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Rental Scams at Craigslist targeting those seeking homes

Fraudsters operating at Craigslist are trying to con those who are seeking a dwelling on rent. In a recent incident, a lady seeking rented accomodation in Juneau, Alaska was almost duped by scammers who pretended to be owners of a property there.

When she responded to an ad on Craigslist, fraudsters asked her to make a deposit and for some personal information to be sent via email. Keys to the home, they promised, would be sent to her as soon as she did as told.

The lady was saved from being conned when she decided to physically verify the offer made by the fraudsters. She was surprised to find the listed property happily occupied by owners who had no clue that someone had put ads offering their house for rent.

Craigs list Rental Scam now spreading wide

These scams should now be seen as a common ploy adopted by fraudsters. They take down particulars of homes listed for sale at online auction sites and use it to offer the same place for rent elsewhere.

Correspondence with prospects are often done entirely via emails. The email will claim they moved recently from their homes to wherever-they-are-now on missionary work. It will use flowery words and will tug at your heartstrings to cover the scam.

The scams have their origins usually in Nigeria. As is expected, they rarely ever mention their postal address. An early warning sign, in such a case, is a contact number posted in the ad carrying the Nigerian country code.

Apart from pouching the deposit, fraudsters also use information given away by victims to steal their money. If you handover your bank account info, they are capable of transferring money from this account into one of theirs. If you divulge your driving license or social security information, they use these to open credit accounts against your name and make purchases against the same. Ditto for credit card details.

A good rule against falling prey to scams at online auction sites is to only deal with local buyers and sellers. When renting homes, especially, it is a good idea to pay a visit to the offered space. This enables you to verify independently whether the offers are genuine or not.

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47 Responses to “Rental Scams at Craigslist targeting those seeking homes”

1
Lydia:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Hi,

I received the scam email below:

Hello
Thank you for your response to my request I see the detail ofyour rent apartment i mean fees of the apartment, am ok with it nowis that i would tell my trustee that in the state about this apartment so that he can send you a certified American check for this as soon asyou give me the go ahead to make payment to you. Due to the limitedtime that we have before our arrival, Am willing to offer you 1month rent + the security deposit and utilities if any to secure this unitprior to my arrival to state, and on my arrival, i’ll pay for the11months fees in Cash, so give me your full Name and Address ForPayment for the first month.

I would like to effect payment inadvance, becuase i bought some furniture in the state from furnitures company for the home i want to rent, because you can understand thattransporting furnitures across atlantic is not easy that is why, Soregards my furniture, am planning on having them delivered to thehouse before our arrival to the state, i mean, me, my wife and mydaughter, so that we can settle in comfortably, and also i have already make the arrangement with the furniture company that as soonas i get the house they will send money to them for the transportingthe furniture to the apartment,becuase i want it delivered before my arrival.

I want to seek your indulgence and favor. Can we rely on youto take delivery of those furnitures for us when they are delivered?We will instruct the furniture company to contact you to schedule a delivery date and time that will be convenient for you to receivethose furnitures for us. As you will be handling the delivery of those furnitures for us,we may ask our Trustee to include the costs ofour furnitures with the rent and deposit to be sent to you so thatyou can help us to make the payment when it is delivered. We will really appreciate if you can do this for us and promise to compensateyou adequately for your time and efforts on our arrival in your
place.Please let me know if this will be okay with you so that i caninstruct our Trustee to go ahead with the payment.after the rent and security deposit has been fully paid I will liketo sign the Lease/application form in Person on and i promise thatswhen i arrive to state on my arrival day i will fill out the neccesary forms needed ……..my arrival to state.
- Name to be written on the certified American check;
- Mailing address , No p.o.box;
- Phone Number;
- City;
- Zip Code;
- State;
Let us know how to move ahead as we intend to complete this deal before we move in by arriving until the second third of next month.You can prepare the lease in my name Mr
Daniel Buckler .
I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

We will let you know the exact date as soon as we get a booking on a
flight to the states.

If you require any specific information, pls let me know or you can
call me on my cell phone Tel:+447045718223 ,please dial as presented
for international calls .
PS:I Will fill out the neccesary forms when i get back to state on my
arrival day ….hope u are allright with that Thanks and God bless you

My due regards
Mr Daniel Buckler
WISBECH ENGLAND PE14 8JN
Tel:+447045718223
My due regards
Thanks for wanting to help regards from me and my family

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carlos:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Don’t fall for the email scams! Watch out!
3
admin:
August 12th, 2008 at 3:34 am
@ Lydia…

Thanks for the sample of the scam email…

@ Lydia and Carlos…

Thank You for dropping by and taking the time out to leave a comment…

Best Wishes!
4
Jenni:
August 29th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I, too, received a completely bogus email in response to an ad placed on Craigslist. But I’ll never rent from someone I’ve never met in person anyway. Here’s the email I was sent:

Hello,

My name is Jay Gapana the owner apartment you are making enquring of and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me my wife 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 west Africa, 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 electonics which include the rent, and a DVD player, air conditioning, alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, arefrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, My Computer Connected with Internet Acess 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,Hope you are okay with the price of $800 with hydro,heat laundry facilities,air condition and so on,but your absolute maintenance of my apartment is most important thing so will want you to get back to me with the Application form below.

Here is the apartment address: 172 Clifford Avenue, Watsonville CA 95076

RENT APPLICATION FORM

RENT APPLICATION FORM
Also,Pls let me get this answer.
1)Your Full Name?
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number?
3)How old are you & Date of Birth?
4)Are you married?
5)How many people will be living in the house?
6)Do you have a pet?
7)Do you have a car?
8)Occupation?
9)What is your religion?
10)Male or Female ?
11)How Many Months you are renting?
12 )Short Term or Long Term Lease ?
13)1 or 2 Month Rent Payment will be Deposit?
14) When are you Intend to Move In ? (Date )
15) Reference Details ?
16) Pictures of all the Occupant that will stay in my apartment

Here is my mobile number > +2348022961927

MORE DETAILS

The accomodation comprises; entrance hall/landing (21′1×5′10), reception room (17′0×16′0), kitchen breakfast room (13×11), bedroom 1 (12′10×10′5), bathroom and separate WC on the first floor.

FURNISHED
PERIOD PROPERTY
SPACIOUS AND LIGHT
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
POPULAR AREA
GOOD TRANSPORT LINKS

Landing 22′1″ x 5′10″ ( 6.73m x 1.78m )
Reception room 17′0″ x 16′0″ ( 5.18m x 4.88m )
Kitchen 13′0″ x 11′0″ ( 3.96m x 3.35m )
Bathroom 6′10″ x 5′10″ ( 2.08m x 1.78m )
Guest WC 5′0″ x 2′10″ ( 1.52m x 0.86m )

One Mr Bowles called me about the apartment,I told him that I can’t give him the apartment because he loves smoking,drinking and dont want him to get drunked and damaged my property one day so If you are still interested, No extra fees.I will like you to give me a call on this effect to know how serious you are. I personally will actually come visiting you sometimes during the year as our new tenant.Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting 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
Rev Jay Gapana
5
A.O.:
September 5th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Rule of thumb:

If it sound too good to be true then it probably is untrue.
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Dianna:
September 6th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I too have experienced similar finds on Craigslist. I had 3 emails with requests for information like above. I decided to do some research and found all these postings. Like you all stated “if it sounds too good to be true it probably is”
7
Tory:
September 9th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
This is another sample that I got. I received both of these the same day and their stories sound too much alike, which made me suspicious. Glad I saw this site.

Here are the emails:

“Hello
My name is Way the owner the home and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me my wife 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 west Africa, 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 electonics which include the rent, and a DVD player, air conditioning, alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, arefrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, My Computer Connected with Internet Acess 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 so will want you to get back to me with the Application form below

RENT APPLICATION FORM

1)Your Full Name
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number
3)How old are you?
4)Are you married?
5)How many people will be living in the house?
6)Do you have a pet?
7)Do you have a car?
8)Occupation?
9)When do you want to move in
10How long do you want to stay in my apartment
11 Pictures of all the Occupant that will stay in my apartment

One Mr Mike called me about the apartment,I told him that I can’t give him the apartment because he loves smoking,drinking and dont want him to get drunked and damaged my property one day so If you are still interested, Note that the rent is going to be $745 No extra fees.I will like you to give me a call on this effect to know how serious you are.Fully furnished and well equiped also located at 1001 Bay St,Toronto, ON, Canada.

I personally will actually come visiting you sometimes during the year as our new tenant.

Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting 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”

Second email:

“Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hearing from you.I am Rev Allison Marley,the owner of the house you are making enquiry of.Actually I resided in the house with my family,such as my wife and my only daugther before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my working place and now situated in the NEW YORK USA and presently my house is still available for rent for $755 per month including the utilities like hydro,washer and security,it is furnised.Moreso Now, i went for a Crusade in the West Africa and i will like you to get in touch with my wife in the state for more discussion as She is with the keys and the document to the house.Pls i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest man and also i spent alot on my property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute mentenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own,is that taken,it is not the money the main problem but want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i came for a check up.i do that once in a while.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.Where are you located and where do you see our advert also let us know if you need more pictures
Email my wife Deborah on, ( latishamarley@gmail.com ) and she will attends to you better.

Thanks and God bless you.
Rev Allison Marley“
8
Dulce:
September 12th, 2008 at 9:56 am
This is the email that I got:

Thanks for your mail and details on this unit,i am indeed serious
about renting this unit and will be willing to offer you 1 months rent plus
the security deposit in order to secure this unit prior to our arrival.
Could you be kind enough to let me know what the electricity/utility cost
would be?as i will really need to have this unit to myself. You can send me
the lease application , to enable be review it ahead of time.i would
eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.In my opinion, appending
signatories should be done properly and at best physically.Please , send me
a picture view of the living room and bed rooms.

This is an international situation .With this arrangement, my financier in
the states,will be effecting your payment deposit to you.I believe we can
work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in
line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we
have a proper understanding.

In view of my work schedule, i would want us to finalise basic
arrangements. I will arrive the united states by 1st week in OCT, with my
wife and a 9 yr old daughter

If you require any specific information, you can call me on my number
+447024048350.

thanks
9
hey:
September 17th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Another scam email sample:

My husband and i ownes the flat and also it is situated at 7 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C2C5. I also want you to know that it was due to my husband transfer that makes us to leave the flat and also want to give it out for rent, and we are looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the rent money but we want it to be clean all the time and the rentee must take a very good care of it. So for now, Am here in the state, New Jersey in our new home and also with the keys of the flat, we try to look for an agent that we can give this document before we left but could not see and we are as well does not want our properties to be used any how in our abscence that is why we took it along with us here and as you know that my husband over in the West africa for a mission of God, so i hope you will promise us to take very good care of the flat. So get back to me on how you could take care of our flat. Hope you are okay with the price of {$550[Per/Month} with hydro, heat laundry facilities, air condition, internet and so on. I look forward to hearing from you ASAP so that i can forward you rent application to fill out and discuss on how to get the flat for rent, also are you ready to rent it now or when ? You can only view the apartment from outside for now, i hope my husband explain to you that the keys/document are here with me in New Jersey USA. I will send it to you via DHL COURIER SERVICE on next day delivery due to the distance between us .

MORE DETAILS:-
FURNISHED
PERIOD PROPERTY
SPACIOUS AND LIGHT
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
POPULAR AREA
1 BEDROOM
GOOD TRANSPORT LINKS
PARKING SPACE

Landing 22′1″ x 5′10″ ( 6.73m x 1.78m )
Reception room 17′0″ x 16′0″ ( 5.18m x 4.88m )
Kitchen 13′0″ x 11′0″ ( 3.96m x 3.35m )
Bedroom 1 12′10″ x 10′5″ ( 3.91m x 3.18m )
Bathroom 6′10″ x 5′10″ ( 2.08m x 1.78m )
WC 5′0″ x 2′10″ ( 1.52m x 0.86m )

You can call my husband on 011-234-80-2494-4485, hope to read from you soon so that i can forward you the rent application to fill out.

Thanks and God Bless
Veronica Layton

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Bonita:
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:19 am
Just got a copy of the “Rev Allison Marley” email - it’s on craigslist for a residence at 93 The Queensway - beware.

The email I got was an exact copy of the one above that someone else had posted!
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AER:
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I too got a copy of the email from Rev. Allison Marley regarding 93 The Queensway. Then to contact his wife Latisha Marley. What a scam! The pictures they sent were straight out of House & Home Magazine in Toronto. All they wanted was for me to promise to keep their home clean and tidy. And that they weren’t in it for the money. Ya Right!!!!

This is what was sent to me:

Thanks for the email and also Yes, my husband in respect of Rev Rev Allison Marley owned the house and also it is situated 93 The Queensway Toronto, ON Canada and also want you to know that it was due to my husband transfer that makes us to leave the house and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a resposible 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,Am here in the New York USA in our new house and also with the keys of the house,we try to look for an agent that we can give this document before we left but could not see and we are as well as dont wnt our house to be used any how in our present that is why we toook it along to us here and as you know that,my husband over in the West africa for a mission of God,so i hope you will promise us to take very good care of the house.So get back to me on how you could take care of our house or perhaps experience you have in entiong home.Hope you are okay with the price of $850 per month with hydro,heat laundry facilities,air condition, internet connection and so on. i look forward to hearing from you ASAP so that i can forward you an application to fill out and discuss on how to get the house for rent,also are you ready to rent it now or when?View more pictures at the attach file.
Best Regards.
12
Sandra:
September 30th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Wright Jane

“Hello Dear,

Thanks for the email. I own the house and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer to (West Africa, Nigeria) that makes us to leave the house and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person and God fearing person who can take very good care of the house in my absence.we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean all the time and the person that will rent it to take it as if it were its own. So for now, I am here in West Africa and will be staying here for the next 3 years in our new house and also with the keys of the house for rent, we try to look for an agent that we can give this documents and the keys before we left but could not find, and we as well do not want our house to be used any how in our absence that is why we took it along with us. I and my wife came over to Africa for a missionary work, so i hope you will promise us that you will take very good care of the house. So get back to me if you know you could take care of our house or perhaps experience you have in renting home. Hope you are okay with the price of $1200 per month and the security Deposit is $500.Get back to me for the rental application.You can go and view.
Contact Number:+2348081369691 or 0112348081369691

Here is the address bellow:

6651 Maple Drive
City: Dublin
State: CA

pets allowed

Thanks and remain blessed”

“Hello Sandra,

Thanks for getting back to me so soon,the rent is low because we needed someone that will occupied the house since we are here in africa.so that the person can stay there and clean up the environment and the interior parts of the house.the deposit is $500 and you can go and view the house,And the house is available now.
I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATIONS FORM BELOW
RENT APPLICATION FORM
Pls let me get this answer:
1)Your Full Name…………………………………..
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number………………….
3)How old are you?………………………………..
4)Are you married?…………..
5)How many people will be living in the house?……….
6)Do you have children?……..Ages……….
7)Do you have a car?………………………………..
8)Occupation?……………………………………….
9)Monthly income…………………………………..
10)When will you like to move in?…………………….
11)How long will you like to rent the property?………
12)Reason for relocating…………………………….
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.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this.
Here is the Number for you to call …..+2348081369691 or 0112348081369691.
Jane”

“Hello,
My husband and i have decided not to rent our property with the property management cause they stole from us and the tenant the brought were misusing our belongings and we have to refund their payment and have them send us our keys.”

I started asking them questions and they tried to make me fell sorry for them!!
13
Rara:
October 8th, 2008 at 4:16 am
— On Tue, 10/7/08, xxxxxxx wrote:
From: xxxxx
Subject: Apartment
To: ury.miller@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 5:16 AM

Hi there,

Saw your posting on craig’s list about the apartment in Koreatown. I would like to take a look at it. I am looking to move in in the beginning of November.

Thanks a lot!

Rachel

–
In the end, the shadow is but a passing thing.

– jrrt

Hi,

I sincerely appreciate your interest to my posting with code 866928717. I am Dr. Ury Miller. I own the apartment at 3731 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 23940 Los Angeles. Which you have shown your interest, I appreciate your interest in our apartment. Yes, the apartment is still available for you. Your moving will depends on both agreed terms. A Well furnished apartment and nice environment.

The reason for given out the apartment is because my daughter Pauline just move to Canada for her school in Ontario in Canada and since we are not present I thought it wise looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of the property. As my family is not after the rent monthly payment, but looking for a true and sincere citizen. My highest priority is to see that the apartment is been taken good care of. I personally had wanted to sell the house earlier on.

But after long time deliberation between me and my wife Elizabeth we finally agreed on renting out the apartment, because it was initially to be sold. But I really want you to take good care of the house, as if it were your own home. However, I have discussed your interest with my wife lovely wife Elizabeth. The US$900 for the rent includes your utilities bill (water, electricity, Internet, cable, air conditioning, washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator) excluding your security fee and car parking space.

The rent is going to be a long term and the kitchen is an OK size. To view inside of the apartment you will have to go to the apartment with the keys so as to have the place opened and viewed. Payment for the apartment is 3 months first, after which you be paying monthly.

Among these two below options you will pick your viewing/move in payment:

A). Pay US$900 deposit and have the keys, rent application form and other necessary related documents insured and shipped to your address. As soon as you view the apartment, you balance US$1,800 for the remaining month after your 1-month stay. Or

B). Pay for the shipping of the keys, insurance and the rent application through FedEx Courier Service which is US$250.00, which after 3 month rent of US$2,700 will be paid immediately.

Payment should be ministered through either Western Union or MoneyGram. As soon as the family hear from you, I will send you the name and information on how you will wired the payment of either option A or B. Please, kindly choose the option that you feel comfortable with and the address where the keys and documentation would be shipped to.

If you are still interested call me. Dial directly 0112348086329446 or +2348086329446, Note that the rent is going to be US$900 excluding security/car parking space. I will like you to send me an e-mail letting me know the capacity of your seriousness. And the below information should be send to me after you must have picked one of the options A or B. in other word one the option which you will picked shall be for the keys and documents insurance and shipment for the purpose of safety and quick FedEx delivery to you so that you can go to the apartment and have a good view and sign on the papers which will be ship along if possible you move in ASAP.

i) Present delivery address????????? (Where the keys will be shipped to)
ii) Occupation ????????????

I am going to be coming to the United State on November 25th, 2008. And when I come in I will meet with you as the family’s new tenant to our apartment/property. That is when you must have packed in before I arrive that 25th November as promised.

I look forward to receiving the required details as demanded so that I can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt to you and contacting you as well. Await your urgent reply to enable us both to discuss on how to get the document and the keys of the house to you. The address of the building is at 3731 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 23940 Los Angeles

Just as I received your message indicating your interest, I have informed my wife today about the family’s potential new so we are removing the apartment advert from Craig list to avoid heaps of interested and not serious persons because I don’t want to get confused at the end of the day so I think we shall give you 1 year lease trial.

To reach me dial 0112348086329446 directly. Atleast this will indicate your 100% interest and seriousness in moving into the family’s apartment.

May our Lord grant us our heart desire

Sincerely,

Dr. Ury Miller

——————–

to ury.miller
More options 1:47 am (20 minutes ago)
So let me get this straight…

I’m supposed to wire you thousands of dollars for keys to an apartment
I’ve never laid eyes on? That’s the silliest thing I have ever heard.

Thanks anyway.

– Rachel

—————–

Not to mention I googled the apartment complex that the unit was supposed to be in and it’s not even finished yet!!!!

I have to say though that the poor english is an interesting device. I had to read the email four times before I realized that I was never going to get the apartment unless I forked over at least 1500 dollars.

This really burns me up. I can’t even imagine all the people that could have fallen for this. I wanted to tell the guy off, but I know it’s not worth it.

I hope there’s a special department in the FBI for these creeps.
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Jason:
October 9th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Thank you for responding, its good reading from you again and I am highly impressed with the information in the listing. I don’t have any question at the moment. I wanna go ahead in renting the place from you. I will be coming with my wife. I work as a Researcher for my company (GLOBAL LINK) and here is my employer’s website http://www.globalink.org . I am coming to the area to carry out some research. My Company will be responsible for the monthly rent and security deposit. I will sign the lease agreement in person and will be signing a year lease as soon as i get to the States. We will be moving to the States on October the 25th and i want the lease to start same date because We will be moving into the property directly. Kindly get the ad off from all listing because am taking the property for sure.
In the meantime, I will like to secure the property asap so that i can attend to other important things for our move to the Country.
In order to proceed with payment, I will need the following information so that we can continue from there.
(1) FULL NAME AS IT WILL BE ON CHECK,
(2) MAILING ADDRESS,
(3) CELL NUMBER AND ALTERNATIVE NUMBER.
Kindly get back to me with the above information and incase of any query, please contact me on my phone number (0044) 7522309573. Await your response asap.
15
Amy:
October 11th, 2008 at 8:45 am
These are the Emails I received from “dr. mike bedard“, he also goes by many different names. That is sad he has to bring a child into his scam.

Hello,
I saw your apartment advertised on craigslist.com and
am interested in renting it.I will be signing a one year lease for it
and want to know the requirements for renting it.I will be doing a one
year research on pharmacy work while in the states and will be staying
with my wife and daughter .I will appreciate it if i hear from you in
time as i will want to conclude the rental process as soon as
possible.

Thank you.

-***-

Hello,
Thanks for your mail and details on this unit,i am indeed
serious about renting this unit and will be willing to offer you 2
months rent plus the security deposit in order to secure this unit
prior to our arrival.
Could you be kind enough to let me know what the electricity/utility
cost would be?as i will really need to have this unit to myself. You
can send me the lease application , to enable be review it ahead of
time.i would eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.In my
opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best
physically.Please , send me a picture view of the living room and bed
rooms.

This is an international situation .With this arrangement, my
financier in the states,will be effecting your payment deposit to
you.I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that
we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be
done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

In view of my work schedule, i would want us to finalise basic
arrangements. I will arrive the united states by 1st of Nov, with my
wife and a 9 yr old daughter

If you require any specific information, you can call me on my number
+447024048350.

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Amy:
October 11th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I received these email in early October, 2008. “Mr. Buckler” sures gets around!

Good-Day

I’ m mr Buckler in from UK’ Searching thru the apt rent page, i saw your apt posted for rent on craigslist.com with the little description you gave in there, i was impressed and it reduces any
stress of searching around for an apt. I have an interest and i would like to make an inquiry if it still available for rent duration in which you want to lease the unit. Preferably 6months/12months If you require any specific
information, pls let me know or you can call me on my cell phone, please dial as presented for international calls . {+447045718223 } Am a family orientated man, no pets, no smoke and no drugs Give me the detail of the fees.
1- Security deposit fee ? 2- Monthly rent fees ?
3- Utilities if applicable ?
4- Dimension/measurement of the unit {s} ?
5- Crime rate of the area where the apt is located ?
6- Park lots if any ?
7- If the unit is Furnished or Unfurnished ?
8- Total Move in fees ?
Thank you, God Bless and Your Family

mr Buckler Daniel
Tel:+447045718223
Middlesex. London
United Kingdom

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Thank you for your response to my request I see the detail ofyour rent apartment i mean fees of the apartment, am ok with it nowis that i would tell my trustee that in the state about this apartment
so that he can send you a certified American check for this as soon asyou give me the go ahead to make payment to you. Due to the limitedtime that we have before our arrival, Am willing to offer you 1month rent + the security deposit and utilities if any to secure this unitprior to my arrival to state, and on my arrival, i’ll pay for the11months fees in Cash, so give me your full Name and Address ForPayment for the first month.

I would like to effect payment inadvance, becuase i bought some furniture in the state from furnitures company for the home i want to rent, because you can understand thattransporting furnitures across atlantic is not easy that is why, Soregards my furniture, am planning on having them delivered to thehouse before our arrival to the state, i mean, me, my wife and mydaughter, so that we can settle in comfortably, and also i have already make the arrangement with the furniture company that as soon as i get the house they will send money to them for the transportingthe furniture to the apartment,becuase i want it delivered before my arrival.

I want to seek your indulgence and favor. Can we rely on youto take delivery of those furnitures for us when they are delivered?We will instruct the furniture company to contact you to schedule a delivery date and time that will be convenient for you to receivethose furnitures for us. As you will be handling the delivery of those furnitures for us,we may ask our Trustee to include the costs ofour furnitures with the rent and deposit to be sent to you so thatyou can help us to make the payment when it is delivered.

We will really appreciate if you can do this for us and promise to compensateyou adequately for your time and efforts on our arrival in your place.Please let me know if this will be okay with you so that i caninstruct our Trustee to go ahead with the payment.after the rent and security deposit has been fully paid I will liketo sign the Lease/application form in Person on and i promise thatswhen i arrive to state on my arrival day i will fill out the neccesary forms needed ……..
my arrival to state.

- Name to be written on the certified American check;
- Mailing address , No p.o.box;
- Phone Number;
- City;
- Zip Code;
- State;

Let us know how to move ahead as we intend to complete this deal
before we move in by arriving until the second third of next
month.You can prepare the lease in my name Mr Buckler Daniel

I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that we
shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be
done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.
we will let you know the exact date as soon as we get a booking on a
flight to the states.

If you require any specific information, pls let me know or you can
call me on my cell phone Tel:+447045718223 ,please dial as presented
for international calls .
PS:I Will fill out the neccesary forms when i get back to state on my
arrival day ….hope u are allright with that Thanks and God bless you

My due regards
Mr Buckler
WISBECH ENGLAND PE14 8JN
Tel:+447045718223
My due regards
Thanks for wanting to help regards from me and my family

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Amy:
October 11th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I received these emails from “John Hargreaves” another one that brings a child into his scam to win our hearts.

Hello,
I need more information about this property especially as am inquiring from England.
You may want to send me recent photos of the all rooms,dimensions,floor plans and when to move in .If no pictures,just send me descriptive details about this property.
How much do I pay before moving in ?
Kindly get back asap.

John

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Hello,

I’m delighted with the info provided ,would love to make a reservation prior to move-in.

I know you might need to know few things about the renter of the home.Here it is :

My full name is John Hargreaves, a 42 yrs old married man with a daughter, based and lived all my life in UK.I currently work for a Construction company which deals with Builiding of firms,offices,housing and Estates etc.The company is a local company and we are trying to expand our connection ,hence,we have chosen putting up a branch in United States .Lenght of stay is two years.No pet and do not smoke but drink socially.

For the payment,the accountant has been instructed to issue out an initial US cashiers cheque payment of $6,800 as my relocation grant.This includes full move-in fee and Decorations.Do not know of any Decorators in USA since have never been there before but was able to conclude talks with one from UK who travels frequently to USA on Job contracts.The check will be made out to you,you allocate the full first month rent plus deposit worth $1,100 and the excess remitted to the Home Decorator via Western Union Money Transfer .

For the payment,you need send me :
Name To Issue Out Cashiers check:
Address to mail to
Your Telephone phone #

The Home Decorator will be in charge of moving of my luggages,purchasing of house hold items needed in the home .You may send me lease for review ahead of time.Would have love to pay decorator directly but my employer insists on sending out a single check as relocation grant (which comprises of rental deposit + decoration fee).He urge me to keep decorator out of this since I don’t need his service until you have the check and still confirm availability of the property.He further gave instances when he asked a landlord to reserve a condo for him,on getting to states,the home was taken.

I’m looking to move on 20TH Oct.

How does the neighborhood look like ?

Once I have this informations,the cheque will be made out to you asap.One more thing,you might include your picture for recognition purpose.

What is the nearest Airport direction to the home ?

I hope to count and trust in you regarding funds to Designers?

You may want to send me room dimensions for designers to work on.
Sincerely,
John Hargreaves
41 St Georges Road, Bristol, BS2 6UA,England
011-44-703-190-0802,
011-44-703-190-0807

Never been defaulted in rental payments,here is a confirmation am one of the best renter in town

Do contact my current landlord @
Joe Branson
41 St Georges Road, Bristol, BS2 6UA,England,
paymyrent70@yahoo.com
011-44-702-307-2990

I work for a contruction company called Lucent Construc.Ltd.The company website is under contruction due to recent development.It should be available very soon for viewing.By then,I should be able to send you the website link for viewing and verification.For now,you may send email to my employer’s temporary email :lucentproperties@ymail.com(Derek Miltow)

Any other info about this home will be welcomed.
I am jealous and excited to work and live in the USA !
Awaiting Payment details in your next email.

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Amy:
October 11th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Still waiting on the check from this man, ha ha.
He is listed on Fraudwatcher.com. BEWARE!

Hello,
I need more information about this property especially as am inquiring from England.
You may want to send me recent photos of the all rooms,dimensions,floor plans and when to move in .If no pictures,just send me descriptive details about this property.
How much do I pay before moving in ?
Kindly get back asap.

John

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Hi Amy,

Thanks for the getting back to me.I just tried calling you but i could not get through to you.I would be in the states by the 2nd week of October but my company can provide me with temporary accommodation for up to 2 weeks so we can start the lease from the 1st of November.Is that ok for you?Let me tell you more about myself.
I work with the United nations development program(UNDP).I have been working there for 5 years.
I am married with no kid.I and my wife actually got married last year.My Full name is Alfred Powell and my wifes name is Anne Narine Powell and she is a school teacher.I am 39 years old and my wife is 35.Our current house address is 19 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff, GB CF14 7EF.
I would be happy to send you a non refundable deposit of $1000 so that you can secure the place for me till i get there.My company office in the states would be responsible for the payment.I can tell them to deduct $1000 from my travel allowance and send to you.This is to serve as a non refundable deposit so that you would know i am serious about renting.I would sign the lease and pay up the rent as well as all other bills.
Please send me your full name and address so that i can forward it to my company and the deposit can get to you soon.Are there any other details you think i need to know about the Place?Please get back to me.
Thanks alot.

Regards
Alfred Powell
+447031944820

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Hi Amy,

Thanks. Everything sounds good to me.I have forwarded your details to my company so you would be receiving the deposit soon.The deposit would be sent to you in form of certified cashiers check or money order.Please send me a mail as soon as you receive it.
I would also be very grateful if you can help me handle the utilities as i do not know how to go about it.
I would call you later today.
I look forward to seeing you soon.

Regards
Alfred Powell

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Hi Amy,

How has your day been? I just got info from my office that i would be traveling out of the UK tomorrow. I am in the middle of packing up now. I will be traveling to Benin republic(some where in west africa i guess) for a 3 day summit which starts tomorrow Friday through to Monday. I would be traveling with my wife so would be coming to the states next Tuesday as soon as the summit is over. I don’t know if i would be able to get internet easily there but i would find a way to communicate with you as soon as i get there.
My flight is for 10:00AM tomorrow.Benin should be about 6 - 7 hours away from UK so i would be there by 6:00PM(UK time).You can still reach me before 10:00AM tomorrow on my direct line which is +447031944820(009447031944820). It would be easier for you to get through to me if you call from a land phone.
Also,i would like to know what the weather is like now in the states so that i can know the kind of clothes to purchase and bring with me.
I am a very big fan of the English premier league(soccer).Do you have any idea if there are TV stations that show the premiership?Or would i have to buy a satalite tv?
Your deposit check will also get to you by Monday
I and my wife look forward to meeting you.

Regards
Alfred Powell

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Amy:
October 11th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Hi

Goodday.I’m highly interested in the rental.I saw the details and i am really interested in it.Does it need any form of renovation?
I work with the united nations development program(UNDP) Cardiff Uk and i just got a transfer that is bringing me down to Cleveland Ohio in the states.I would be coming with my wife.I do not smoke neither do i keep pets.
I would be in the states in 2 weeks time and would want to rent for a year.I would also be paying for the whole year in one lump as soon as i get there so you might not have to bother yourself with a credit check except you have to.I would also bring all proof of employment(letter of employment and letter of transfer)when i get to the states.
I will like you it off further advertisment.Please get back to me if it’s is still available so that we can make further arrangements.
I sincerely look forward to hear from you.

Alfred Powell
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sly:
October 13th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
A scammer:

Hi again ,

Thanks once again for the quick reply,I would have loved to call You but am leaving now to see my sick uncle ,i can only communicate through email but I will, whenever i get there but before that i will want to secure the place,I am very happy meeting a person like you,It ’s nice reading from you again and i will never ever want to loose the room even without seeing the place ,i smell the kind of person whom you are and i like you,I will want You to know that i am okay with the cost ,if none is included again.

I got to believe that the person that one wants to live with matters most,i believe that you’ll be a nice person,I just have my dressers,computer table,kitchen utensils and a queen size bed,2 big luggages and my car to be shipped….

I got a message that my uncle is sick in france and i have to go see him but i am making plans to secure place so that when i come back i’ll just move in into the place we are talking about. and with the way we ve communicated,I am okay with you and i want you to know that i don’t want to make any travel plans without securing a place down now,I will be signing a year lease for the start if you are okay with that,so i ve let my uncle understand more about you and the place,He is really comfortable and he told me that it is a nice area he had lived in the states before and he said that i should not afford to loose your place also he said that i should try and make sure that i hold down the place,so i thought of it and i will be making payment to hold down the place and the mode of payment will be the Most acceptable,easier,safer and reliable means of payment which is United State Certified money order so pls let me know if this mode of payment is ok by you.

And if YES pls provide me with the following information to get the payment to you.Your full name as it will appear on the payment,your work place address to ensure delivery in your hands through regular mails or a courier service,your phone number on the package to avoid package missing in transit.I will prefer to send to your work address because you will always be available at work from morning till evening but if home address it will be sitting in your mail and no one will be at home to receive the package.And if you don’t receive package at your office address then I guess your home address will be good for the delivery right ? But to avoid any delay of you receiving at home then I guess any address will be fine as long as you will be able to receive it.Kindly get back to me with this requested address contact information so that we can proceed asap bye for now..

Feel free to ask me any question(s) you have okayThanks…

Helen
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sly:
October 13th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Another one…

Good Day,

My name is Sandra Martinez; I saw your advert on Craigslist.com regarding the place you have for rent, am extremely interested in the place for rent because i see you are a very well kind heart and easygoing person to get the place from….Please if you don’t mind I will like to have answers to the following questions below:

i)I will like to have the rent fee per month plus the utilities.

ii) I will like to have the description of the Place, size, and the equipments in there.

iii) Also I will like to know if there is any garage or parking space cos I will have my own car come over.

iv) I will also be coming with some of my furniture, that is if it is allowed, like bed, book shelf cos I read a lot, shoe rank etc

v) I will also like to know if I can make an advance payment ahead my arrival that will be as a kind of commitment that I am truly coming over and for you to hold the room down for me.

vi) If the #5 questions is YES, I will like to know the total cost for the initial move as in first month rent and if you accept deposit.

vii) I will like to know the major intersection nearest your neighborhood. Like shopping mall, bus line e.t.c LASTLY:

I will like to know more about you and also I will like to have your pictures as for me to know how you look like. Here is all I can say about my self for now.

I am 26 years old and I work full time, Monday through Friday and have weekends off except for once a month. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA, but presently in Amsterdam Holland on a business trip for more than 10 months.. I am a professional, A Computer Consultant and I deal in various kinds of computer applications and soft wares. I graduated in the Arizona State University (ASU) 4 years ago and I have my B.sc in Computer Science… I am not really a sports person, BUT I do love Hockey Games, I am a very out going person and fun to be with. I do play the organ and piano, and I do have BOTH piano and organ here at my house. I am not a drinker and I don’t smoke and I don’t do drugs. I would also like to go out with you on weekends and weeknights when I am free. I like going to movies, concerts, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.

I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very t! rust worthy and value relationship above anything. I am a laid back person, I love traveling, sporting and Enjoy meeting people around the world. I am an easy going person and look forward to meet kind hearted, loving and caring person that is very responsible and understanding, someone I can really get along with. I will take my time to get you one of my picture in my next mail for you to know how I look like, I am sure you will like me.

I am presently in Amsterdam, Holland and I will be moving to USA fully to live for the rest of my life and start a new life and set up my own business as a Computer Consultant ( I have my resume). I will be staying in your place as long as the lease is drawn.

I need answers to my 8 questions above as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival to retain and consider the room is mine.. I will be making this advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is real since I am not in the state presently. If you think I will be a good applicant to you and you are interested in renting the place to me NOTE: Kindly address all emails to me directly to my private email box at sandra_martinez25@hotmail.com

Thanks and have a good time.
Warmest Regards,

Sandra
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ALO:
October 15th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Phone number +2348022961927 or 0112348022961927

$900 / 2br - Completely renovated 2br/1ba plus (saratoga)

Jay Gapana claims to be on MISSIONARY WORK OF GOD IN WEST AFRICA.

Property address is: 19770 Solana Dr Saratoga CA. 95070
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Deb:
October 16th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I currently have two of these scams on the hook. They have provided me with their phone numbers (don’t know if they are legit or not) and even one has sent a photograph supposedly of him & his family. But I have no legally identity to report them to, it should not be hard to find them electronically. I have not sent any money. But does anyone know of a legal identity that would try to catch this person.
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Jessica:
November 13th, 2008 at 10:53 am
I received two emails to find rent in Jackson Hole, WY in which is a ridiculously expensive place to live that are a little sketchy… I am so glad I found this website:

#1:

Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hearing from you. I am the owner of the House you are making enquiry for.This 2brm.,2 full bath home features granite counter tops,living room and dining room or den, tiled floors and all appliances. with 24 hr roving security.

My wife and I family have been relocated to Atlanta Ga ,But presently we are on vacation with my wife in Atlanta Ga .We will not be coming back until five yrs from now, i wanted to sell the house before My wife cheryl advised that we should rent it out than tosell it. On getting here, I discovered that my missionary work will last for 3 years so I decidedto look for a responsible and caring person to maintain and take proper care of my House asI do.

we search for a God fearing and reputable agent who can take goodcare of the house, but we couldn’t get anyone then. We left with the key, codes and papers. I’m willing to rent out the house to a tenant who is able to come up with 1 Bond 800 and I will like him/her to assure me that the house will be properly managed. Concerning the lease, duration is minimum of 6 months or as the tenant pleases.

I’m willing to rent out the house to a tenant who is able to come up with 1 month rent of 1000 and I will like him/her to assure me that the house will be properly managed. Concerning the lease, duration is minimum of 6 months or as the tenant pleases.

I’m giving out the property with such a reasonable person for 1000 per month security deposit of 1000,utilities included 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.

So I need someone/a family that will take good care of the house as their own property. Firstly, you can go take a look at the Neighborhood and exterior part of the house because you will not be able to go inside to see the interior hence I have all the keys and security code here with me.

If you can assure me that you can take proper care of the property and also you can afford 1 months rent and deposit to move in, below is the rent application form which I will like you to fill and Send back to me. If you can do all this for me, then I will be willing to rent my house to you. Looking forward to hear from you. Your full information will be used to process all documents that will be coming together with the keys leading to the house and this will come to you through FedEx courier service. Thank you and remain Blessed.

1)Bedroom: 2 Bathroom: 1

2)Sq. Footage: 900 Pets: Yes

3)Rent Includes: Water and sewer Gas Garbage pickup

4)Rental Features: Refrigerator Dishwasher Garbage disposal.

5)Extra Amenities: Hrdwd Flr, Blcny, Ac, Appliances, Tub/shwr.

7)Monthly Rent:$1000

So kindly confirm your interest by filling out the rental application form below.

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM
TENANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

FIRST NAME: __________________
MIDDLE NAME: __________________
LAST NAME: __________________
PROFESSION: ________________
PHONE (____) __________ (WORK)
PHONE (____) __________ (HOME)
MARITAL STATUS: _________
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
PRESENT ADDRESS: ___________________________
CITY: _______________
STATE: ______________
ZIPCODE: ____________
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING? ______________________________
WHICH CITY YOU NEED THE HOUSE___________________________
______________________________
___________
CURRENT RENT: _______
PREVIOUS ADDRESS: ___________________________
CITY: ________________
STATE: _______________
ZIPCODE: _____________
HOW LONG? ____________ IF RENTING,APARTMENT.
WHY DID YOU LEAVE? ______________________________
______________________________
___________
PREVIOUS RENT: _______
IF THIS APARTMENT IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________ PERSONAL REFERENCES
(LIST 3 PERSONS, OTHER THAN YOUR RELATIVES, THAT WE CAN CONTACT TO
VERIFY YOUR CHARACTER.)FIRST PERSON
FIRST NAME: _______________
MIDDLE NAME: ______________
LAST NAME: ________________
RELATIONSHIP______________
PHONE (___) ________________SECOND PERSON
FIRST NAME: _______________
MIDDLE NAME: ______________
LAST NAME: ________________
RELATIONSHIP______________
PHONE (___) ________________THIRD PERSON
FIRST NAME: _______________
MIDDLE NAME: ______________
LAST NAME: ________________
RELATIONSHIP______________
PHONE (___)________________ EMERGENCY
(IN AN EMERGENCY, LIST 2 PERSONS THAT CAN BE CONTACTED STARTING WITH
NEAREST RELATIVES)FIRST PERSON
FIRST NAME: _______________
MIDDLE NAME: ______________
LAST NAME: ________________
RELATIONSHIP______________
PHONE (___) ________________
SECOND PERSON
FIRST NAME: _______________
MIDDLE NAME: ______________
LAST NAME: ________________
RELATIONSHIP______________
PHONE (___) ________________ *PETS*
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: ______________
KIND OF PETS: _____________
WEIGHT: ___________________ HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE? ______________
DO YOU DRINK? ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____

#2:

Thanks for your response in regards to your interest in renting our House. Well i most let you know a little about the kind of person I’m a native of America who held from Almont, MI which i got transferred with my Family to Nigeria to work as an Advert Agency, under the Board of Arnold Worldwide Advertising Company also I’m working as a Volunteer with The Go West Africa organization ‘http://www.gowestafrica.org/go/index.php#handsonafrica’ , We have left our Property for a couple month now and need someone that we rent the Place from us. Formally the House was put out for Sale but my Wife and I agreed ON renting the Property instead of Selling it, the Monthly Rent payment also include the utilities Bills like hydro, washer and security, it is unfurnished. I also need you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word. Do get back to me if you are interested in renting the Property so i can have My Rent Application Form.

Looking forward to hear from you
our cell phone #: 0112348065650995
Mr. Morgan
Regards

Please let me know what you all think!

Thanks,

Jessica
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Dawn:
November 16th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I had the same problem . My family and I are so in need to move. So I searched craiglist and this is the email I got:

Hello. We are so much excited. My name is Andrew Joe the owner of the apartment and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me and my wife and little daughter to leave the apartment and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of it while we are not at the state 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 Benin Republic, 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, 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 also the keys and document of the apartment are right here with us in Benin Republic, 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, hope you are okay with the price of $800 per monthly including utilities like hydro, heat laundry facilities, air condition and so on, but your absolute maintenance of my apartment is most important thing, if you are ready interested renting this apartment fill the application below and get back to me with the answers.

HERE IS THE APARTMENT ADDRESS

121 GREYSTONE WY Soquel, CA 95073

And pls note that it is only the outside of the apartment you will be able to view

RENT APPLICATION FORM

1) Your Full Name.
2) Your Full Address & Phone Number.
3) Age ?
4) Are you married ?
5) Sex ?
6) How many people will be living in the Apartment ?
7) Do you have a pet ?
Do you have a car ?
9) What is your Occupation ?
10) What is your religion ?
11) Short or Long Term Lease ?
12) When are you intending to move in : Date :
13) Reference Details
14) Pictures of all occupant that will stay in the apartment
15) Deposit : One Month or Two month rent deposit needed before moving in

Landing 22′1″ x 5′10″ ( 6.73m x 1.78m )
Reception room 17′0″ x 16′0″ ( 5.18m x 4.88m )
Kitchen 13′0″ x 11′0″ ( 3.96m x 3.35m )
Bathroom 6′10″ x 5′10″ ( 2.08m x 1.78m )
Guest WC 5′0″ x 2′10″ ( 1.52m x 0.86m )

I will like you to give me a call at +2348088089857 on this effect to know how serious you are. I personally will actually come visiting you sometimes during the year as our new tenant. Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issueing the receipt for you and contacting you. Awaiting your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys of the apartment to you.

Thanks
Andrew Joe
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Josh:
November 24th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Yes, this one is a little different. I got this bizarre message today:

Hello sir,

Am Harrison Tony by name, i have an apartment that strictly fit what you are looking for in all ways which is Located in Wayne County, i actually reside in the house with my family and my pets before but presently we had moved out owing to my missionary work to UK which could last for 2years.Presently my previous house is available for rent including utilities at $350per month. It is a spacious 2bedroom with 1bath,kitchen and firewood burning place, New paint, carpeting and window covering. car garage,small patio and pets friendly.Also,the following are the amenities you will enjoy when the place is yours.

In-Home Washers & Dryers
Parking Garage
New Stainless Steel Appliances
Cherry Wood Cabinetry
fenced dog park
Washing machine, cable TV and internet connected
Fully equipped high quality kitchen
Light and spacious living room
i am totally free
I will want you to get back to me if you are interested , reply to my personal email ( harrison@kittymail.com) and i will also want you to get back to me with your personal email as well.
Regards….Harrison
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Ian:
November 26th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Another scam email…

Hello,

I am happy with your reply and interest in my house. I am the owner of the house you are making enquiry of. Actually I resided in the house with my family, My Wife and 12yrs daughter before and currently we had packed due to my transfer from my church branch and now situated in Lagos ,West Africa . Currently my house is still available for rent at 1,200.00 including the Utilities like Water; washer etc.I will accept deposit of $1200 + 1 month rent,total of 2,400$, which is also your rent for 2 months.The 1200$ deposit is highly refundable.

I want to let you know that money is not the issue but what we are after is absolute care for the house. Someone that will always keep our house clean. A good Tenant that have the fear of God.

I am with the keys and the papers to the house.Pls I want you to note that, I am a kind and honest man and also I spent a lot on my property that I want to give to you for rent. My house is located at 16123 Cayenne Creek Road San Diego, CA.

So I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as yours, I hope this is clear to you is not all about the money, but I want you to keep it tidy all the time so that I will be glad to see it neat when I come back from West Africa for a check up. you can stay in the house for as longs as you wish, I do that once in a while because I already have another house here in west Africa. I also want you to let me have trust in you as I always stand on my word. I would like to talk with you on phone. Let me have your number. Email or Call me so that you can talk better……+2348060988887.

Thanks and may God bless you.
Mr. Kevin c & Jennifer J Rosen
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shelby:
December 4th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Hi,T
Thank God for my son-in-law, I wanted to move to Honolulu, knew the location I want and then my dream came true, NIGHTMARE I mean!! What a SCAM!!!
If it sounds to good it is!
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Melissa:
December 13th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Me:

My husband and I are VERY20interested and would be willing to sign a lease today. My husband and I have 2 kids (2 years old and 4 months) and no pets. We are very clean too!!!! Please email me or call me at your earliest convienence.

Thank you!
Melissa

Scammer:

Hello,

I Appreciate your interest in my Beautiful 4 bd 2.5 bath located in the City of Corona.4 bedroom 2.5bath.

Includes all appliances. Water, lawn care, and HOA are paid for by me. Huge Master bedroom with dual sinks, and large walk in closet. Laundry room with extra storage. Custom tile and cabinents downsta irs. Ceiling fans have been installed in all rooms,Large attached 3car garage. Professionally landscaped yard.

Actually I resided in the house with my family,My lovely husband and our only Daughter before and presently i had to move based on my husband new current contract with the Shell Petrolium Company,and on the course,he picked up a social activity to work with the Red Cross Society,which had made it very difficult for us to come home often,the duration of the contract will be for about 3years or more and now situated in the WESTERN COASTAL REGION.

Presently our house is still available for rent $1100 per month including the utilities ,and the agreement and security fee of $600 will also be included,which makes it a total of $1700 for move in.

Please i want you to note that,we are kind and honest family and also i spent a lot on the property that we want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own, i want you to keep it tidy and clean all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.

Please i will want you to driveby the house to view the house from outside,and the enviroment.Meanwhile Get back to me for the Rental Application.You can go and view the house anytime.I want you to know that we have decided to rent our house Ourself.

Moreoever,Here is the Address of the House.

3188 Windhaven Way
Corona, CA.
Square Feet:2,187

Pets Allowed

Thanks and Remain blessed

Me:

We drove by the house and love it. I must admit….I am a little skeptical…this all seems to good to be true. There is a house on your same street for rent for $2000.00.

I hope I don’t offend you in asking why you are willing to20rent your home for so cheap? Honestly I know my family and I would be the best renters for your home and I hope this really is as good as it seems. We would love to fill out a rental application ASAP.

Thank you.

Melissa

Scammer:

hello

Thanks for getting back to me,i want you to know that there is no repair in the house,we just want to make sure that our new tenant live comfortable and take good care of the house and the utilites ok.

As soon as you email back,i will forward you the Application asap

Me:

Thank you. Please forward the Application.

Scammer:

Good Morning Melissa,

Thanks for the quick response,i want you to know that my house is vacant and ready for you to move in.I will not be showing you the interior parts of the house cause i am currently out of the state and i will need you to promise me that you will take good care of the house for me if you happen to move in as my new tenant.

The month rent is $1100 and the security deposit is $600,And the house is available now.

The Utilities are all included.

All New Stainless Steel Appliances:

Double doors Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave/Convection Oven Combo, Full Size Convection Oven
Garbage Compactor, Large oversized Master Bedroom with Walk-in cl Open-style Dining, Living room with cozy wood burning Fireplace
New interior Paint and Carpet New dual-pane Windows with indoor shutters, New energy efficient central Heat and Air Indoor Laundry room with Washer and Dryer, cars Garage.

I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATIONS FORM BELOW
RENT APPLICATION FORM

Pls let me get this answer:
1)Your Full Name…………………………………….
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number……………………
3)How old are you?…………………………………
4)Are you married?…………..
5)How many people will be living in the house?………..
6)Do you have children?………Ages……….
7)Do you have a car?…………………………………
8)Occupation?…………………………………………
9)Monthly income…………………………………….
10)When will you like to move in?………………………
11)How long will you like to rent the property?……….
12)Reason for relocating……………………………..

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.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this.

I awaits your mail as soon as possible,Thanks and God bless you.

Contact Number:+2348081369691 or 0112348081369691

Regards.

***

I backward searched their email address (dinesh.house_ptp111@yahoo.com) and it said their location was Sunnyvale, CA and Mountain View, CA.

They also posted the same rental property one month earlier for $1500.00 using this email address…prasadhomelisting@gmail.com.

Like everyone has said, “If is sounds to good to be true…it usually is.”
30
Geoff:
December 16th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I’ve been contacted by 3 of these regarding my recent post on craigslist of a property for rent in Rancho Mirage California.

The first:

Hello,
I saw your apartment advertised on craigslist.com and am interested in renting it.

I will be signing a one year lease for it and want to know the requirements for renting it.I will be doing a one year research on pharmacy work while in the states and will be staying with my wife and daughter .

I will appreciate it if i hear from you in time as i will want to conclude the rental process as soon as possible.

Thank you.

I responded; then this followup:

Hello,

Thanks for your mail and details on this unit,i am indeed serious about renting this unit and will be willing to offer you 1 months rent plus the security deposit in order to secure this unit prior to our arrival.

Could you be kind enough to let me know what the electricity/utility cost would be?as i will really need to have this unit to myself. You can send me the lease application , to enable be review it ahead of time.i would eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.

In my opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best physically.Please , send me a picture view of the living room and bed rooms.

This is an international situation .With this arrangement, my financier in the states,will be effecting your payment deposit to you.I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

In view of my work schedule, i would want us to finalise basic arrangements. I will arrive the united states by 15th of JAN, with my wife and a 9 yr old daughter

If you require any specific information, you can call me on my number
+447024048350.

thanks

The second was:

Good day,

I saw your house for rent advertised on craigslist. I’m interested in renting it,it’s still available? and will be willing to offer you 2 months rent plus the security deposit in order to secure this unit prior to our arrival.

What is the electricity/utility cost would be? Could you please let meknow all the unit amenities including the measurement? I will like to have this unit myself.

You can send me the application lease for me to review. Probably,i will eventually have it fill out and sign physically in person on my arrival.Are you the owner of the apartment?

Hope to hear from you.

Dr.Collins

and the follow-up:

Hello,

Thanks for your prompt mail towards the unit i want to rent.

I’m willing to sign one year lease physically on my arrival because i will be in the states for the next one year with my wife and five years old daughter and during my stay i will be on for my professional work establish research Radiologist in the state.

Due to the limited time that we have before our arrival,my family decide to have our own furniture to supply the home with furniture,so we will need you to provide us with the measurements of the living room and bedroom so that we can send it to the furniture company.

As regards the lease agreement, i will eventually have it filled and signed all necessary paper physically in person on my arrival.

Fortunately we’ll be arriving to the state on 23th of Dec and i want the lease in my name Dr. Collins Fred and my wife Mrs.Rose Fred.

The third was:

My name is Justin Allen, I am an architect and I came about to read through your posting on craigslist.com concerning the house/apartment you posted for lease, i am expressing my sheer interest in taking up the unit, what the modalities in taking up the place, please have the requirements sent in these form.

*Monthly rents and deposit
*Security Deposit
*Electricity/Utility Bills

I would like to conclude the rental process before the end of this month because my work schedule is flexible I will be signing a one year lease for the unit ,so a quick response from you is well appreciated.

Thank you
31
dhbor:
December 17th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
i recieved the following email and just happened to put the phone number in and came up with this scam list and notice the same letters have gone to many…Dulce: September 12th, 2008 at 9:56 am

This is the email that I got:

Thanks for your mail and details on this unit,i am indeed serious about renting this unit and will be willing to offer you 1 months rent plus the security deposit in order to secure this unit prior to our arrival.

Could you be kind enough to let me know what the electricity/utility cost
would be?as i will really need to have this unit to myself. You can send me the lease application , to enable be review it ahead of time.i would
eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.

In my opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best physically. Please , send me a picture view of the living room and bed rooms.

This is an international situation .With this arrangement, my financier in
the states,will be effecting your payment deposit to you.I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

In view of my work schedule, i would want us to finalise basic
arrangements. I will arrive the united states by 1st week in OCT, with my wife and a 9 yr old daughter.

If you require any specific information, you can call me on my number
+447024048350.

thanks
32
dhbor:
December 17th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Here’s another one:

Hello,

Thanks for your mail and details on this unit,i am indeed
serious about renting this unit and will be willing to offer you 2
months rent plus the security deposit in order to secure this unit
prior to our arrival.

Could you be kind enough to let me know what the electricity/utility cost would be?as i will really need to have this unit to myself.

You can send me the lease application ,to enable be review it ahead of time.i would eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.In my opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best physically.

Please,send picture view of the living room and bed rooms.

This is an international situation .With this arrangement, my
financier in the states,will be effecting your payment deposit to
you.

I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that
we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be
done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

In view of my work schedule, i would want us to finalise basic
arrangements. I will arrive the united states by 6th of January, with
my wife.

If you require any specific information, you can call me on my number
+447024048350.

Only difference is this guy says nothing to me about a child.

Guess he left the child at another house hes renting!!
33
Sharon:
December 20th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I too received a “scam” email reply when I expressed interest in a ridiculously low-priced home for rent for a friend of mine who is looking for a place.

After emailing, I googled the address and learned it is listed on several websites for twice as much from a seemingly legitimate source. I didn’t reply to the below because it was clearly fraudulent.

However, what would a person gain if the questions below were answered? He doesn’t ask for a social security number or bank account or money. Maybe this is the first step and if someone responds, then they ask for the confidential info?

I sound naive but I was curious if anyone had thoughts about that. Maybe someone can give bogus answers to him and find out the next step. Here is part of the email sent.

I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATIONS FORM BELOW
RENT APPLICATION FORM
Pls let me get this answer:
1)Your Full Name…………………………………….
2)Your Full Address & Phone Number……………………
3)How old are you?………………………………….
4)Are you married?…………..
5)How many people will be living in the house?………..
6)Do you have children?………Ages………..
7)Do you have a car?…………………………………
8)Occupation?…………………………………………
9)Monthly income…………………………………….
10)When will you like to move in?………………………
11)How long will you like to rent the property?………
12)Reason for relocating……………………………..

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.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we do not see yet and only putting everything into Gods hand,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this.

I awaits your mail as soon as possible,Thanks and God bless you.

Regards
34
jessica:
December 25th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I actually wasted 5 days when we r in deperate need of a place with this a$$h@ole:
Sean Roybn … 4 bedroom 4 bathroom house 4 rent in Island Heights NJ address 149 Ocean Ave 08732.

BEWARE!!!!!
35
G:
January 5th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
got this reply today to an ad i answered yesterday. i mean really, do they read these posts and make sure they include every last bit of the scam? sheesh…

Hello

Thanks for the email. I Dr Maigen Juan the house and also it is situated at (639 E Street SE Washington, DC 20003) and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me and my wife to leave the house and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person that can take a very good care of it as we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean all the time and the possible tenant will see the house as his or her own. We are going to be gone for 2 years or more.

We have left the Washington and we are currently in West Africa for our missionary call. Before we left the Washington for West Africa, we look for a reputable agent that will take a very good care of th e house while we are away but could not found any so we left with the house keys and document when leaving.

If you will be the right tenant to our house, we will get the keys and documents of the house sent to you via courier services as soon as all terms are settled.

I will be online through out to get back to you as soon as you are able to get back to me. I would want to know how soon you would want to move in as I will be taking a 2 month upfront payment for the house including all the utilities there.

I am asking for $800 and I believe we should be able to help ourselves. I am accepting $800 because I want you to take a very good care of the house while I am away.

I am looking forward to hear from you ASAP so that i can forward you an application to fill out and discuss on how to get the house for rent over to me so that I can get the keys and papers sent to you via fedex or ups e.t.c, also are you ready to rent it now or when? Await your reply.

I will be willing to send the inside view of the building if you demands for it.The good Lord 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..

Thanks God bless you.You can call me Via this Number for more details:+2348029054583

Maigen Juan
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The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.:
January 5th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
[...] Rental Scams at Craigslist targeting those seeking homes [...]
37
SOO:
January 6th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Here’s one in the orange county craigslist:

God bless you for your interest about my House.

The 2 bedroom 2.5 Baths Single Family House is still available for rent. I am renting this house to a responsible and neat person or family who has the fear of God and treat my house as his or her own.

Presently Myself and my wife have moved out of the house due to my work transfer to West Africa and will be away for 8 years or more and this is why we are actually renting it out so if you are interested and will take good care of our house then we will be ready to accept you as our future tenant and family friend.

If you really impress me by taking good care of our house then you will be allowed to stay as long as you wish okay. This is the address of the Single Family House: 87 Canyoncrest, Irvine, California 92603
38
Daphne:
January 18th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Re: $811 / 1br - *****Newly Renovated 1bdrm, 1bath Apartment***** (san rafael)‏
From: Brock Wilson (brckwlsn409@gmail.com)
Sent: Sun 1/18/09 9:46 AM

We are so much excited. My name is Brock Wilson the owner of the apartment and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me and my wife and little daughter to leave the apartment and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of it while we are not at the state 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 West Africa, 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 electonics which include the rent, 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 also the keys and document of the apartment are right here with us in West Africa, and the lease document.

Which i can send to you after all necessary agreement has been accepted. Also i will like you to know that the rent charges is not really the issue, hope you are okay with the price of $811 per month including utilities like water, gas, heat laundry facilities, air condition and so on, but your absolute maintenance of my apartment is most important thing, if you are really interested in renting this apartment get back to me so that i can forward you an application form for you to fill so that i can start all necesary arrangement asap.

Here is the apartment address : 2175 Francisco Blvd E San Rafael, CA ….. Pls note that you will be viewing the apartment from outside and won’t be able to inspect because the keys and document to the apartment are with me here in africa and. It is located on a cool, quiet and safe neighbourhood

***************RENT APPLICATION FORM***************
***************PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL***************
1) Your Full Name.
2) Your Full Address
3)Phone Number
4) Citizen or Country ?
5) How old are you ?
6) Are you married ?
7) Sex ?
How many people will be living in the apartment?
9) Do you have a pet ?
10) Do you have a car ?
11) What is your Occupation ?
12) Short or Long Term Lease ?
13) When do you intend moving in : Date ?
14) When do you inted to moving out : Date ?
15) Deposit : One or Two month Deposit are required
16) Occupant Picture
17) Reference Details

Landing 22′1″ x 5′10″ ( 6.73m x 1.78m )
Reception room 17′0″ x 16′0″ ( 5.18m x 4.88m )
Kitchen 13′0″ x 11′0″ ( 3.96m x 3.35m )
Bathroom 6′10″ x 5′10″ ( 2.08m x 1.78m )
Guest WC 5′0″ x 2′10″ ( 1.52m x 0.86m )

I personally will actually come visiting you sometimes during the year as our new tenant. Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issueing the receipt for you and contacting you. I can be reach anytime at +2347081249517 or 0112347081249517. Awaiting your reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys of the apartment to you.

Thanks and God bless

Regards
39
Steve:
January 21st, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Watch out for the Sandra Martinez one…

she’s using the email sandra_martinez25@yahoo.com now instead of sandra_martinez25@hotmail.com!
40
shannon:
February 6th, 2009 at 3:08 am
This just happened to me today, here is the email. I was contacted through craigslist.
Hello,
Thanks for the email. I Hurd Mark owns the house and also it is situated and also want you to know that it was due to my transfer that makes me and my Family to leave the house and also want to give it out for rent and looking for a responsible person that can take a very good care of it as we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean all the time and the possible tenant will see the house as his or her own…

We have left the US and we are currently in the West Africa for a program called ‘World Conference Against Racism Youth Summit, Empowering youth for combating racism, HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education, the program is taking place in three major countries in Africa which is Sudan, Ghana and Nigeria. It as been a very sad and bad moment for me, the present condition that I found myself is very hard for me to explain. If you will be the right tenant to our house, we will get the keys and documents of the house sent to you via courier services as soon as all terms are settled.

HOUSE ADDRESSES 36002 Pansy St, Winchester, CA 92596…4br, 2½ ba and 2877 sqft Single Family Home. Move in ready located at end of cul de sac with large backyard and no one behind for privacy. Open floor plan has large bonus room, walk in pantry, and optional 4th bedroom/den located on main floor. Walking distance to Sheffield Park.. I am flexible regarding the length of the lease. 6 mo., 1 yr., 2.yr, 3yr. etc. are all acceptable. I never increase the rental amount for good tenants..All credit considered, all types of pet allowed and Additional monthly charge of $200 for pet deposit…..You can drive down there to take a look ate it.

I will be online through out to get back to you as soon as you are able to get back to me. I would want to know how soon you would want to move in, as I will be taking a 2-month upfront payment which mean the first and last months you will be staying in the house including some utilities (Electricity, Water, Internet, Heat and Garbage). I am asking for $1300 and I believe we should be able to help ourselves. I am accepting $1300 including utilities because I want you to take a very good care of the house while I am away.

I am looking forward to hear from you ASAP so that i can forward you an application to fill out and discuss on how to get the house for rent over to me so that I can get the keys and papers sent to you via FedEx or ups e.t.c, also are you ready to rent it now or when? Await your reply. I will be willing to send the inside view of the building if you demands for it.

I could let you remain in the house till I come back if you are a good tenant and you can reach me on +2348084598905.

Thanks and awaits your mail as soon as possible.

Mark..
41
lily:
February 24th, 2009 at 12:08 am
You can learn to detect these scams:watch out for poor or awkward English sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and wordiness - an attempt at sounding sophisticated and professional. Also the messages sound overly solicitous (polite).
42
Dick:
March 12th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I received two of these yesterday. March 11, 2009

Hello,
Good,day over there as i was browsing through internet i saw your apartment advert on craigslist.com and am interested in renting it.I will be signing a year lease for it and want to know the modalities for renting it.

I will be doing a year research on pharmacy work while in the Country and i will be living in the Country with my wife and my 9years old daughter LINDA.

I will be very GLAD if i can hear from you in time as i will want to conclude the rental process before we arrive in the Country.
.
Regards
DR.DAVID SMITH,Ph.D (Chemist)
NORTHWICK PARK & ST.MARK’S HOSPITAL,
5 Windmill Close
Soham, Cambridgeshirt
England, UK CB7 5BG
Phone: +44 702 407 0806

Hello,

I was searching for apartment to rent,i saw your apartment in the craiglist.com i have an interest, i will like to asked u if still avaliable or not tell me, i am waiting to hear from you and I would like to make an inquiry of the duration in which you want to lease the unit.
Preferably 12months If you require any specific information, pls let me know or you can call me on my cell phone, please dial as presented for international calls . +447024017688

Give me the detail of the fees.

1- Security deposit fee ? $500
2- Monthly rent fees ? $1100/month for one person, $1300/month for two persons
3- Utilities if applicable ? You would pay for electricity, telephone and cable TV if you want them. Electricity should run around $10-$35/mo depending upon you useage.
4- Dimension/measurement of the unit {s} ? Small unit, Living area approx. 12feet X 20feet, bedroom approx. 9feet X 9feet and small kitchen and bath area.
5- Crime rate of the area where the apt is located ? Very safe neighborhood, I’ve lived here 24 years without incident.
6- Park lots if any ? Parking for one car is adjacent the building.
7- If the unit is Furnished or Unfurnished ? Unfurnished.
8- Total Move in fees ? First and Last months rent + $500 deposit, minimum one year lease.

Thank you.

Prof Stone kINGSTON
43
Lynn:
March 24th, 2009 at 6:24 am
This is easy to ignore. I wouldn’t trust anyone who sent an e-mail written that badly. The wording is done via an online translator and is not verified for proper english type grammar. No online translation is 100% accurate due to the differences in the sentence structure used in different languages.
44
Lisa:
April 4th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Greetings!

Thanks for your email. The house is still available. I decided to rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in West Africa, about 3 years.. Let me start by introducing myself.

I must confess that I am very very new in this landlord business.. However, My name is Debe Maxwell . I own the house located at (2617 Shenandoah Avenue,Charlotte, NC). Due to my job as a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church International, I am presently serving as Area Financial Executive (AFE) with the United Methodist Church in Lagos, West Africa.I am responsible for receiving distribution of funds for various UMC projects in West Africa , and all related works with other mission personnel. my current home is in the vineyard of the Lord in BENIN West Africa.I spent less time in the States so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in Africa that I decided to rent out the house. However, the initial plan was to sale out the House. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflates the prize and it takes longer to sell. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money , but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours.

The rent is $800 and 400 for Security Deposit
For this 3BR/2BA.
Below is my contact,
0112348082008226 or +2348082008226

LEASE APPLICATION FORM

FULL CONTACT NAME?

OCCUPATION?

RESIDENTCIAL HOME ADDRESS? YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER?

YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER? YOUR WORKPLACE NUMBER?

WHAT TIME IS THE` BEST TIME TO REACH YOU?

AGE & MARITAL STATUS?

OWN A PET?

OWN A CAR?

HOW MANY PEOPLE SHALL RESIDE IN THE PREMISES?

ANTICIPATED MOVE IN DATE?

REFERENCE?

============================== =======
Application Comment
============================== =======

Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.
I know you would want to see the house before making any kind of rental payment , which is understandable.We can make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you, this will give you the opportunity to view house.

Regards,
Debe Maxwell.
45
David Wong:
April 16th, 2009 at 2:36 am
I have been exchanging emails for 1 week now with some scammer. Here are his emails below.

Email 1:
Please let me know if this unit is still available for rent.
Provide me adequate information on your rent
procedures, and the current situation of
this unit. Is this house furnished? I would prefer it
unfurnished as i intend placing order for my own kind
of furniture that will sooth my taste. Can you
send me a few pictures of the house?.
Treat as urgent pls.

Cordial

Dr. Elias Shahem

EMAIL 2:
Dear Wong,

Thanks for your mail and the informations provided on this unit..I sincerely apologise for the delayed response to your mail..I will be living in this unit with my wife and daughter. My daughter will be 11 years old next month. We do not smoke and we do not have pets. I can assure you that I will take very good care of this unit if we take up the tenancy to this unit. I will be offering the first 3 months rent and the security deposit as a measure of securing the unit.Please let me know know if I can sign more than a year lease. I will also like to know if you are the direct owner of this unit or the property manager.

Please let me know the average utilities cost on this unit per month. You can send me the lease application , to enable be review it ahead of time.I will eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.In my opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best physically. I had a clear view of the pictures and they were satisfactory.

Upon completion of the paper work, Arrangement will be made to effect the rent and deposit..We should be able to work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

Considering my present tight schedule, i would want us to discuss on phone and finalise basic arrangements. Call me on my cell. +44 70457 46081.Provide me with your phone numbers and please let me know when to call you. Dial as presented for international calls. I will arrive Canada on or before the 30th of April, with my family.

If you require any further information, pls let me know . I hope we can talk soon.

My due regards,

Dr Elias Shahem

EMAIL 3:
Dear Wong,

Thanks for your mail. I sincerely appreciate the informations provided in view of the average utilities cost, though i understand that utilities cost depends on usage. Please let me know if you have the floor plan or the measurement of the living room and the bedrooms. Please let me know if there are private schools close to this unit. Will there be any need to re-paint this unit? I will advice you to remove this unit from any further advert placement. Arrangement has been made to effect the rents and deposit next week. My representative in Canada will be effecting the payment. Mr Brandon Gate 1-403-401-5103 Email:brandonventures@yahoo.com

Please be rest assured that we only decided to rent a unit for 24months to enable us get fully settled. We may decide to buy a home after the first twelve months or renew the the lease. Please provide me with a copy of the lease agreement. You can email them or fax them. Here is my fax numbers +44-709-289-4939

Besides my medical proffession, I inherited chains of companies in Europe and Moscow from my parents. I will like to review the lease prior to my arrival. Please i want you to be rest assured that rents will be paid as at when due, however if you you will prefer to have the first twelve months rent in full, please do not hesitate to let me know. Though i am based in England with my wife and daughter , I am a citizen of Finland. I have decided to provide you with some basic personal informations as it may entail in the application.

Names of Occupants.
Dr. Elias Shahem
Mrs Elizabeth Shahem
Miss Natasha Shahem.
Home address Kantemirovskaya 20/1, 115409 Moscow, Russia
Business address :http://barada-services.tradenote.net/
Present address. 2,Whitechapel Road, London, UK, E1 1BB
Fax+44-709-289-4939
Name of Account: Shahem Elias
Account Number: 40820978219001000009
Bank Name: Vneshtorg Bank VTB 24
Bank Address: 35 Myasnitskaya Street, Moscow

Personal Reference
Mr Seo Kuk Ma
813-699-5075
Mrs Ashley Leonard
Phone +44 70457 46089
Brother
+357-9631-9334
Reference Mr Glenn Dalton. 44-701-112-9146.
For Emergency. Call Peter Shahem
+353-879-254-808
No Pets/
We do not smoke

As a measure of securing this unit, arrangements will be made to
effect the rents and deposit this next week. Rents and deposit will be
overnight to you next week. Provide me with your full names and a
mailing address upon receipt of this mail. Please find attached a copy
of my passport. Let me know if you have a clear view. Once again provide me with your mailing address. I will creat time to call you tomorrow morning your time. Talk to you soon.

Respond on receipt of this mail.

My regards,

Dr. Shahem
+ fake Fin passport
46
Karma:
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Here is another scam attempt:
1)Hi…my name is Mr David.Please let us know if there a place for a
week night available from ( September 23-30 ) 0r any other time
available date at your resident. I want you to email me if available
with total cost for the whole 1 week. am coming there with my husband
and i We are coming for honeymoon. No smoke, No drink, No pets.
Don’t hesitate to email me with your total cost for the whole 1 week.

Mr David

The second letter though sounds a bit werid:

Hello….Thanks for your prompt reply, I have discussed this with my
wife and we have agreed to use your place and as for the cost we are
alright with it ….So my wife’s employers will be the one to
responsible for all our our vacation expenses and they have promised
to send you a cashier check as soon as you have penned these dates
down for us and to file the agreedment form here is our full
information.

David john
10018 Lost Hollow
Missouri City TX 77459

Kindly provide your full information,Full Name to be on the cashier
check…..Home or office address to receive cashier check…. Zip code
together with your currently phone number So the payment will be made
and sent to you Asap.

Waiting to hear from you ASAP

David
47
Joy:
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Thanks for your mail and the informations provided on this unit..I sincerely apologise for the delayed response to your mail..I will be living in this unit with my wife and daughter. My daughter will be 11 years old next month. We do not smoke and we do not have pets. I can assure you that I will take very good care of this unit if we take up the tenancy to this unit. I will be offering the first 3 months rent and the security deposit as a measure of securing the unit.Please let me know know if I can sign more than a year lease. I will also like to know if you are the direct owner of this unit or the property manager.

Please let me know the average utilities cost on this unit per month. You can send me the lease application , to enable be review it ahead of time.I will eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.In my opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best physically.Please , send me a picture view of the living room and bed rooms.

Upon completion of the paper work, Arrangement will be made to effect the rent and deposit..We should be able to work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.

Considering my present tight schedule, i would want us to discuss on phone and finalise basic arrangements. Call me on my cell. +44 70457 46081.Provide me with your phone numbers and please let me know when to call you. Dial as presented for international calls. I will arrive the United State on or before the 25th of May, with my family.

If you require any further information, pls let me know . I hope we can talk soon.

My due regards,

Dr Cojbasic Zoran