Author Update (1/27/10) – This post has become a log of the messages people receive from craigslist scammers. Make sure to read through the comments at the bottom and post other scammer emails you have received.
Yesterday I began searching on craigslist for a place in DC to re-locate to. I am pretty indifferent of specific location but rent price is very important. I saw a listing for a $1200 “very nice” condo in the heart of Georgetown. For you that know the area… look at the location they listed.
I bit. I sent them an email saying i was interested and if that price was really possible. I should have known “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” This is the response i got:
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Anna Paquin,I’m 43 years old,I’m a construction engineer and I’m the owner of this condo(2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,1100 square footage).I lived in this beautiful condo for over 5 years,loved every day of it.It’s located in the heart of Georgetown at 3210 Grace St.The prime location can’t be beat and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone(located at 1/2 block to M street,1/2 block to Georgetown Waterfront Park….Views of Potomac and Downtown Arlington from balcony).The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture),there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job (i am a construction engineer) and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $1200 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is 1200$(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!Regards,
Anna Paquin
Not only that but I also received a slew of photos with it! Check em out at the bottom of this post. Wow I cant believe THE Anna Paquin would think to rent her beautiful luxury apartment to a lousy peasant like me!
Let me be clear. This is a scam. There are hundreds of these types of scams that happen every day to uninformed people all over the country. This was the first one that I actually started to believe because these people are good at exploiting the needs of others and general sense of unfounded trust that exists on the internet.
Here are some tips to help you identify a Craigslist scam..
Watch for unusual or odd use of language. Most of the time these scammers are overseas and do not have a grip on our language.
Punctuation: Notice in the above paragraph there are not enough spaces after the periods. Some of them do not have any space at all. This isnt a stab at people who are grammatically challenged but in all of the scams I have encountered while using craigslist, this is one of the common denominators.
Grammar or word choice: Most of these con artists use thesauruses and translators to translate their fake emails and messages from their native language into our own. For anyone who’s studied foreign language you know that english is one of the most unsual and difficult to learn. Our grammatical structures and sentence syntax is unlike other language and it does not translate well to other languages and vice versa. These automated translaters do their best but usually you end up with things like “How you money make? I you pay now.” It’s not dyslexia, it’s degenerates.
Tone: Americans are a very informal people, as you know. Sit up in your chair please remove your cocked baseball cap, Johnny. A lot of scammers end up coming off very direct and abrupt. It’s partially the language barrier but also a cultural difference. Our language allows for very “feeler” and wishy-washy language that doesn’t typically appear in these emails. It also has to do with getting straight to the point because scamming is a numbers game. If you don’t bite on their bottom line, the’ll find someone else who does.
Selling from afar: A lot of these scams mention selling a product from a distance. Craigslist isn’t meant for this but there are times when it may be appropriate. Usually they create an obstacle as to why they can’t meet you in person, which can also be a pull factor if you’re skeptical of meeting people on craigslist in the first place. And when you can’t meet in person to exchange cash you have to resort to…
Wiring Money: This is probably the most common denominator between all craigslist scams. They don’t want to use PayPal or any type of respected and regulated service. They only resort to money wiring because its one-time, non-traceable and non-refundable.
Examine the e-mail address: this is a warning sign. most people choose an e-mail address that is unique to them and often times has something personal about them. The email address Anna used was: goaraek@hotmail.com. You better believe that was auto-generated by a piece of software in order to save time. Besides, who uses hotmail anymore? anyone?
But honestly after all of that the most important thing that you can remember when trying to protect yourself against a craigslist or other internet scam is remember this: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. A $1200, 2 bedroom apartment, half a block from the georgetown water front and half a block from M street does not exist and never will. I would believe that price per square foot per month.
Use the internet, which is constantly at your fingertips these days, to protect yourself against internet fraud. For rentals and apartments, use Google Maps with street view to check if the location matches pictures and descriptions that are given by the “landlord.” Google unusual wording in the advertisement to see if other people have reported the same ad. Like I said it’s a numbers game with scammers they dont care if someone figures it out, they’re betting on those that don’t. Besides, teachers have been using it for years now to find kids plagiarizing essays from the internet. Google is your best friend.
Please be careful when you’re out there, it’s a jungle.
Thanks for your inquiry, I am Dr. Scott M Tucker Owner of the property that is placed for rent,the property was initially put up for sale before my family talked me into renting it out OK,it is spacious, you can move in as soon as the deposit is paid, I resided in the house with my family before getting a new job with the World Health Organization as a consultant Epidemiologist and now resides in Africa , the house is in perfect state it has washer and dryer and it goes for the price as listed per month including the utilities, and i will prefer a tenant that will take absolute care of the house as his/her own,the deposit is $800 and you are not paying deposit for pets if any.
All i need from you is to maintain the house as its your OK.
Do provide the information’s below:
KINDLY CONFIRM YOUR INTEREST BY FILLING THE FORM BELOW..
TENANT RENT APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:___________
PROFESSION:
PHONE (_______
(CELL)PHONE (___________
(WORK)PHONE (__________ (HOME)
KIDS–
HOW MANY_______
PRESENT ADDRESS:___
CITY:_______
STATE___________
ZIP CODE:______
HOW LONG?– IF RENTING WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
IF THIS PROPERTY IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND
STAYING
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET:________ HABITS .
I look forward to read your reply with all the details.
Regards
Dr.Scott M Tucker
TEL. 0112347090787196
Wow! Thanks so much for this site!!!! I knew it was too good to be true. Below is the response I received when I inquired about a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in the New Orleans area.
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Andrea Ellis,I’m 39 years old,I’m the owner of this condo(2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,1,150 square footage).It’s located in 448 Julia Street,New Orleans, LA 70130.The unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture),there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for whole the condo for 1 month is $600.00 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $600.00 (you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10292010/my_aptneworl/
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/1.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/2.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/3.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/4.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/5.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/6.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/my_aptneworll/7.jpg
Have a nice day
I knew it was too good to be true! I did some research on the property and didn’t see the name this person used listed under the tenant names. Here’s the e-mail I received:
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 5 years,loved every day of it.It’s located in the heart of Georgetown at 3210 Grace St.The prime location can’t be beat and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone(located at 1/2 block to M street,1/2 block to Georgetown Waterfront Park….Views of Potomac and Downtown Arlington from balcony).The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture),there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $1100 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $1100(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/Georgetown,Washington/
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/1.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/2.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/3.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/4.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/5.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/6.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/7.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/8.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/9.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/10.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/11.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/12.jpg
Have a nice day
Kristina
Bastards! Don’t send them any information about yourself or fall for this scam. Thank you for this website. I was so excited about the apartment too
Sigh.
Same here in Los Angeles.
Elizabeth Ellis.
lileelliidiliconser@hotmail.com
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Elizabeth Ellis, I am 39 years old and I own this beautiful 1 bedrooms,1 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).It’s located in 1101 S Grand Ave.,Los Angeles, CA 90015.The unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture),there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for whole the condo for 1 month is $600 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $600 (you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/01192011/DOWNTOWN_LOS_ANGELES/
Have a nice day
Thanks for the site,
Looked fishy so decided to investigate and came across this site.
Here’s the email i received:
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 5 years,loved every day of it.It’s located in the heart of Georgetown at 3210 Grace St.The prime location can’t be beat and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone(located at 1/2 block to M street,1/2 block to Georgetown Waterfront Park….Views of Potomac and Downtown Arlington from balcony).The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture),there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $1100 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $1100(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/Georgetown,Washington/
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/1.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/2.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/3.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/4.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/5.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/6.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/7.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/8.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/9.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/10.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/11.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/y361/GeorgetownWashington327/12.jpg
Have a nice day
Kristina
Same Here…in Philadelphia.
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 4 years,loved every day of it.The prime location can’t be beat, and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone who has lived in a big city. The condo is located at 1901 Walnut St,Rittenhouse Square Plaza-5 min from metro,between Sansom St and Chancelor St .The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture)…Pets allowed.
The kitchen eating area is a large piece of granite that serves as counter space in the kitchen, and as the table in the Living Room side. The counter seats 4 comfortably. The entertainment center is a beautiful credenza that is topped with a brand new 55′ High-Definition lcd tv. The stereo acts as the 5 speaker surround sound for the tv, the radio and cd player. The stereo also is a dvd player and is capable of having an i pod plugged right into a usb port.The Master Bedroom is large with high ceilings, has two windows, a walk-in closet and it has it’s own bathroom. The room has a large, very comfortable Cali-King bed. There are several dressers with an ample amount of drawers. The room also has a desk with several drawers and a file cabinet. The walls are decorated with nice artwork and floating shelves. The bathroom has a large, tiled shower stall behind a glass door. The vanity is covered with a beautiful piece of granite and between the vanity, shelves and medicine cabinet, there is plenty of space for toiletries.The Guest Bedroom is actually larger than the Master. It has high ceilings, two large closets and a dresser with two matching nightstands. There is one window, a coffee table and a brand new chair and ottoman. Just outside the door two the bedroom is the Guest Bathroom. The guest bath features a large jacuzzi tub and shower. The vanity is large and is covered with granite. There is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier. The area is clean, safe and beautifully.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $700 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $700(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/PHILADELPHIA23212/
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/1.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/2.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/3.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/4.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/5.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia289198/6.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/7.jpg
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http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/9.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z327/philadelphia2389198/10.jpg
Regards,
Kristina
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Elizabeth Ellis, I’m 39 years old and I own this beautiful 1 bedrooms,1 bathrooms, condo (710 square footage).It’s located in 1506P Street NW,Washington,DC 20005. The unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture),there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for whole the condo for 1 month is $800.00 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $800.00 (you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/01252011/1brdupont/
Have a nice day
Same scam… This time in Boston.
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 4 years,loved every day of it.The prime location can’t be beat, and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone who has lived in a big city. Harcourt Street is located just off the busy streets of Newbury and Boylston. You have the convenience of being just two blocks away, without the inconvenience of double parked cars and countless pedestrians. Harcourt is a small, quaint neighborhood street nestled behind the Copley Square Marriott and the Colonade hotel. In less than a block you are at the entrance of the Prudential Center and Copley Square Mall. One more block and you are at Newbury and Boylston Streets. With countless retail from big names to small boutiques, the Back Bay has it all. The cities finest restaurants are within walking distance, Fenway Park is a mile away, and the entrance to the Mass Pike and I-93 are within blocks of this condo.The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture) ,there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier…Pets allowed.
The kitchen eating area is a large piece of granite that serves as counter space in the kitchen, and as the table in the Living Room side. The counter seats 4 comfortably. The entertainment center is a beautiful credenza that is topped with a brand new 55′ High-Definition lcd tv. The stereo acts as the 5 speaker surround sound for the tv, the radio and cd player. The stereo also is a dvd player and is capable of having an i pod plugged right into a usb port.The Master Bedroom is large with high ceilings, has two windows, a walk-in closet and it has it’s own bathroom. The room has a large, very comfortable Cali-King bed. There are several dressers with an ample amount of drawers. The room also has a desk with several drawers and a file cabinet. The walls are decorated with nice artwork and floating shelves. The bathroom has a large, tiled shower stall behind a glass door. The vanity is covered with a beautiful piece of granite and between the vanity, shelves and medicine cabinet, there is plenty of space for toiletries.The Guest Bedroom is actually larger than the Master. It has high ceilings, two large closets and a dresser with two matching nightstands. There is one window, a coffee table and a brand new chair and ottoman. Just outside the door two the bedroom is the Guest Bathroom. The guest bath features a large jacuzzi tub and shower. The vanity is large and is covered with granite. There is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.The entire unit is 1246 square feet. It has high ceilings, hardwood floors and by being a corner unit, it has 10 large windows. The space below is a commercial unit that has several offices for financial planners and a internet software company. This is great because after 5pm and on weekends, there is nobody below my unit.The building is only 5 stories high. The condominium is two buildings connected by a glass atrium in the middle. There is an elevator and staircase that goes from the lobby, to the garage, and all the way to the top. The elevator takes you to the garage, where my unit has two deeded parking spaces and some shelves and closet space that can be used as storage and can be locked (the condo also come with a storage unit so you’ll have space to deposit all my furniture). The building is located on the boarder of the Back Bay and the South End. As I mentioned, the shops and restaurants are just a block away. To the right of the condo is the South West corridor. This corridor goes from the Back Bay T-station on Dartmouth Street, all the way to Mass Ave. This corridor is lined with parks, a children’s playground, a dog park, tennis and basketball courts. It’s a beautiful place to walk the dog, take a jog, or take the kids to the swings. The area is clean, safe and beautifully manicured with trees and flowers.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $700 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , air conditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $700(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/Boston,MA,Part1/
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/Boston,MA,Part2/
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/1.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/2.jpg
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http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/28.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/29.jpg
Have a nice day
Kristina
@randy: i got the same mail… did you reply? did you hear back from her?
Thank you for your reply.
Before going further with anything I must tell you that for payments I will use the eBay Company, they will secure the transaction of payments. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction and I will give them your full name, shipping info, phone# and indicate you as my tenant. After that, they will contact you with the payment details, and they will ask you to send them a refundable deposit, $1,600.00 in 24 hours(the money will be for the first month of rent + the security deposit). After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping of the keys and the contract. You will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit. The keys will reach to you in 3-4 days. After you’ll receive the keys and the contract, the 14 days of inspection period will start( you’ll have 14 days to see the condo, read the contract, decide if you keep the condo or not).After the inspection you will contact them and tell your decision: TAKE THE CONDO or NOT TAKE THE CONDO! In case you’ll take it you’ll have to send them a copy of the contract signed by you and they will release the money to me, if not you’ll have to send them the contract unsigned and they will refund your money($1,600.00), the contract and the keys will be shipped back at my expenses! I will pay the shipping and you’ll have to pay the money transfer fee for the refundable deposit.
Once again:
1. If you have the money $1,600.00 and if you want to rent it send me your full name, your shipping address and your phone#
2. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction , and I will give them your info, and indicate you as my tenant.
3. After that, they will contact you with the payment details(you’ll have to send them $1,600.00 via money transfer in the next 24 hours-you’ll need cash)
4. After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping, and you will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit.
5.From the moment you receive the keys the 14 days inspection period will start.I will make the transaction only in this way so if you have the money and if you want to rent my condo send me your full name, your shipping address, your phone# and I’ll start the procedure.
Thanks
heres aanother one in Los Angeles
Kristina Shannon strikes again in NYC
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 12:15 PM
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 4 years,loved every day of it.The prime location can’t be beat, and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone who has lived in a big city. The condo is located at 235 E 40th St, New York,just off the busy streets,behind the 2nd Avenue and E 42nd Street,1 stret to E 39th St and E 41th St,5 min to Gabriels Park,5 min to Metro(Grand Central Terminal).The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture) ,there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier…Pets allowed.
The kitchen eating area is a large piece of granite that serves as counter space in the kitchen, and as the table in the Living Room side. The counter seats 4 comfortably. The entertainment center is a beautiful credenza that is topped with a brand new 55′ High-Definition lcd tv. The stereo acts as the 5 speaker surround sound for the tv, the radio and cd player. The stereo also is a dvd player and is capable of having an i pod plugged right into a usb port.The Master Bedroom is large with high ceilings, has two windows, a walk-in closet and it has it’s own bathroom. The room has a large, very comfortable Cali-King bed. There are several dressers with an ample amount of drawers. The room also has a desk with several drawers and a file cabinet. The walls are decorated with nice artwork and floating shelves. The bathroom has a large, tiled shower stall behind a glass door. The vanity is covered with a beautiful piece of granite and between the vanity, shelves and medicine cabinet, there is plenty of space for toiletries.The Guest Bedroom is actually larger than the Master. It has high ceilings, two large closets and a dresser with two matching nightstands. There is one window, a coffee table and a brand new chair and ottoman. Just outside the door two the bedroom is the Guest Bathroom. The guest bath features a large jacuzzi tub and shower. The vanity is large and is covered with granite. There is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier. The area is clean, safe and beautifully.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $1100 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $1100(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/NewYork,NY22/
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/1.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/2.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/3.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/4.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/5.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/6.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/7.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/8.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/9.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/NeworkNY6252/10.jpg
Have a nice day
Kristina
followed by (when asked if the superintendent could let me have a look:….
Before going further with anything I must tell you that for payments I will use the eBay Company, they will secure the transaction of payments. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction and I will give them your full name, shipping info, phone# and indicate you as my tenant. After that, they will contact you with the payment details, and they will ask you to send them a refundable deposit, $2200 in 24 hours(the money will be for the first month of rent + the security deposit). After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping of the keys and the contract. You will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit. The keys will reach to you in 3-4 days. After you’ll receive the keys and the contract, the 14 days of inspection period will start( you’ll have 14 days to see the condo, read the contract, decide if you keep the condo or not.After the inspection you will contact them and tell your decision: TAKE THE CONDO or NOT TAKE THE CONDO! In case you’ll take it you’ll have to send them a copy of the contract signed by you and they will release the money to me, if not you’ll have to send them the contract unsigned and they will refund your money(2200$), the contract and the keys will be shipped back at my expenses! I will pay the shipping and you’ll have to pay the money transfer fee for the refundable deposit.
Once again:
1. If you have the money 2200$ and if you want to rent it send me your full name, your shipping address and your phone#
2. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction , and I will give them your info, and indicate you as my tenant.
3. After that, they will contact you with the payment details(you’ll have to send them 2200$ via money transfer in the next 24 hours-you’ll need cash)
4. After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping, and you will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit.
5.From the moment you receive the keys the 14 days inspection period will start.I will make the transaction only in this way so if you have the money and if you want to rent my condo send me your full name, your shipping address, your phone# and I’ll start the procedure.
Thank you
SO GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE, I WAS VERY SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE LOW PRICE AND OTHER RED FLAGS.
THANK YOU
She strikes again in Chicago thought it didn’t seem right
From: Kristina Shannon
Subject: RE: $700 Condo Chicago
To: clyde_hodges@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, March 21, 2011, 12:38 PM
I started the official procedure and eBay will notify you about this matter via email( please check your email address including your bulk/junk folder and let me know if it’s there….if you will not receive the email in 2 hours max please email me asap).You’ll also receive important guidelines plus instructions from them in 2 hours max(please go through them exactly). Now you must send them the money in the next 24 hours. I used before eBay and I used Western for the money transfer. I suppose that you’ll use the same service. If so, I can tell you two secrets about Western:
1. I filled my phone number on the transfer form and I can tell you that I’ve been called by them every day for commercial purposes until I had to change my phone number.After that I filled a WRONG phone # on the form and resolved this issue(I changed my last digit of my phone number).
2. It’s better to tell to the Western agent that you send the money to a relative so the transfer will be approved in 15 min and you’ll have to pay 90-110$-Western fee(the transfers for friends or
relatives are approved in 15 min, it’s cheaper…). If you tell them that you are sending the money to a commercial agent the transfer can take up to 20 hours until will be approved and maybe you’ll be unable to complete the transaction in time, they will also charge you with an extra fee of 70-80$( totally about 190$).
Thank you!
I was sent the same message when inquiring about a location in Boston! I had a bad vibe about this. It was too good to be true.
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 4 years,loved every day of it.The prime location can’t be beat, and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone who has lived in a big city. Harcourt Street is located just off the busy streets of Newbury and Boylston. You have the convenience of being just two blocks away, without the inconvenience of double parked cars and countless pedestrians. Harcourt is a small, quaint neighborhood street nestled behind the Copley Square Marriott and the Colonade hotel. In less than a block you are at the entrance of the Prudential Center and Copley Square Mall. One more block and you are at Newbury and Boylston Streets. With countless retail from big names to small boutiques, the Back Bay has it all. The cities finest restaurants are within walking distance, Fenway Park is a mile away, and the entrance to the Mass Pike and I-93 are within blocks of this condo.The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture) ,there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier…Pets allowed.
The kitchen eating area is a large piece of granite that serves as counter space in the kitchen, and as the table in the Living Room side. The counter seats 4 comfortably. The entertainment center is a beautiful credenza that is topped with a brand new 55′ High-Definition lcd tv. The stereo acts as the 5 speaker surround sound for the tv, the radio and cd player. The stereo also is a dvd player and is capable of having an i pod plugged right into a usb port.The Master Bedroom is large with high ceilings, has two windows, a walk-in closet and it has it’s own bathroom. The room has a large, very comfortable Cali-King bed. There are several dressers with an ample amount of drawers. The room also has a desk with several drawers and a file cabinet. The walls are decorated with nice artwork and floating shelves. The bathroom has a large, tiled shower stall behind a glass door. The vanity is covered with a beautiful piece of granite and between the vanity, shelves and medicine cabinet, there is plenty of space for toiletries.The Guest Bedroom is actually larger than the Master. It has high ceilings, two large closets and a dresser with two matching nightstands. There is one window, a coffee table and a brand new chair and ottoman. Just outside the door two the bedroom is the Guest Bathroom. The guest bath features a large jacuzzi tub and shower. The vanity is large and is covered with granite. There is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.The entire unit is 1246 square feet. It has high ceilings, hardwood floors and by being a corner unit, it has 10 large windows. The space below is a commercial unit that has several offices for financial planners and a internet software company. This is great because after 5pm and on weekends, there is nobody below my unit.The building is only 5 stories high. The condominium is two buildings connected by a glass atrium in the middle. There is an elevator and staircase that goes from the lobby, to the garage, and all the way to the top. The elevator takes you to the garage, where my unit has two deeded parking spaces and some shelves and closet space that can be used as storage and can be locked (the condo also come with a storage unit so you’ll have space to deposit all my furniture). The building is located on the boarder of the Back Bay and the South End. As I mentioned, the shops and restaurants are just a block away. To the right of the condo is the South West corridor. This corridor goes from the Back Bay T-station on Dartmouth Street, all the way to Mass Ave. This corridor is lined with parks, a children’s playground, a dog park, tennis and basketball courts. It’s a beautiful place to walk the dog, take a jog, or take the kids to the swings. The area is clean, safe and beautifully manicured with trees and flowers.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $700 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , air conditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $700(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/Boston,MA,Part1/
http://www.mypicx.com/10142010/Boston,MA,Part2/
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/1.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/2.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/3.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/4.jpg
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http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/6.jpg
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http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/27.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/28.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb462/BostonMA2311/Boston/29.jpg
Have a nice day
Kristina
Another strike in Chicago. The craigslist posting used the email address: chicagaillinois@hotmail.com but the reply email is chicagoilanois@hotmail.com…very suspicious!
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Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 4 years,loved every day of it.The prime location can’t be beat, and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone who has lived in a big city. The condo is located at 8 West Monroe St,Chicago.Located in the heart of Chicago’s Central Business District at the corner of State and Monroe Streets.That condo is located right in the middle of downtown Chicago, at 8 W. Monroe.This is the perfect spot to be close to the office and also within walking distance of every public transportation option and several of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods!2 Streets to S Michigan Ave and Grant Park,2 Streets to John Marshall Law School,5 min to S Wacker Dr, close to restaurants, shops….nightlife and entertainment that a downtown living offers.This is a great location very hard to find it on the market.The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture) ,there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier…Pets allowed.
The kitchen eating area is a large piece of granite that serves as counter space in the kitchen, and as the table in the Living Room side. The counter seats 4 comfortably. The entertainment center is a beautiful credenza that is topped with a brand new 55′ High-Definition lcd tv. The stereo acts as the 5 speaker surround sound for the tv, the radio and cd player. The stereo also is a dvd player and is capable of having an i pod plugged right into a usb port.The Master Bedroom is large with high ceilings, has two windows, a walk-in closet and it has it’s own bathroom. The room has a large, very comfortable Cali-King bed. There are several dressers with an ample amount of drawers. The room also has a desk with several drawers and a file cabinet. The walls are decorated with nice artwork and floating shelves. The bathroom has a large, tiled shower stall behind a glass door. The vanity is covered with a beautiful piece of granite and between the vanity, shelves and medicine cabinet, there is plenty of space for toiletries.The Guest Bedroom is actually larger than the Master. It has high ceilings, two large closets and a dresser with two matching nightstands. There is one window, a coffee table and a brand new chair and ottoman. Just outside the door two the bedroom is the Guest Bathroom. The guest bath features a large jacuzzi tub and shower. The vanity is large and is covered with granite.The area is clean, safe and beautifully.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $700 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , air conditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $700(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.mypicx.com/11012010/chicagoilll/
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/1.jpg
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/2.jpg
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/3.jpg
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/4.jpg
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/5.jpg
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http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/9.jpg
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/chicagoillan/10.jpg
Have a nice day
Kristina
Scam in Philadelphia…..
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Kristina Shannon, I am 47 years old and I own this beautiful 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms condo(1100 square footage).I lived in this gorgeous condo for over 4 years,loved every day of it.The prime location can’t be beat, and the garaged parking is an amenity sure to be appreciated by anyone who has lived in a big city. The condo is located at 1901 Walnut St(is in the Center City West neighborhood in Philadelphia),Rittenhouse Square Plaza-5 min from metro,between Sansom St and Chancelor St .Near Greenfield Albert M School,Freire Charter School,Russell Byers
Charter School,School Of Moorish Science Temple and South Philadelphia High School…The condo is fully furnished with all necessary amenities(exactly like in the pics),the unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture) ,there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier…Pets allowed.
The kitchen eating area is a large piece of granite that serves as counter space in the kitchen, and as the table in the Living Room side. The counter seats 4 comfortably. The entertainment center is a beautiful credenza that is topped with a brand new 55′ High-Definition lcd tv. The stereo acts as the 5 speaker surround sound for the tv, the radio and cd player. The stereo also is a dvd player and is capable of having an i pod plugged right into a usb port.The Master Bedroom is large with high ceilings, has two windows, a walk-in closet and it has it’s own bathroom. The room has a large, very comfortable Cali-King bed. There are several dressers with an ample amount of drawers. The room also has a desk with several drawers and a file cabinet. The walls are decorated with nice artwork and floating shelves. The bathroom has a large, tiled shower stall behind a glass door. The vanity is covered with a beautiful piece of granite and between the vanity, shelves and medicine cabinet, there is plenty of space for toiletries.The Guest Bedroom is actually larger than the Master. It has high ceilings, two large closets and a dresser with two matching nightstands. There is one window, a coffee table and a brand new chair and ottoman. Just outside the door two the bedroom is the Guest Bathroom. The guest bath features a large jacuzzi tub and shower. The vanity is large and is covered with granite . The area is clean, safe and beautifully.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for the whole condo for 1 month is $700 including all utilities(water,electricity, internet, cable, parking , airconditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $700(you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!
Here are a few pictures:
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Have a nice day
Kristina
Google it.
Google the from email.
Google the reply-to email.
Google the from name.
Google the subject.
Google some phrases from email.
Google the names of the pictures attached to email.
You’d be surprised. There are several sites on the web that track fake profiles.
Some of them even collect all those sexy pictures the bot will send you after several emails back and forth. Save your time.
And when you detect a bot – flag it, flag it, flag it, flag it, flag it!!!!
Thinking about it, I can’t imagine a 43-year-old American woman saying “pics”…
A new trend in Chicago, at least is to make you fill out a credit report at a listing of their choice, without giving you their contact info or the location of the condo. This is the 3rd apartment listed in such a manner. The previous two were listed by 2 different individuals but all have the same price $760/month, and conditions and linked credit check website that I am sure is a re-direct and not really legit. I have no problem bringing a credit report on myself, but the previous one was worded, as is this one, that if you don’t go to this web site first she will not reveal the location of the apartment.
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Hi Ed.. I thought I had this property rented to a younger couple the other day but they haven’t been returning my calls. Since I posted the ad you are the first person to contact me about the property.
The property is move-in ready and I will rent it to the first person who signs a lease. I offer 3 month, 6 month and 12 month leases. The first months rent, the cleaning fee, and any pet fees are due at that time. If you’re not yet out of your current lease that is acceptable. The property will remain vacant until you’re ready to move in.
So you know, I do not require a background check or charge an application fee. However to qualify as a tenant I require a recent credit score. This is a link to a service we trust right Here. Print the report and bring it to the viewing.
If you do not bring a recent credit score from the above site to the viewing I will not show you the property. I apologize but I’m looking for serious tenants only and not window shoppers.
To schedule a viewing just respond to this email. I’m available any time after 10am this week.
Thank you very much .
Latasha Bouviera
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ok well I have a question do u think this is a scam I was lookin on craigslist 4 a car an saw a 2005 nissan altima for 2,000 I emailed her an this what she emailed me.
Hi,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest for
my car (2005 Nissan Altima SE-R) . I sell it at this
price ($ 2,000 ) because i just finished the divorce
with my husband. It has only 29, 000 miles!!! The
car is fully paid off, clean title. I have title in hand.
I bought it since new and has only been adult
driven and garage kept. I just had it serviced and
put in a new battery a couple of months ago.
This car runs as good as a new one and has no
dings, dents, or scratches. The divorce has finished
6 months ago and the car is mine now. After the
divorce I was forced to buy a new house. Following
the financial crisis I can’t afford to pay the bank
and I decided to sell the car. As you can see from
the pictures, it’ s in excellent condition.
I’m very busy with my job and I’m out of town
right now so I can’t meet in person with you so
this is the reason why I chose to sell my car over
the Internet. From the beginning you have to know
that for the payment I request only secure pay. I
prefer the payment to be done using eBay services
(I will receive the payment only after you receive
and inspect the car and only if you agree to buy it) .
We will use a safe payment method because I am
affiliated with eBay and I have a purchase
protection account. The last price for this car is
$2 ,000. I will pay for shipping and handling (the
loan of my previous buyer didn’t get approved, so,
there won’t be any additional shipping costs). If
you are interested in buying it please provide me
your full name and address for shipping so I can
initiate the deal through eBay. I will wait your
answer (if you are interested to buy) very soon.
Kind regards,
Mary Watson
Idk what to do I need some help?
O yea email me what u think at @dre1241@gmail.com
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That’s great, Thank you for getting back to me. and i will love to
make aninstant purchase, so please do withdraw the advert from
Craigslist.I don’t mind adding an extra $50 dollars for you to take
the advert down from criagslist so that i can be rest assured that am
in hand of the item.
Though I’ll be using the services of a mover who will come for
the pick up of the item on my behalf all because I’m currently away
for a contracting Job but i will send a cashier check through my Bank
to cover the cost of the items. The check will be delivered to you by
a reliable courier company within 2-3 working days.
Please do provide me with your full mailing address, [NOT.
P.O.BOX.] and also indicate your final price,
the Name that should be on check and finally a cell phone #. Once
again kindly delete the posting because am serious in buying it, when
the Funds Clears then we can arrange for the pick up asap.
I will be waiting to read from you soon.
Thanks for your understanding.
First of all, who in their right mind would fall for scams like the examples given above??? It doesn’t take a genuis to figure out if you are being scammed or if it’s a legitimate ad. Sorry, but even a box of rocks has more common sense than that. Seriously people, use your brain!!! I got an email from a scammer last week who claimed to have a very nice townhouse for rent. This person then proceeded to tell me his life story about how he had to move to AFRICA to care for a sick relative and that’s why the rent is so cheap. THEN……….well, you guys know the rest lol Asking me to fill out an application that had the most outrageous questions! Then saying he would send the keys to the residence after recieving a deposit. I was like “yeah ok whatever, idiot!” I said “do you honestly think people will fall for that crap?” And for those of you who do actually fall for it, well, you kind of asked for it so it’s your own fault.
So really the only way to tell if it is a scam is if they ask for a money transfer not through PayPal or other credible money exchangers. Beyond that nothing else you posted is a sure sign of a scam. Probably the only thing I have bought on Craigslist are things that we’re “too good to be true”. People needing money fast. Not having room for or use for. And honestly people who I don’t know if they knew what they had.