We responded to such an ad in cl but didn’t fall for it. this was 5 yrs ago in Renton, wa.
Same here. It’s apparently a very popular scam. They post exterior pictures of the property on craigslist and advertise it as immediately available for some ridiculously low monthly rent.
I responded to one once, because it sounded too good to be true. I asked if I could meet them to view the interior of the house, but lo-and-behold, they were out of the state for the next few months and couldn’t meet with me. Sent me pictures of the interior - but none of the pictures matched up with what the outside of the house and low showed.
Offered to send me a lease agreement and keys if I wired them the money.
I ‘respectfully’ declined...lol