, No extra fees.
I personally will actually come visiting you sometimes during the year as my new tenant. but i will not sleep in the apartment with you for your privacy.
Looking forward to hear from you
Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys of the house to you.
Thanks
Paul Cole
Is there anything about this missive that doesn't scream SCAMMER at the top of its lungs? Fucking Craigslist, man.