Room for Rent and other rental scams
#131992 by NY2010resident Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:38 pm
Here are some we've gotten - has anyone received anything from any of these addresses?

The reply goes to : shwyuh <[email protected]>
FROM: [email protected]
TO:
Friday, November 9, 2012
room still on ebbay?

The reply goes to : [email protected]
FROM: Denise Walton <[email protected]>
TO: xxx
Monday, October 29, 2012
Hello, I saw your room advert on craigslist and i will like to know if still available.
Denise.

The reply goes to : [email protected]
FROM: andy time <[email protected]>
TO: xxx
Monday, October 29, 2012
Hello,
is the room still available for rent ? Kindly get back to me with
the pictures..
Thanks

The reply goes to : [email protected]
Sunday, October 28, 2012
From: "Gia braxton" <[email protected]>
To: xxx
Hi,
I want to make inquiry for the sublet/room shared space you advertised.
What is the price per month,date of its availability and other things have
gotten to know about the sublet/room.
Kindly get to me asap ...
Thanks

Monday, October 29, 2012
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
To: xxx
Hi,
Please i will like to know if you can tutor my son on your area of field ?, waiting to hear from you as soon as you receive my e-mail.. Thanks

The reply goes to : [email protected]
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
From: "Snowgirl" <[email protected]>
To: xxx
I am an MD at RWJ, and need to know the location, as I need to get to the hospital for emergencies!

The reply goes to : [email protected]
FROM: kathy hawk [email protected]
TO: xxx
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
is the room still available for rent..Kindly get back to me as soon as possible now Thanks
Looking forward to hear from you soon
katty

The reply goes to : [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
TO: xxx
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Hi,
Are you still looking for a new job ? If so kindly let me have your resume.
Thanks

The reply goes to : [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
TO: xxx
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Is your home still available? Thank you..Jean

The reply goes to : [email protected]
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
From: "Rachel Lynne Givan" <[email protected]>
To: @hous.craigslist.org
Hello,
I am a professional online English adjunct looking to rent a room. Do you have an Internet connection? Please email me just your cell phone and first name so I my contact you.
Thank you!
Rachel Lynne Givan Estrada, MA in English Literature
Last edited by NY2010resident on Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:22 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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#132519 by NY2010resident Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:07 pm
<Fake> check scammer. Beware!

The reply goes to : peedolly <[email protected]>
FROM: Laura <[email protected]>
TO: xxx
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Do you still have it available??

The reply goes to : johnincorporated.co <[email protected]>
FROM: [email protected]
TO:
Saturday, November 3, 2012
I'm so glad to hear the room is still available for rent. My name
is Laura Beth, Sex {F}. I'll like to tell you little about
myself, I'm single fun, loving, loyal, friendly, clean, and respectful
of others a non-smoker, don't do drugs but i drink occasionally. My
father is from USA and my mother is from UK, am 24yrs old. I was born
in North London Havering UK and i attend University of Manchester, i
graduated 2yrs ago.

I'm coming for a long term stay and am ready to sign a year lease as
soon as i get there but am presently on research work at Guam and will
be coming for my master degree in the city, I'll like to pay for the
deposit and a month rent... I would have loved to call you but I don't
have international calling card for now and here is
a remote area calls are very hard to go through, so please try and
understand and also I'll would have like to come and check at the room
before renting but am very far... but with pictures that will makes me
happy.

I'll like you to tell me little about yourself and if you have garage
or parking space cos i will have my own car come over, please let me
know the total amount for the first month rent and payment will be
done by via US Cashier's & Certified Check. So I'll need you to
provide me your full mailing information so that payment can be issued
out to you on time...


INFORMATION TO FACILITATE THE MAILING OF THE CHECK

1* Full name :

2* Address {Not PO Box}: street address and apt#

3* City, State, Zip Code :

4* Cell number :

5* Month rent :


Waiting for your e-mail with the information requested so that i can
forward it to my dad to issue out the check for the deposit and month
rent with that you can hold on the place for me till i come
soon... Thanks

Laura

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#134880 by NY2010resident Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:28 pm
This was a suspicious individual - details were off between their emails and what was advertised. Has anyone else gotten anything from this person?

The reply goes to : Jay Rawal <[email protected]>
From: jayrawal <[email protected]>
To:
November 6, 2012
Hi, I’m looking to rent a place preferably 2-3 bedroom flat in a nice neighborhood within the price range and your place seems to suit my needs quite well, please do let me know if its still available. Thanks. Phone : 7024059332

The reply goes to : Jay Rawal <[email protected]>
FROM: Jay Rawal <[email protected]>
TO:
November 13, 2012
Hi,
Thanks for your quick response to my inquiry, I'm highly interested in renting your place. I saw the details of the unit and i think it will really suit our needs. I am a consultant with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Cardiff U.K and I just got a transfer that is bringing me down to the states. I would be coming with my wife.
I would be in the states in about a months time and would want to rent your place during this period. I would really appreciate it if you could send me the full details of the place including your final offer and any pictures which might help me make a decision and i'll get back to you ASAP.

I sincerely look forward to hearing from you, you can reach me between 12pm - 6pm GMT on +447024059332.

Kind Regards,
Jay Rawal.
#141495 by Lowell Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:11 pm
Email 1

Hello,

I am responding to the advert that you placed on craigslist.com,after going through the advert for the apartment,i am interested in it and i want to sublet it for the period of time that it is available for(i would prefer about 5-6 months rental).I am willing to sign a lease for the unit if there is one.I will really
appreciate it if you can forward me more details about the unit and also let me know your final price for the rent and deposit.I intend to move in around the first week in January and want to stay in it for about 5-6 months,i will be moving in alone and i do not keep any form of pets and i am a quiet person and due to the nature of my work,i will be out most of the day,actually i will be doing a private research work with the United States Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA) and i can show you a copy of my contract papers with
them when i arrive your place. I am presently working with the U.S. Naval Hospital here in Guam.

I will appreciate a quick response to my email enquiry.

Thank you.

John Brooks.
U.S. Naval Hospital
Guam Bldg 1 Farenholt Ave
Agana Heights, GU 96910.
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Email 2a

From: [email protected]

Hi
I'm interested in the sublet space/share room you advertised on Craigslist.org and I would love to know if that's the actual price per month and the date of its availability? Pls let me know if there are any changes?Hope the space is cool and environmental friendly.


Thanks
Amanda

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Email 2b

Name: Amanda Birgit

Thanks for your response,am okay with the price and explanation its there any Italian restaurant? because i love Italian food and I will want all this information for quick payment asap pls.. Here are things I feel u should know about me.
Name:-M.s Amanda Blair
Sex :- Female
Age;- 24Years
Citizenship:-Greece .
Place of Birth:- Athens,Greece.
Profession:-PA(personal Assistant)
Religion:- Catholic
Marital Status:-Single
Cleanliness:- Very clean
Hobbies:-Movies,Reading,Soccer,Travelling.
Nature:-Great sense of humor,easy going and very out going.
Drinking/Drugs/Smoking:-Social Drinker,don't do drugs nor smoke.

For the payment that is not a problem at all. My boss will be responsible for all my payment all I have to do is to confirm the amount of the room including the utilities and then get it sent to him including the information of the person which the payment will be issued to. So all I require of you is for you to send me your:
FULL NAME:
FULL ADDRESS:
ZIPCODE:
CITY:
STATE:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
So that I can forward it to my boss because my boss will be paying for the rent, my flight and some other things so all you have to do is that as soon as you receive the check he will send. You will deduct your rent fee and the utilities from it and then get the rest back to my flight manager so that my ticket can be booked. Waiting to hearing from you. I will want all this information for quick payment asap pls.
Thanks
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Email 3a

Name: Katherine Campbell ([email protected])

Hello,please I will like you to confirm if your posting is still available and also confirm the duration so we could be on same page.Thank you
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Email 3b

Name: Katherine Campbell ([email protected])

Hello,
Thanks for your responses. I am glad to read back from you and also i want to secure the apartment soon as I could to ease my stress of getting a good place. My name is Katherine Campbell, from USA but lived and has been working in Hawaii. Below is a bit about me.

Age: 26
Sex: Female
Citizenship: USA
Religion: Catholic
Marital Status: Single
Hobbies: Just hanging out
Drinking/Drugs/Smoking: Social Drinker don't do drugs nor smoke
Occupation: Sales Rep
I will be coming for a project and i will be there for 3 months. The payment option is by check or Money Order and he my boss will be highly responsible for all the expenses. All I have to do is to confirm the availability including the utilities and then get it sent to him including the information's in which the payment will be issued on so he could make payments down for the first month's rental fee. So all I require is for you to send me your...

FULL NAME:
FULL ADDRESS (includes city, state and postal code):
PHONE:
RENT FEE for the first month and deposit:

I will wait to have this information from you so my Boss can make payment for the rental fee and security deposit in advance. If there is any application for me, send it via email and I will fill it and bring it along with me when am coming over.I will want you to consider the apartment subleased already to me.Hope to hear back from you.

Regards

Katherine Campbell
646 535 6277.
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#141531 by Lowell Wed Dec 26, 2012 3:06 am
Email 4a

Name: Ruth Thomas ( [email protected] )

Hi,
I need the sublet/room shared space you advertised.What is the price
per month and date of its availability.
Thanks.

Email 4b

Thanks for the response,am okay with the price and explanation of the apt i will like to make the payment asap.These are my information below and i will like to have your information cause my boss will be responsible
for the payment these are my information

Name:- Ruth Thomas
Sex :- female
Age;- 23
Citizenship:- Switzerland.
Place of Birth:- Geneva, Switzerland.
Profession:-P.A(Personal Assistance)
Religion:- Catholic
Marital Status:-Single
Cleanliness:- Very clean
Hobbies:-Movies,Reading,Soccer,Traveling.
Nature:-Great sense of humor,easy going and very out going.
Drinking/Drugs/Smoking:-Social Drinker,don't do drugs nor smoke.

For the payment that is not a problem at all. My boss will be responsible for all my payment all I have to do is to confirm the amount of the room including the utilities and then get it sent to him including the information of the person which the payment will be issued to. So all I require of you is for you to send me your:
FULL NAME:
FULL ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE:
CITY:
STATE:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
So that I can forward it to my boss because my boss will be paying for the rent,my flight and some other things so all you have to do is that as soon as you receive the check he will send. You will deduct your rent fee and the utilities from it and then get the rest back to my flight manager so that my ticket can be booked. Waiting to hearing from you. I will want all this information for quick payment asap pls.
Thanks
#142756 by abain Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:40 am
I got a similar email from Brittany McDonald:

From: Brittany Macdonald <[email protected]>
> Subject: $950 / 2br - 1000ft² - Something special; walk to UNC (Chapel
> Hill-Woodglen)

> Thanks for your prompt response,Am so sorry for my late response..I
> understand your explanation. A little about me....I am M.s Brittany
> Macdonald 27years, female, from Zurich,Switzerland...I presently live and
> work in Geneva as Medical doctor with UNAIDS,(www.unaids.org) I will be
> coming to State for medical research due to nature of our work. This was why
> i made inquiry as per the availability of your space.Please let me know the
> Utilities that are available in the rent.(ALL application will be signed
> when am back in state.)
>
> For the payment that is not a problem at all...Because my boss will be
> highly responsible for all my expenses, all i have to do is to confirm the
> amount of the room which i have done including the utilities(if there is
> any) and then get it sent to him.
>
> However i will be in need of the information in which the payment will
> be issued to..,So all i require of you is for you to send me your..
>
> FULL NAME
> FULL ADDRESS(Apt#,City,State and Zip code)
> PHONE NUMBER
> EMAIL ADDRESS
>
> So that I can forward it to my boss because my boss will be paying for the
> rent, my flight and some other things so all you have to do is that as soon
> as you receive the check he will send. You will deduct your rent fee and
> the utilities from it and then get the rest back to my flight manager so
> that my ticket can be booked. Waiting to hearing from you. I will want all
> this information for quick payment asap pls.
>
> Stay Blessed.
#142758 by Dotti Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:25 am
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#162758 by Rubes Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:28 pm
I received this email today, so obviously a scam. The phone number given is 44 7031914059, which, as I see here, has been going around for a while now.



Thanks for your email,i am interested in renting the place for the
period that you have specified that it will be available for.Since it
is a nice location,i am going to rent it as i like it .I am an easy
going person and would be outdoors most of the time during my stay in
the apartment due to the research work will be doing while i am in the
states.My reason for coming to the states is because i will be doing a
private research work with the United States Environmental Protection
Agency(USEPA),i will be glad to show you my contract papers and all
other documents relating to my research with them during the summer
on my arrival in your place,i am even of the opinion that such issues
can best be handled physically.

For me to move ahead and pay the deposit required to keep this
place on hold for me and the rent for this apartment before i arrive,i
have a financier in the United States and i will make arrangements
with him to issue and send you the payment to cover it.For him to
issue this check,i will need you to provide me with your full name in
which the check will be issued and your complete physical contact
address to which it will be sent to by my financier,as soon as you
provide these,i will forward it to my financier with an instruction to
issue and send you the check.Please i need you to also reconfirm the
total move in costs,that is the rent and deposit to be paid.

Due to the limited time that i have before my arrival,i will
want us to wrap up everything as regards this rental as soon as
possible so that i can be sure that i will have a place to stay on my
arrival in the states. As regards the lease agreement,if there is
any,i want you to send it to me for my review,i will eventually have
it filled and signed on my arrival in your place and i will abide by
it.If you need to reach me for more information,you can always reach
me on +44 7031914059 ,please dial as presented for international
calls.

I will look forward to your e mail with the required information.


Thank you.


Peter Garret
Phone #:+44 7031914059

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