Scammers exposed on Paris housing boards

WARNING! Paris Craigslist, expatriates.com and other internet classifieds are filled with scam ads and scammers responding to “housing wanted” ads!!

NEVER WIRE MONEY TO STRANGERS!
Recent scammers exposed:

Boutier Armel Alain
boutier_armelalain@yahoo.com
IP address 41.219.212.14 IP Location: Nigeria Lagos 

Laurie Paucot
lauriepaucot@live.com or lauriepaucot@yahoo.com
IP address 41.219.209.34 Nigeria 

Winslett Barry
w_barry63@yahoo.com
IP address 196.1.179.153 Nigeria Afrinic 

Jean Loux 
louxjean@yahoo.com
IP address 82.128.19.206 Nigeria Multi-links Telecommunications Limited

Herrerias Stephanis 
herr_step88@yahoo.com
IP address 82.128.13.44 Nigeria Multi-links Telecommunications Limited 

mary arteta 
bibanke000@yahoo.com
IP address 41.219.233.119 Nigeria Lagos Assigned To Lagos Dial-pool Customers 

Alexandra Martine 
alex_88_001@yahoo.com
IP address 82.128.5.250 Nigeria Multi-links Telecommunications Limited 

Sarah Hansen (Hello, I am Sarah from Paris…)
sarrah_hansen_555@yahoo.com
IP address 81.199.146. United Kingdom Gilat Satcom Infrastructure 

Marie Millecamps
mm_2_sm@hotmail.com
IP address 82.128.19.147 Nigeria Multi-links Telecommunications Limited

a.k.a. Emilie Princep, Ginna Bruno, Kelvin Margus, Jain Williams, Laura Decker, Gabriel Gold, Debby Cat (debbycat38@yahoo.com), Pastor Carter Curtis (pastorcartercurtis@yahoo.com), Stave Batt, Bruce Maurice, Pastor Alan Howard (pastor.alanhoward@yahoo.com), Pierre M Philippe (phillipe_pierre1@yahoo.com), gud look (gud.look@yahoo.com), good look (goodlook79@yahoo.com), John Terry (johnterry231@gmail.com),  rusell or russell sylvester (rusellsylvester@gmail.com) ,Mathew Corbet, Joe Kenny, Novack Nixon, Debbie Philips, Nancy Collins, ricchie_ddon, Paris Rent (p.rent), Mary Gray, Clemantine Virvieux, Graham Mills, Bishop Allen, Rev Herbert Liles, Chris Walter, giggsjason, “Rental Available”, Sara Leen, Peggy Harry, Ann Clare Collings, Tara Collings, Hilton Kurth, Edouardo Martel, sandra roland, Kelly Roland, Monica Henrick, Nedved Henrick, Elodia Lisha, Darlington Stone, Laurie Paucot, Chloe Hourde, Anna Liffey, Diette Clemence, Chelsea Bluessports, Mr. Smith Rolland, Rowland Smith, Sarah Doyle, Laurent Bizet, Valeria Lumetta, etc., etc…. 

They use Yahoo, Hotmail, Live and Gmail addresses. 

Some of their subjects headers:
Room in Paris
BEDROOM IN PARIS FOR RENT 
Rooms Available Now In Central PARIS
2 bedrooms apartment in Paris
Available
Paris rent

These fraudsters often steal unsuspecting people’s names from Facebook profiles.

They run sophisticated operations, mainly based in Nigeria and the U.K.

Don’t be fooled!

IF IN DOUBT, CHECK THE SENDER’S IP ADDRESS (FOUND IN THE MESSAGE HEADER) AT WHOIS.DOMAINTOOLS.COM.

Most, but not all, e-mail services will show it.

NEVER WIRE MONEY TO STRANGERS!

   
   

Comments

  • deborah  On September 22, 2008 at 8:56 am

    Here’s another scammer name and email:
    Chloe Martine

    • Oriole  On September 19, 2011 at 2:03 pm

      SCAMMERS – Sandesh Sushilkumar & wife Melissa Chamberlain
      VERY KIND OF THEM TO PRAY FOR PEOPLE WHILE THEY STEAL MONEY:)

      EUR250 / 300ft² – Rooms for rent in square Petrarque (square Petrarque)
      Thanks for your E-mail and Top of the Day to You, And it is my gladness to hearing from you.

      This email is long, but renting it is important to you, and I want to try and give you some insight into who I am and about the home you are renting. I don’t know you personally, but this is overwhelming and you are in my prayers!

      About me: l,Sandesh Sushilkumar I don’t drink and I don’t smoke. I am currently 35 years old and married. I have only one child.. I enjoy movies, sports, reading and working out. I’m interesting in a good tenant that will consider the home as his/her personal home and take good care of it.

      I am the owner of the home you are making enquiry of. Actually I resided in the property with my family, Such as my wife and my only daughter before and presently we had packed out of the home due to my transfer from my working place to one of our branch in Colorado USA but my wife packed to Long beach USA with our daughter and i have a very big project to handle here and this is going to take me a long time, Presently my home is still available for rent , Including the utilities like hydro,washer and security, And Well Furnished and my wife is with the Keys and the Documentations to the home. 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 maintenance of this home 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 come 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.

      The accommodation comprises of , bathroom and a separate WC Facilities and electronics like satellite TV and internet connection, and a Sony DVD player, air conditioning, alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, a refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

      We have each convenience that you could always wish. We have a friendly community of neighbors. Portions of activities such as passages, bingo, klutch of the coffee, divided groups that roll and for every holiday. The restaurants, supermarket,bakeries, pharmacies, cafes, shops, offices are within distance that walks.Also I am very busy with my project here in Colorado USA so I would want you to email my wife her name is Melissa Chamberlain

      She is always at home so would reply to you ASAP so contact her for more details via email me chamberlain.melissach.melissa@gmail.com
      , She would respond to you with more details of our property.

      Thank so much for your interest and you are welcome.

      You are blessed in Jesus name.
      Warmest Regard

      • Sarah  On April 22, 2012 at 6:39 am

        i just got the same mail from a guy called Samira Williams with email williamssal34@hotmail.com. I just asked information about a flat in madrid..Be careful guys!

  • deborah  On September 22, 2008 at 8:57 am

    Sorry, here it is again, without tags.
    Chloe Martine: cholexer@yahoo.com

  • tiny  On January 3, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    another scammer: Ellyse petre from Nigeria millllo@ymail.com

  • SUeAnne  On April 16, 2009 at 7:52 am

    apartmentshared@gmail.com contacted me on craigslist and posted her scam apartment at http://www.gabinohome.com/fr/advert/80597

    She used marlene dorgny name, but I contacted real Marlene and she will report to police about this scammer.

    Also, “Gil Melson” is a scammer too.

  • Melanie  On April 19, 2009 at 4:42 am

    Another scammer:
    Subject header: offre de colocation
    Name: Stephanie Attal (probably a victim)
    email: cassie.flatshare@yahoo.com
    She used IP adresses from the U.S. and from Nigeria!

    • Anna  On April 30, 2009 at 3:49 pm

      This ” Stephanie Attal ” uses another email too: attal_s@yahoo.com
      another scammer: melanie fontaine (another victim)

  • loget  On May 7, 2009 at 10:34 am

    i was also scammed by stephanie attal.
    how can i see the ip address?

  • CJ  On July 15, 2009 at 3:36 am

    Have wasted a day (but thankfully no money) talking to scammers from Craigslist in my search to find a flat in Paris.

    You may want to add these guys to your list. The ones that weren’t smart enough to use the untraceable gmail, I all traced back to Nigeria.

    The majority offered too good to be true prices on flats, stated they were working abroad on contract work (China and London) and would send the key to me in the post or claimed to be religious people.

    Many also specified that tragedies had taken place in their life – the flat belonged to his/her deceased parents etc.

    ALL 100% con artists. I hope this message helps someone, perhaps doing a search for a name or email address.

    Email: as.systems@ymail.com Name: Tyan B

    Email: akeindel05@gmail.com Name: Ashley Burham

    Email: consultant255@gmail.com Name: Harold Walter

    Email: samsah.george818@gmail.com Name: George Samsah

    Email: tmthary@yahoo.com Name: Harry Jonnathan

    Email: lavalxavier@yahoo.com Name: Laval Xavier

    Email: vamandine25@yahoo.com Name: Viaud Amandine

    • barb  On December 8, 2009 at 9:42 pm

      THANK YOU FOR YOUR POST
      I was looking for a place on craigslist Tokyo and this person used the name Rita Cosbin akeindel05@gmail.com as her name..
      BUt after talking and after she demanding payment before I see the apartment I had to research
      Thank god I did not fall for it..
      First her friend named Julie Galhaut galhaut09377@gmail.com

      Please becareful everyone thanks for posting this information…

      • d  On March 4, 2013 at 11:32 pm

        Wow!!! So true. I almost fell for it. But luckily I listened to a little voice and typed in this individuals name and got this tidbit of information. Incredible!!! Back to the drawing board.

  • Marlène DORGNY  On July 15, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    My name, Marlène DORGNY, is used by scammers (as you can see in a message below)
    They send my passport scan. They have it because 2 years ago, I was a victim of that scammers: I sent my passport scan + money for a flat in NYC.
    I went twice to the police, but they closed the affair: they said: we can’t find the scammers because they use a lot of e-mail adresses, in different countries…The police can’t find IP address, and “there is not enough money to do international investigation” (what they said)

    I receive messages via Facebook, I always answer to that messages, and I try to write everywhere I can, DON’T RENT A FLAT TO “MARLENE DORGNY”, THIS IS AN ABUSED IDENTITY.
    So, never send your passport scan, it will be used for abusing people

  • Nastya  On July 22, 2009 at 10:45 am

    Hello!
    I would like to add a name: Dennis Roland is the owner of captain.dennis00@yahoo.com

  • KZ  On July 22, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Hello!

    This and other fraud watch websites helped us to avoid being scammed while looking for a vacation rental in Paris!

    Here are the scammers who contacted us (in just 2 days!). Renters beware!

    Tyan B is offering a 2 BR apt across the street from the Louvre for 50Euros/night. Too good to be true? It is! Claims to be working in London on a job contract and wants money sent via western union. AVOID!!

    Emails he sent:

    >>>
    Hello,

    I’m putting out my two bedroom apartment in Paris for rent. Its a fully furnished apartment with a complete bathroom. An area of study, with WI-FI Internet service, telephone service, and a kitchen totally equipped with electrical oven, microwave, washing machine,refrigerator, washing machine and dryer.Also it has a system of refrigeration and heating in all the apartment being able to enjoy the temperature you wish at any moment.
    I’m a software engineer and run my own small company,I’ve presently relocated to London,just got a contract Job so the apartment will be available for a while as the first phase of my contract is one year.

    The rent for your period of stay is 200EUR and it includes all utilities. If interested,do get back to me so I can provide you with more details and also the rental application form.

    Regards,

    Tyan.

    >>>
    I want you to understand that the most important issue is the upkeep of the apartment. Linen, Blankets, and Towels are all provided so you don’t have to worry about that! I have attached some pictures of the apartment,I took them before my departure. I want to emphasis that parties are not allowed and if you would hold any get together you have to notify me first.
    The apartment is located on Rue de L’Oratoire, Paris 75001, France. Located right in front of the Louvre Museum,located rue de l Oratoire in the 1st arrondissement, on the 2nd floor with elevator of a secured building. This apartment has an exceptional situation. In the very heart of Paris, a few minutes walk from the Opera, the Palais Royal, the Seine bank or the Tuileries Gardens, the spot could not be better to visit and enjoy the city.
    Nearest Metro / Subway: Louvre Rivoli – 200 Meters

    Below is a copy of the rental application form, if still interested fill it out and get back to me.Pls note: the keys and necessary documents will be sent to your present address filled on the form.

    APPLICATION TO RENT

    OCCUPANCY DATE DESIRED:

    PERSONAL INFORMATION:

    Last
    Name: First
    Name: Middle Initial:

    Date of Birth:

    Telephone Number: Alt. Telephone Number:

    The total number of proposed occupants including yourself

    RENTAL HISTORY:

    Current Address:

    EMPLOYMENT
    INFORMATION:

    Job
    Title: Company Name:
    Length of Employment: Supervisor/Mgr. Name:
    Employer Address &
    Contact
    Information:

    REFERENCE:

    Name: Phone Number:
    Address: Relationship:

    I hereby represent that all of the above information is true, accurate and complete, and agree to furnish additional credit references on request.

    DATE:
    ……………………..

    • victoria seifert  On January 21, 2010 at 10:20 pm

      HE IS NOW USING THE EMAIL AND NAME josgutman@ymail.com,

      JOSEF GUTMANNSBERG

      HE TREID TO SCAM ME ON 1/21/2010

    • A  On May 18, 2012 at 4:48 am

      Thank you all! My posting received a reply by
      ed.bleek.rott@gmail.com (Edwin Bleek), civil engineer re-located to London for phase 1 – 1 year. Exact same phraseology and application form as KZ above. (I’ve included them in their entirety below).
      THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
      AC
      _______________________________________________
      “Hello,
      I’m a civil engineer presently relocated to England and my two bedroom apartment in Paris is up for rent. I got a contract job in a construction company in London so the apartment will be available for a while as the first phase of my contract is one year.
      Its a fully furnished apartment with a complete bathroom, WI-FI Internet service,telephone, and a kitchen totally equipped with electrical oven, microwave,refrigerator, washing machine and dryer.

      The price of the apartment is 1100EUR for a month (All utilities inclusive). If you are interested get back to me so I can provide you with more details and also the rental application form.

      Regards,

      Edwin.”
      ________________________________________________
      Thanks for your reply. Hope you do understand how important the upkeep of the apartment is? I have attached some pictures of the apartment, I took them a day to my departure. The apartment is on the second floor and there’s an elevator in the building. Yes it has a balcony with a great view, where you can sit with a book and a drink.
      The apartment is located on Rue Aux Ours, Paris 75003, France. Located between Le Marais and Les Halles, in the heart of Paris. There are 3 metro stations and one RER station (the express suburban line) close by You’ll also find a lot of restaurants typical from this district. At 2 min from the Pompidou Center and the Marais district, you will be close to the most important places in the great capital. Underground stop : Rambuteau, Les Halles, RER A & B.

      Here below is a copy of the rental application form, if still interested fill it out and get back to me. Note: the keys and necessary documents will be sent to your present address filled on the form.

      APPLICATION TO RENT

      OCCUPANCY DATE DESIRED:

      PERSONAL INFORMATION:

      Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial:

      Date of Birth:

      Telephone Number: Alt. Telephone Number:

      The total number of proposed occupants including yourself:

      RENTAL HISTORY:

      Current Address:

      EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

      Job Title:
      Company Name:
      Length of Employment: Supervisor/Mgr. Name:
      Employer Address &
      Contact
      Information:

      REFERENCE:

      Name: Phone Number:
      Address: Relationship:

      I hereby represent that all of the above information is true, accurate and complete.

      DATE:
      ……………………..

      Thanks,
      Awaiting your reply.

  • KZ  On July 22, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    This scammer is very elaborated and operates under different names.

    We were contacted by ‘Anne Matthias’
    Also have operated as Gruen Matthias, Ella Mick, Tish Heavens. See this threat which showed me what I was dealing with:
    http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/showthread.php?p=82845

    Claims to be disabled living in daughter in the UK, offering apartment on rue Rambuteau in Paris, had ‘bad experiences’ with previous tenants, wants to make sure you are in the up and up, becomes willing to rent for less to you as long as you are good people … Well, read for yourself and beware!!!

    >>>
    Thanks for your interest in our home and i must add that we are truly very sorry for not responding to your inquiry in time because our internet provider has been a little bit messy for a while.I am Anne Matthias.I am disable and currently living with the eldest of my daughters (suzanne) in the UK and my husband ( Gruen)searches and auctions antiques and is presently studying Culture languages in Leeds,he think its a disturbing idea that i live alone with no one to take care of me concidering my present condition ,i also am taking the opportunity to be with suzanne because she has just put to bed.

    Its Gruens’ idea that we leave our home locked up because of the terrible experience we had with the last tenant and the expenses the carelessness of the realtors left us to bare alone. But i seem to think otherwise,thats why we have decided to look for someone responsible and genuine to occupy and take care of our property like it were his/her own..

    Our home is located in a well known street of Paris on Rue rambuteau, boasting a very Parisian atmosphere.. French shops, Antiquities, tea saloon created in an antiquity shop, fine restaurants, and all facilities: Subway 1 min walking distance, many bus stops and a city bus tour are all nearby.

    The 60 sqm of this 2 bedroom apartment are very well arranged to comfortably accommodate up to 6 people. The living room is large and equipped with a dining table and 4 chairs, TV with international channels and unlimited Internet access (broadband). Simple and comfortable bedroom, the kitchen is conveniently equipped with dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, and all kitchen utensils needed for cooking. The ensuite bathroom is large with a shower. Toilet separated.

    We recommend this apartment for up to 6 people, for a charming stay in Paris . Families will appreciate gardens and parks nearby .I have attached pics of our home to this mail ………….hope you like them.

    We will await your response or call asap…+447045771775

    >>>

  • KZ  On July 22, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    whoops, the email addresses of the previous two characters did not come through in the post

    Tyan B: as.systems@ymail.com
    Anne Matthias: anne.matthias@yahoo.com

    The third scammer we came in contact with was
    Aurelie Dorgny: kilowanle@yahoo.com

    This one claims to work in Edinburgh and wants 600Euro deposit. Also seems to operate using the alias Lynsey Douglas (l_douglas_111@hotmail.com) as the message I received was virtually identical to the one from Lynsey as reported here:
    http://parishousingscamwatch.wordpress.com/tag/apartment-rental-scams/

  • KZ  On July 23, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Heard from “Aurelie” again Aurelie Dorgny: kilowanle@yahoo.com claims to be in Scotland, but email was sent from Nigeria…

    IP Address: 41.219.235.5
    Nigeria Nigeria Lagos Assigned To Lagos Dial-pool Customers
    Resolve Host: dial-pool74.lg.starcomms.net

    After i said that I am not wiring any money western union or otherwise, her line is “i dont have to make you pay for western union or what do you mean,i will come to Paris to fix you in the apartment with my lawyer but you ll have to pay the rent via the bank transfer but before you do you ll need to sign a contract and after you sign it then you ll scan the signed copy back to me and when i confirm the transfer i ll sign the contract and send it to you then i ll be at Paris to fix you in the apartment the day you want to move in the apartment.”

    Unbelievable! People, BEWARE!! And report these !@#$ers…

    • CJ  On May 15, 2011 at 5:07 pm

      I got something similar. Check it out and beware!

      Hello,

      Calvary greetings, i would like you to know that it is still very much
      available for rent,i am only willing to give it out to a Good and
      Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable apartment and
      available to move in as soon as possible. May the Peace of the Good Lord
      be with you.

      Location : 840 Grand concourse, Bronx. ny

      Fees :

      Per Month : $750 ( Including Utilities )Security / Deposit : $200 (
      REFUNDABLE )
      1Bedroom 1Bath
      # Central Air Conditioning
      Long term lease available

      APARTMENT FEATURES:
      ** True 1 Bedroom
      **** Hardwood Floors
      **** BIG Living Room Shared W/ Kitchen **** Brand New Cabinets-Stove
      &Refrigerator
      **I would like you to know that i am giving this home out to you because i
      just relocated to West Africa , Nigeria for the Missionary work and have a
      4 years course.. so my family and i have decided that we would be moving
      to our other home when we get back. so you can stay for as long as you
      wish to.i would like you to send me the below details:

      Full name:
      Present address :
      Occupation :
      Age :
      Phone Number :
      When you are planning on moving in :
      Credit Statues :
      Period of time you are planning to stay, cos i wont be moving back to it:
      Do you smoke :
      Do you work late night :
      How many people would be moving in with you :

      There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing
      directly with me the Landlord. The Security Deposit would be needed as a
      Security Bond in order for the keys and paperwork along side with Lease
      Contract agreement to be sent to you. so i would also need to send the
      receipts to you, should in case it would be needed. I would like you to
      know that you are free to contact me at any time.

      After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then let
      you know my terms. Pets are allowed.I hope to hear from you soonest.

      God Bless
      Rev Phillip David
      Phone Number : 0112347025588594

      “In that day you will say: “Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
      make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name
      is exalted.

  • KZ  On July 23, 2009 at 12:51 am

    Ok, I am reporting one more Paris craigslist scammer and then I have to get back to work and life:

    Philip David phillipdavid1969@gmail.com

    Philip David is a tragically ill man from Greece eager to deposit a million dollars into your account:
    http://blogofscams.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/david-philip-scam/#comment-1897

    He’s also a UK born living in the US and renting an apartment in Chicago:
    http://apps.facebook.com/marketplace/view/-/1476496650/

    And most recently he’s offering apt for rent in Paris to yours truly:

    ——– Original Message ——–
    Subject: Re: Apartment is Available
    Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:34:15 -0700
    From: Phillip David phillipdavid1969@gmail.com
    To:

    Dear ,
    I have attached the pictures of the apartment , the Apartment is located on rue Champollion, 75005 Paris, The rent is 250 Euro, for 6days, it’s includes: Gas,Electicity,Water,Internet WiFi, I will be waiting to read from you, to proceed with the next step

    Regards
    Phillip

    • CJ  On May 15, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      I received a similar message. Please read the following and beware!

      Hello,

      Calvary greetings, i would like you to know that it is still very much
      available for rent,i am only willing to give it out to a Good and
      Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable apartment and
      available to move in as soon as possible. May the Peace of the Good Lord
      be with you.

      Location : 840 Grand concourse, Bronx. ny

      Fees :

      Per Month : $750 ( Including Utilities )Security / Deposit : $200 (
      REFUNDABLE )
      1Bedroom 1Bath
      # Central Air Conditioning
      Long term lease available

      APARTMENT FEATURES:
      ** True 1 Bedroom
      **** Hardwood Floors
      **** BIG Living Room Shared W/ Kitchen **** Brand New Cabinets-Stove
      &Refrigerator
      **I would like you to know that i am giving this home out to you because i
      just relocated to West Africa , Nigeria for the Missionary work and have a
      4 years course.. so my family and i have decided that we would be moving
      to our other home when we get back. so you can stay for as long as you
      wish to.i would like you to send me the below details:

      Full name:
      Present address :
      Occupation :
      Age :
      Phone Number :
      When you are planning on moving in :
      Credit Statues :
      Period of time you are planning to stay, cos i wont be moving back to it:
      Do you smoke :
      Do you work late night :
      How many people would be moving in with you :

      There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing
      directly with me the Landlord. The Security Deposit would be needed as a
      Security Bond in order for the keys and paperwork along side with Lease
      Contract agreement to be sent to you. so i would also need to send the
      receipts to you, should in case it would be needed. I would like you to
      know that you are free to contact me at any time.

      After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then let
      you know my terms. Pets are allowed.I hope to hear from you soonest.

      God Bless
      Rev Phillip David
      Phone Number : 0112347025588594

    • karie  On August 24, 2011 at 9:46 am

      yep this Rev David Philip scammed me big time….offered apt in long beach ca at little or no rent …..because he HAD THE FEAR OF GOD yeah right He gave exact address too
      Rev David Philip (note only one L in last name)

  • Gayatri  On July 31, 2009 at 2:34 am

    Is there anyone we can complain to? Cause a lot of victims (like me) risk getting into trouble when they use our name to scam others..

  • Marlène DORGNY  On July 31, 2009 at 5:04 am

    You only can go to the police, if there is any problems, they will know somebody is abusing your identity thanks to the declaration you will do.
    Nothing more to do. And no chance they find the scammers. As the police told me: “you know, it happens so often…we can’t do anything….”
    I know they’re abusing my identity, so I try to leave messages on the websites, saying, becareful, this is a scam, don’t answer to that”

  • Ingrid  On August 1, 2009 at 8:18 am

    I want to check a few emails of possible scammers:

    Holler Iris: holler_76@yahoo.com

    Te Thiery: fanyogo60@yahoo.com

    jessy sabina: jesibina@gmail.com

    Sophie Weerd: sophieweerd1@yahoo.com

    Danielle Sebastian: danielle_sebastianl@rocketmail.com

  • Ingrid  On August 1, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Don’t know if I published the names of Adolfo Balaque offering accomodation in amsterdam and Lynsey Douglas. Both are scams. Please do NOT deal with these people!!!!! Thank god i found out by trying to call a number Adolfo Balaque provided in the UK that does NOT exist. Please pay it forward.

  • Mary  On August 5, 2009 at 3:56 am

    There’s another frauder on Craigslist (or he’s always the same person using another name)
    Pay close attention to:
    GRISHAM KRALL
    email: grisham.krall20@yahoo.com
    subcject: about housing wanted

    They had my ID but they didn’t take any money. I luckily realized that it was a fraud very soon.

    thanks
    bye!
    Mary

  • Charles  On August 6, 2009 at 3:40 am

    Hi All, I just want to confirm that what Ingrid said is absolutely right

    This email holler_76@yahoo.com belongs to one scammer please be careful . I just placed a post looking for a place in amsterdam and the strategy consist in asking always “if you are really interested…” and then they start to ask for personal information about what you do and so on nothing suspicious in the beginning. But they try to delay their answer in order to gain interestand attention from the victim (it in response to my post at craiglist amsterdam looking for a flat).

    Another scammer is Rose Robert roserobert05@gmail.com, the strategy is quite similar, arguing to be in London for a course attendace in order to skip a personal appointment

    Hoping it to be useful for all

    Charles

  • Alex  On August 6, 2009 at 4:14 am

    sophieweerd1@yahoo.com is a scam !!!

  • Charles  On August 7, 2009 at 1:36 am

    Just in case jesibina@gmail.com scammer and extremely aggressive for being discovered

  • laura  On August 9, 2009 at 5:40 am

    be careful with the following ones, I received some offers from them and I was looking for some information in internet and they are suppose to have houses all over the world, with the same description!
    they are:
    just_maria1989@yahoo.com (maria joahna)
    mossfrank64@gmail.com (moss frank)

  • Christophe  On August 10, 2009 at 1:56 am

    I’m looking for a place in Munich and in 4 days, 4 scams…It’s really depressing!

    sophieweerd1@yahoo.com
    crevine@gmail.com
    danielle_sebastianl@rocketmail.com
    juliana_s1965@yahoo.com
    alonsoeva6@gmail.com

    Please governments, do something!

  • Christophe  On August 10, 2009 at 2:57 am

    And another one: b.adolfo@ymail.com
    with the following email (those people are never there!):

    Hello,
    My one bedroom apartment in Munich is up for rent. I got a contract job in a design company that deals with architectural Design – Domestic Interiors – Exhibition Design – Interior Design, in England and I’ve presently relocated to London. The apartment will be available for a while as the first phase of my contract is one year.

    Its a fully furnished apartment with a complete bathroom. An area of study, with WI-FI Internet service,telephone service, and a kitchen totally equipped with electrical oven,
    microwave, washing machine,refrigerator, washing machine and dryer.Also it has a system of refrigeration and heating in all the apartment being able to enjoy the temperature you wish at any moment.

    The price of the apartment is 500EUR per month, if you are interested get back to me so I can provide you with more details and also the rental application form.

    Regards,

    Adolfo.

    For more help, go see: http://chicaneryconsscams.blogspot.com/2009/01/scammails-2009-e.html

  • Christophe  On August 12, 2009 at 10:07 am

    And another: geeksonskates@yahoo.com

    Hope this helps!

    C.

  • Ingrid  On August 13, 2009 at 6:56 am

    Christophe, I received exactly the same email as you described here from Adolfo Balaque but with a different email address and accomodation offered in Amsterdam. I got his passport (deleted it) but perhaps he is using this and his real name might be totally different.

    I still receive other offers for accomodation in Amsterdam. Here are other email addresses of which I think are alos scams.

    Phillip David

    alonzo ruggedy

    Cordelia Addison

    Romeo Smith

    I also reported it to craigslist. Have no idea if this helps. Where the heck are people’s integrity and moral values to do such a thing! Please keep paying it forward. At least we can warn people.

  • ck  On August 21, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Why do i only see these now! She did the same thing to me. But It must be possible to get to this person since she just picked up the money and there must be a video of her?

  • ck  On August 21, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    .. and I am talking about this Aurelie Dorgny

  • Fernanda  On August 21, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Don`t trust in Aurelie Dorgny .

    Hello,

    here is the pictures of the apartment,and also you ll find the
    informations of it below i sent the pictures to you because i dont
    stay in Paris now and that is the reason why i want to rent the 2
    rooms to someone who ll take care of the apartment for me and i work
    in Edinburgh so if you are okay and also like the pictures sent to you
    then you can get back to me and tell me what you think about it The 2
    rooms is well equipped ,furnished and
    with internet wireless and communications access,the equipment such as
    electronics,cooker,drier,refrigerator,chairs,gas cooker,internet,washing machine,dryer central heater.

    The monthly rent for each of the room is 500 euros and a
    security deposit of 600euro which is refundable if you do not damage
    any of my properties in my Flat, while your stay there.because if you
    do make any damages the money of the damages will be deducted from the
    security deposit while the rest will be refund back to you and if you
    do not make any damages then the whole amount of the money will be
    refunded back to you.and there ll be CAF available.And for single room you ll
    have to pay 500 euros and also the security deposit.

    12, rue de la Parcheminerie 75005 Paris
    Between the Seine quays and the Sorbonne University,where you can look at the cloisre of th Church sain severin and the Cluny Gardens.For sure you will walk to Saint Michel and to the pedestrian district of la Huchette close by.
    Near by rue de la Harpe, rue de Cluny, rue Saint Jacques, rue Dante, Boulevard Saint Germain, Place Maubert Mutualite, rue des Ecoles, La Sorbonne, Boulevard Saint Michel, Quai Saint Michel.
    Metro. St-Michel/Notre-Dame ou Cluny

    Urgency really matters since i talk to so many people concerning
    the rooms,because a lot of people had already waste my time on the
    apartment this is why i need someone who can be bale to make
    commitment on the apartment so i can be sure that you really love to
    rent the apartment because i don’t want to waste my time and money
    over to Paris and come to negative answers like others and i really
    don’t want to waste your time either so i think you ll understand me
    better on this hope to read from you soon and you ll find the attached
    pictures of the apartment with the mail hope to read from you soon

  • ck  On August 24, 2009 at 9:21 am

    I know that now.. but there must be something we can?

  • Natalia Cortés  On August 24, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    I had a problem with one of the mentioned above, just_maria1989@yahoo.com. Is a frauder too. I paid for nothing and she got a scanned copy of my passport so now probably he/she will use it to scam other people…
    I feel so angry and impotent… I just hope not many people’ll be scammed with my identity…

  • Marlène DORGNY  On August 24, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    Natalia Cortés> I can understand what you feel; I always feel angry and impotent when somebody contact me via facebook, to ask me if I’m the “real Marlene Dorgny renting an appartment”. Sometimes, it’s not too late, sometimes it is….some people think, as I’m Marlene Dorgny, I have a way to find their money via Western Union, and send them back….but there is nothing I can do; the police closed my file twice, and I don’t know how many time they will use my identity….
    Hope one day there will be international teams to work on that problem

  • Henrik  On August 27, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I was looking for apt. in Stockholm and got 3 mails in one morning :

    stefocean11@yahoo.com
    mariasimons20@yahoo.com
    b.adolfo@ymail.com

    • Su En  On September 5, 2009 at 11:42 pm

      I received emails from stefocean11@yahoo.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      i posted an ad looking for a room in singapore!!! he said hes working with non governmental organisation in nigeria. bullshit!!!!!!!!!!!!!! asked me to transfer 400$ before even have me view the place. couldnt even come up with ownership of the house documents!!

    • Su En  On September 5, 2009 at 11:43 pm

      On Fri, 9/4/09, Ocean Place wrote:

      From: Ocean Place
      Subject: 1 br apartment for rent in Singapore Central
      To: hous-fzqnj-1357789298@craigslist.org
      Date: Friday, September 4, 2009, 3:44 PM

      Hi,

      I own an apartment which is currently available for rent,it is situated in an ideal location with a rent price of 400 USD per month including utilities.

      It is fully furnished and has WI-FI Internet,service, telephone service and such a beautiful place to stay.The kitchen is furnished with all necessary implements and utensils including cooker, oven, microwave, fridge with freezer and washer and dryer,bathroom and a separate WC.

      Kindly send me an email for to express interest and i will be able to furnish you with more details and pictures.Do have a nice day.

      Regards,
      Stefano.

    • Su En  On September 5, 2009 at 11:43 pm

      Hi,

      The size of the apartment is 55sqm.I have attached the pictures to this message for you to view.It is located on Meyer Road, Singapore 437876.it takes around 5 minutes drive to Suntec City and Raffles Place (Singapore’s financial district)..It is near the East Coast beach, seafood restaurants, Parkway Parade Mall and eating outlets.The nearest MRT stations are Aljunied MRT Station (EW9) and Paya Lebar MRT Station EW8).The Katong Shopping Centre is also close to the apartment.

      Am renting out the entire apartment and you will be the only person staying there.It is available for rent because am currently working with a Non Governmental Organization based in West Africa,Nigeria.The apartment also has fast internet connection.It has been furnished to my taste and that is why i want you to take good care of it as if it were yours.

      I will send you the keys and documents of the apartment to your address via an express mail once you complete the rental process,which will involve the filling of the rental application form and payment of deposit.If you are interested in renting the apartment, i will send you the application form so that i can have and verify your information before renting out the apartment to you.

      Regards,
      Stefano.

    • Andrea  On November 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm

      Wow–almost fell for this one myself. It seemed a little quick, but I decided on a lark to google the phrase “It is available for rent because am currently working with a non Governmental Organization in West Africa,Nigeria.” And up poped this very message to which I’m replying! Thanks for the warning!!!!!!!!
      ——————-
      This is the full message:

      The size of the apartment is 55sqm.I have attached the pictures to this message for you to view.It is located on Matspei street, Nachlaot.It is 5 mins from Machaneh Yehuda market, City Centre and Sacher Park, 15-20 mins to Central Bus Station and University Givat Ram campus, 10 mins to The Great Synagogue and close to many others, 25 mins to the Old City.

      It is available for rent because am currently working with a non Governmental Organization in West Africa,Nigeria..The apartment also has fast internet connection.The rent price of 200 USD will cover your entire stay.

      I will send you the keys and documents of the apartment to your address via an express mail once you complete the rental process,which will involves the filling of the rental application form and payment of deposit.If you are interested in renting the apartment, i will send you the application form so that i can have and verify your information before renting out the apartment to you.

      Regards,
      Stefano..

  • Natalia Cortés  On August 27, 2009 at 4:42 am

    Yes, I’m sure someday somebody will be able to do something about it… I hope they will stop using your ID soon!

  • Antonio  On September 4, 2009 at 3:25 am

    hello everybody i’m from italy and today i recived 2 equal e-mail from
    - just_maria1989@yahoo.com;
    - magak101@sify.com;
    i was really surprised when i saw 2 different flat with the same advertising, so i chek on internet the e-mail adress and ……………the same story. I did’t post nothing to them, only a reply of the e-mail because i was intrested. I hope this people will have in the future the returning back of what they have done.
    HOpe my ID is safe.

  • frances  On September 4, 2009 at 6:19 am

    I also put an ad out for Apartment Wanted on Craigslist, and got 2 responses from a Maria Johanna (also known as Maria Simons), at email addresses: juust_maria1989@yahoo.com, mariasimons20@yahoo.com.

    and a Happel Anatasia (ana_hap_81@yahoo.com), both writing their emails with bad grammar and very similar introductions and info. The thing that gives it away is why are they telling me how old they are and where they are from. Not to be rude, but I really don’t care when renting a place for a short time period. Plus, they have horrible grammar and do not seem to pay attention to my questions. See examples below:

    Hello,
    I’m well pleased to get back to you with the details concerning the
    apartment which I have available for rent ,am I’m Happel, 28years
    from Germany
    .
    I have a charming and lovely Bedroom Apartment available for Rent in and
    provides the perfect atmosphere for Living.!The kitchen has a
    breakfast bar overlooking the spacious living room with patio/balcony
    access,Covered, elevated outdoor patio.Finished with private bathroom,
    fireplace.Enjoy the bedroom with a private bathroom,access to the
    Internet! Vaulted ceilings apartments.
    More Information… about the apartment in includes
    -Dryer/washer
    -Wireless internet connection
    -Air conditioner
    -Spacious closets
    -Rent 400EUROS
    -DeposiT 700EUROS REFUNDABLE
    -Month to Month lease.
    -Furnished bedroom.
    -Washer Machine
    -Utilities included.
    Let me hear from you through my email if you havent find any so i
    can send you more details and the pictures of the apartment to you.
    Regards
    Happel

    ——–

    Hello,
    I’m well mail you with the details concerning the apartment which I have available for RENT,I am Maria Johanna 20 years old Originally from Netherland…….
    Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;will suits your findings/taste.
    -The apartment is 3bedrooms but 2 bedrooms is available
    -Dryer/washer
    -TV
    -STORE
    -Wireless internet connection
    - Air conditioner
    -Spacious closets
    –Rent €300/ROOM
    -deposits €500
    Month to Month lease…..(I’m ready to sign a year lease as well depending on you)
    Furnished bedroom….
    -800sq feet of space-Utilities included..
    Let me hear from you if you haven’t find any..
    Regards
    Maria Johanna

    …AND FROM THE SAME PERSON, BUT UNDER A DIFFERENT ALIAS…

    Hello ,
    I’m Maria 20 years old the apartment belongs to my late father and my mother have been managing and maintaining the apartment,but she is presently in London due to her work,am undergraduate student in and i also work in a calling center…….

    The exact address is :P lantage Kerklaan 49,1018 Amsterdam,Nederlands

    The lease ll be –€200/2 weeks Room including the utilities,fridge-freezer,oven, washing machine, dryer, gas cooker,microwave, dishwasher, electricity bill, internet charges and others.

    —€300 for the security deposit which is refundable during the departure time from the room.

    I will like to know where you are from and when you will be coming to the flat ?
    Am confidently assuring you that you will be more than satisfied when you come into the flat while you will have your private bathroom.
    You can see the attached pictures of the room bellow……..
    Let me hear from you asap if you really have interest in renting the room,
    Best Regards,
    Maria Simons

    • Su En  On September 5, 2009 at 11:48 pm

      Hello Su En ,
      The apartment belongs to my father and I have been managing and maintaining the apartment, but now my father is presently in USA due to is work.I school in singapore
      The Apartment description Features:located at 15 Gloucester Rd Kallang, Singapore and was close enough to most of the major attractions/sights that you can walk almost.

      The lease is 400$/Apartment including the utilities,fridge-freezer, oven, washing machine, dryer, gas cooker,microwave, dishwasher, electricity bill, internet charges and others.and 500$ for the security deposit which is refundable during the departure time from the room.And for you to be sure i will scan my passport ID and i will all so signed agreement form too.You are going to pay the money to my father at usa,Via money gram.

      I will like to know where you are from and when you will be coming to the flat ?
      Am confidently assuring you that you will be more than satisfied when you come into the flat while you will have your private bathroom.You can see the attached pictures of the room bellow…… Let me hear from you asap if you really have interest in renting the room,
      Best Regards,
      Fabiola.

    • Su En  On September 5, 2009 at 11:49 pm

      Hello Su En ,
      Thanks for the reply and also for the introduction of your self,you really sound great, never mind i can reserve the room for you till your arrival date since there is a perfect procedure that we both have to undergo before you can proceed with the payment.

      However If you really have interest in renting the apartment just let me have your

      FULL NAME,
      YOUR EXACT ARRIVAL DATE,
      YOUR DEPARTURE DATE,
      YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS
      A SCANNED COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT ID

      So that i can quickly instruct our family lawyer to prepare the tenant agreement form for you, to see the terms and condition of the contract and if you are okay with the terms and condition then you can proceed with the first month rent and the security deposit to my father in USA Via western union money transfer so that the room can be reserve for you till your arrival date because there are alot of people that also have interest in renting the apartment,but my father prefer the most serious person who pay her first..You are going to pay 400$ per month and 500$ for security deposit and the security deposit money will be refund when you are moving out of the apartment and you can also do month to month rent is that clear.
      The signed agreement form will be send to you first through attached mail.for you to read and understand,after which you will proceed with the payment ,i’ll now send you the original copy through a registered courier to your address for you to sign and bring along with you when moving in. Have a nice day,Looking forward in hearing from you.Best Regards
      FABIOLA

      fabiolaturrini@yahoo.com is a scammer or not???????????

      i am truly upset!

  • Su En  On September 5, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I will like to know where you are from and when you will be coming to the flat ?
    Am confidently assuring you that you will be more than satisfied when you come into the flat while you will have your private bathroom.
    You can see the attached pictures of the room bellow……..
    Let me hear from you asap if you really have interest in renting the room,

    wow the paragraph above is so similar to this other person who sent me another email!!

    anyone knows if fabiolaturrini@yahoo.com is on scam list???

  • Gayatri  On September 6, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    hey.. yes this is a scam mail. I can assure you this is exactly an email i received from a scammer (maria johana).. exact same words from a different email adress. When I proposed to visit the flat.. they stopped writing to me.

  • Kann  On September 8, 2009 at 10:36 am

    Also:

    Beware of Rev. Barry Lawson (e-mails: gracielawson88@gmail.com and japbary@yahoo.com).

    • Leon  On September 9, 2009 at 7:07 am

      Did you send them money? I’m in the middle of negotiations with them.

  • Su En  On September 9, 2009 at 9:32 am

    another one.

    beatricewright1@yahoo.com

    Hello Dear,
    Thanks for your interest and inquiries about our house. We are looking for a
    responsible tenants to take care of the house as if it were his or her own.
    Actually I resided in the house with my Wife before.Presently Myself and wife
    just traveled for a program called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism,
    HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education. The program is taking place in three
    major countries I decide we should better look for a responsible person or family to occupy and
    take care of our properties until we are back home since we will not
    be back until 4 years. Long or short term lease will be acceptable by
    me.
    Since i am not available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go
    and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and
    i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand
    for it okay.
    HOUSE DETAILS
    1077 KT Amsterdam, Buitenveldert
    Bed & Bath: 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms
    Livable Space: Approximately 901 Square Feet
    Price / Rate: $320 Per Month including Utilities
    Security Deposit: $200(Refundable) which can be broken down into two
    parts and added to first and second month rent.
    Pets Allowed: Cats, Small Dogs, Large Dogs
    Available Date: Available Now!
    Rental Features: .Air conditioning .Central heat .Fireplace
    .High/Vaulted ceiling .Walk-in closet .Hardwood floor .Living room
    .Dining room .Breakfast nook .Dishwasher .Refrigerator
    ..Stove/Oven .Microwave .Granite counter top .Basement .Laundry area – inside
    Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear
    back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the
    rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name
    ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house
    documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE as soon
    as you meet all requirements and make payment for the rent/deposit.
    Please feel free to ask any questions where you do not understand and
    i will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible.
    You can also call me anytime on my cellphone: +447024058963
    for futher conversations……….
    regards
    bast

  • kyskay  On September 10, 2009 at 8:59 am

    We wasted time on Reverend Barry Lawson and his wonderful wife Grace too
    Its actually quiet funny, Barry is supposed to sign in the end
    and Buries any trace of Gracious honesty,
    the son of law…

    so this will come once you chatted a bit with them, we gave them personal information but nothing concrete that they can use…and no money -thanks god gracious lord

    “Thanks for your prompt reply, also i can see your willingness in this rent your application form is being approved and you are now qualify for this rent.So as i shall be giving you our house, please again take care of the place so that i might be glad when coming by Sometimes next year to see how neat you would have kept the place.Hope everything about this process is fine with you. However, My husband told me that if you are ready to rent the house , that will not be a problem but we will advice you due to a responsible and reliable person like you to deposit the First month rent fee now which is 450 Euros including 300 Euros for the security deposit which would be returned back to you while leaving the apartment , and also we would like to send the following documents to you via DHL courier service to the address you provided to me and the tracking number will be sent to you so that you can possible occupy our house immediately. Once again,we are giving you this on trust and do not disappoint us and i promise you that you will love the house.We are ready to give you the place for short and long term lease and because all we need is a responsible and reliable person for the place.

    Here are the contents of the packages
    1)Entrance and the rooms Keys
    2)Paper/Permanent house form (Containing your reference details)
    3)The house documetary file.
    4)First Month Rent Payment Receipt

    So I am with your information here with me and I will like to know whether you are ready for the payment of the first month rent now and security deposit..Let me know If I can send you the Information on how/where to send the money via Bank Transfer to my husband secetary in Asia ( China )he is with my husband and as you know my husband is always busy he will be the one to confirm the payment, so I can get all the package sent to you ASAP immediately your deposit is being confirmed. we need you to pay the deposit payment so that we can secure the apartment for you.

    Also my husband will like to speak with you on the phone: +8615011201466.

    Can’t wait to hear from you soon

    Thanks so much
    Love in Christ and God Bless
    Grace Lawson

    ———————————————————————————

    so after all this, anyone knows of a nice and affordable room in paris?
    Nevermind ;-)

    and my highest regards to the founder of this site!

  • jesse  On September 12, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    I put an add for a place to rent in my kids school dist. on craigs list. a few days later i got this as a responce

    I have a nice house for rent,i want to rent it to a responsable
    person. The house is available to rent And I also want you to know
    that it was due to my missionary work in west african that made me and
    my husband to leave the house with an intention of giving it out for
    rent. I am looking for a responsible person that can take good care of
    it,but want the property to be kept clean,as i hope i can put my trust
    and confidence in you.Because i will come to check on my property
    monthly.And i would like to find someone who is interested in a relax
    place as my home.My name is Sarah David,i hereby send you the details
    of the apartment i have available to rent .Kindly go through the
    details/info stated thus;if it will suits your findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    Avalible now
    2 Bedroom,2 Bathroom
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $500 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$400(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:15048 FRIENDSHIP CHURCH RD, West Fork, AR
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Parking: Garage
    Contact Me :0112347028415168,+2347028415168.OR E-mail-sarahdavid1973@gmail.com.
    SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW
    RENT APPLICATION FORM.
    FIRST NAME:__________?
    MIDDLE NAME:__________?
    LAST NAME:__________?
    PROFESSION:__________?
    PHONE:
    (CELL)PHONE__________?
    (WORK)PHONE__________?
    (HOME)PHONE__________?
    KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
    PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
    CITY: _______________
    STATE:______________
    ZIP CODE: ____________
    HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
    WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
    IF THIS HOUSE IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
    HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________?
    WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________?
    KIND OF PETS: _____________?
    HABITS
    DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
    DO YOU DRINK ______________?
    DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?

    Looking forward to hearing 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 to you,please we are giving you all
    this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,you
    know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods
    hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless
    you more as you do this… The house is available for rent at the
    moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit
    and first month rent is required before moving in…Feel free to call
    me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and
    other necessary documents delivered to you.The house will be available
    for rent for a period of 4 years so you have a choice of deciding how
    long you intend staying there…
    Thanks
    Sarah

    looked fishy so i did a property search in it and came up with a reacent list of forclousers and bankrupsies from a local paper like this i will remove the names to protect the people this happend to.

    … ….. …… and ….. ……. ……, 15048 Friendship Church, West Fork; Chapter 13; $52,470 debt filed March 26 2009; $15,215 assets.

    now the troubling thing about this is that the person or group had to do some reacerch on the area in the middle of nowere to get this information, so un cool to pray on the desporate.

  • tdk  On September 13, 2009 at 2:45 am

    also in the middle of negotiations wiht Rev Barry Lawson and his wife Graciela. I thnk actually they tried to scam a student of mine 6 months ago, it’s exactly the same story – a reverand, working in CHina, was giong to send keys by post … she offered that I go and get the keys personally and then it fell through.
    I am living in paris but was looking for something new; I thought the story sounded similar, and the guy’s english was not very good but not French either…
    I had doubts about them and googled their name and found your website; I am sure it’s a scam too. Don’t negotiate with them, just get out of there.

  • santiago  On September 13, 2009 at 4:55 am

    This person is now operating in finland.
    calling herself cora glusing using the email
    glusingcora@yahoo.com

    asking for scanned-passports and adresses and what not.

    man, i’m trying to run my bussiness over the internet! what do these people even want?!?!

    take heed
    //santiago, canada

  • Andrei  On September 16, 2009 at 12:37 am

    The same story… :)

    Thanks for your email and it is my gladness hearing from you.I am Rev Barry Lawson,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 beijing china and presently the apartment is still available for rent for 450 euros per month . including the utilities like hydro,washer and security,it is furnised.Moreso Now, i went for a missionary ministry in the Asian ( China ) and i will like you to get in touch with my wife 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 maintenance 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. you can contact my wife through her email gracielawson88@gmail.com

  • kspeidel  On September 19, 2009 at 7:04 am

    marie dorgny mejilapoak@hotmail.com
    New name same text.
    Unfortunately that is the only replies I seem to get for my housing-research.

  • AU  On September 29, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    I also got scammed for property on Craigslist. I actually filled out the form and mailed it back in before I actually checked it out. I am glad that I didn’t give them too much information. This person’s address is Kate Finney. Claims she is on a missionary trip. Here is the email.

    Hello,
    I’m kate finney the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be
    managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west
    africa due to our missionary work.I am looking for a responsible
    person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept
    clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i would
    like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I
    hereby send you the details of the apartment i have available to rent
    .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your
    findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    3 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $650 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$500(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:305 Knollwood Dr Charleston, WV 25302
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Contact My Husband on:0112347028415168 Or+2347028415168
    E-mail:katefinney1978@gmail.com.
    The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move
    in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required
    before moving in…Feel free to call my husband for more information
    and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents
    delivered to you.The house will be available for rent for a period of
    4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying
    there.Get back to me ASP if u are interested fill the rental form.

    RENT APPLICATION FORM.

    FIRST NAME:__________?
    MIDDLE NAME:__________?
    LAST NAME:__________?
    PROFESSION:__________?
    PHONE:
    (CELL)PHONE__________?
    (WORK)PHONE__________?
    (HOME)PHONE__________?
    KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
    PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
    CITY: _______________
    STATE:______________
    ZIP CODE: ____________
    HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
    WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
    IF THIS HOUSE 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: _____________?
    KIND OF PETS: _____________?
    HABITS
    DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
    DO YOU DRINK ______________?
    DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?

    Best Regard

  • AU  On September 29, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    Hello,
    I’m kate finney the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be
    managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west
    africa due to our missionary work.I am looking for a responsible
    person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept
    clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i would
    like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I
    hereby send you the details of the apartment i have available to rent
    .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your
    findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    3 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $650 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$500(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:305 Knollwood Dr Charleston, WV 25302
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Contact My Husband on:0112347028415168 Or+2347028415168
    E-mail:katefinney1978@gmail.com.
    The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move
    in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required
    before moving in…Feel free to call my husband for more information
    and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents
    delivered to you.The house will be available for rent for a period of
    4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend staying
    there.Get back to me ASP if u are interested fill the rental form.

    RENT APPLICATION FORM.

    FIRST NAME:__________?
    MIDDLE NAME:__________?
    LAST NAME:__________?
    PROFESSION:__________?
    PHONE:
    (CELL)PHONE__________?
    (WORK)PHONE__________?
    (HOME)PHONE__________?
    KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
    PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
    CITY: _______________
    STATE:______________
    ZIP CODE: ____________
    HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
    WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
    IF THIS HOUSE 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: _____________?
    KIND OF PETS: _____________?
    HABITS
    DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
    DO YOU DRINK ______________?
    DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?

    Best Regard

    • Lauren  On December 9, 2009 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you so very much for posting this I got this exact email for a apartment in Kearney ne in the USA you have no idea how relived i was to find out it was a scam before I did anything. I cant tell you enough how much I appreciate you informing me of this. BE CAREFUL ALL THEY HAVE MOVED TO THE USA!!!

      • JLS  On March 29, 2010 at 11:18 am

        Hi- I also just got this e-mail in Columbia, MO. and the person now goes by Winifred, exact same wording and punctuation. Her e-mail address is winifred1973@live.com but the name will read William Thro. Hope this helps! Thanks for the heads up too, gotta love google! :)

  • MJ  On October 8, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Add this name and email address to the list. Her email to me was exactly the same as the one above: sarah david (sdsarah1973@gmail.com).
    Scammers make me sick.

    • Lauren  On December 9, 2009 at 11:01 pm

      FORGOT TO ADD lisafinney1973@gmail.com IS THE EMAIL SHE IS USING!!! AND HER ADD IS THIS
      Hello,
      > I’m Lisa finney the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be
      > managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west
      > africa due to our missionary work.I am looking for a responsible
      > person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept
      > clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not
      > available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a
      > look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be
      > willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it.I
      > would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my
      > home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
      > available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if
      > it will suits your findings/taste.
      > DETAIL:
      > 3 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
      > Aprox 988sq ft
      > Monthly rent: $450 (utilities included)
      > Security Deposit:$400(refundable)
      > Lease Term : As long as you wished
      > Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
      > Address of my house:2900 Grand Ave Kearney, NE 68847
      > UTILITIES
      > Dryer/washer
      > TV
      > Deep Freeze Fridge
      > Microwave
      > Wireless internet connection
      > Heater
      > Air condition
      > Spacious closets
      > Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 or +2348057891138
      > E-mail:
      > Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear
      > back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the
      > rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name
      > ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house
      > documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The
      > apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are
      > free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month
      > rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email
      > or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys
      > and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u
      > are interested let me give u the rental application form to be
      > filled.
      > Best Regard
      > Lisa

      • Melissa Littleton  On January 14, 2010 at 7:04 pm

        This email was sent to a friend of mine. Total scam:

        From: Emily Putnam
        Subject: APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!!!
        To:
        Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 3:41 PM

        Hello,
        I’m Emily the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west africa due to work transfer.I am looking for a responsible person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it.I would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
        available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your findings/taste.
        DETAIL:
        2 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
        Aprox 988sq ft
        Monthly rent: $600 (utilities included)
        Security Deposit:$400(refundable)
        Lease Term : As long as you wished
        Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
        Address of my house:411 Bent Ave Cheyenne, WY 82007
        UTILITIES
        Dryer/washer
        TV
        Deep Freeze Fridge
        Microwave
        Wireless internet connection
        Heater
        Air condition
        Spacious closets
        Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 or +2348057891138
        E-mail:
        Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u are interested let me give u the rental application form to be filled.
        Best Regard
        Emily

  • dontfallforthat  On October 20, 2009 at 2:01 am

    Received: from exprod6mo106.postini.com ([64.18.1.175])

    Hello,
    I’m sarah lowe the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be
    managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west
    africa due to our missionary work.I am looking for a responsible
    person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept
    clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not
    available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a
    look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be
    willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it
    okay.i would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place
    as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
    available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if
    it will suits your findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    1 Bedroom,1 Bathroom,
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $600 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$400(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:720 W 19th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Contact My Husband on:0112348054251229 Or+2347028415168
    E-mail:
    Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear
    back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the
    rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name
    ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house
    documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The
    apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are
    free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month
    rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email
    or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys
    and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u
    are interested let me give u the rental application form to be
    filled.
    Best Regard
    sarah

    This was just WAAAYY too good to be true.

  • Philip  On November 8, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Pretty much the same story that everyone has been stating above. Just a quick name change…

    This one came from lkate1978@gmail.com

    *****

    Hello,
    I’m kate lowe the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be
    managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west
    africa due to our missionary work.I am looking for a responsible
    person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept
    clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not
    available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a
    look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be
    willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it
    okay.i would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place
    as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
    available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if
    it will suits your findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    2 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $600 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$400(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:121 Hickory Ln Bozeman, Mt 59718
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 Or+2347028415168
    E-mail:
    Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear
    back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the
    rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name
    ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house
    documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The
    apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are
    free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month
    rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email
    or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys
    and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u
    are interested let me give u the rental application form to be
    filled.
    Best Regard
    kate

  • Keith  On November 10, 2009 at 8:40 am

    I got the same one above, House was in Albuquerqe, NM. Knew something was fishy. Karma’s a bitch…

  • crissy  On November 17, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    they said they had a house to rent by me. all i had to do was send them the money. never did my bofriend said not to glad he did. they were supposedly in nigeria on a mission trip

  • b  On November 29, 2009 at 9:15 am

    You’d think they’d be smart enough to reply with something other tthan “APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!!” when my ad was “Looking for HOUSE to Rent” and I specified I was not interested in any sort of apartment….

    From:
    claire lauterbatch
    The above “From:” address may be forged.
    Save Address Block Sender
    To: @craigslist.org
    Subject: APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!!
    Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:46:46 AM [View Source]
    Reputation: No useful information. Show details

    The domain could not be verified by DomainKey (bad signature)
    The domain could not be verified, by DKIM (Signed BH mismatch).

    ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
    ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
    ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
    ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

    Hello,
    I’m Caro lauterbatch the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west africa due to our missionary work.I am looking for a responsible person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it.I would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
    available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    3 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $600 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$400(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:1106 13th St S St Cloud, MN 56301
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 Or+2348057891138
    E-mail:carolauterbatch@yahoo.com
    Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u are interested let me give u the rental application form to be filled.
    Best Regard
    caro

    • Les  On January 6, 2010 at 7:58 pm

      I ran in to the same scam here in the US:

      From: “Emily Putnam”
      To:
      Subject: APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!
      Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 04:24:47 +0700

      ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
      ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
      ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
      ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

      Hello,
      I’m Emily Putnam the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west africa due to work transfer.I am looking for a responsible person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it.I would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
      available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your findings/taste.
      DETAIL:
      1 Bedroom,1 Bathroom,
      Aprox 988sq ft
      Monthly rent: $250 (utilities included)
      Security Deposit:$200(refundable)
      Lease Term : As long as you wished
      Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
      Address of my house:3213 Dean Paul Dr Cheyenne, WY 82009
      UTILITIES
      Dryer/washer
      TV
      Deep Freeze Fridge
      Microwave
      Wireless internet connection
      Heater
      Air condition
      Spacious closets
      Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 or +2348057891138
      E-mail:
      Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u are interested let me give u the rental application form to be filled.
      Best Regard
      Emily

      Then she sent me this:
      From: Emily Putnam
      To:
      Subject: Re: APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!
      Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:17:54 -0800 (PST)

      Hello here is the pics and rental form.u can go and take a look at the outside
      RENT APPLICATION FORM.
      FIRST NAME:__________?
      MIDDLE NAME:__________?
      LAST NAME:__________?
      PROFESSION:__________?
      PHONE:
      (CELL)PHONE__________?
      (WORK)PHONE__________?
      (HOME)PHONE__________?
      KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________
      PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
      CITY: _______________
      STATE:______________
      ZIP CODE: ____________
      HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
      WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
      IF THIS HOUSE 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: _____________?
      KIND OF PETS: _____________?
      HABITS
      DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
      DO YOU DRINK ______________?
      DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____?

      Then this:
      Good to read from you,Thank you very much for your interest in our apartment, I can see your willingness in this apartment and want to Congratulate you that you are the one chosen to take our apartment am very comfortable with your rental application form u filled,and have no doubt you would be of good morals and discipline,because am an intellectual and very mindful of the kind of individuals i associate with,let alone lease my house to.At this
      point,i would give u consideration over other prospective tenants applying.However,for the fact that you are been considered the most eligible,does not guarantee your interest,because there are other prospective tenants,i would have to put on hold,depending your confirmation of seriousness.which is meeting with the financial aspect of the transaction (Deposit and the first month rent) to enable shipment of the Keys and document to the address you have provide to us, after which you could move in at your convenience. The rent starts counting when you move in, so you could go ahead with the payment straight away to make things faster.Here are the contents of the document that needs to be sent.
      1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
      2) Paper/Permanent house form
      3) Full Description of the house
      4) Payment Receipt..
      what you have to do next is make the deposit and the first month rent,deposit is refundable so that i can ship the keys to you immediately.if u are ready to pay the deposit and first month rent get back to me let me give u the payment info
      Let me hear from u,hope to see u soon…
      Regard
      Emily

      I had asked to look at the place many times, she told me to drive by, then she wanted me to send the money first and she would send me the keys. This is a scam Emily Putnam does not own the house, I looked it up another lady owns it and most likely lives there beware!!!!!

  • Heidi  On December 7, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Same add about missionary work for an apartment in Salem OR. Lady saying her name is Maria Lauterbach. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!

  • Jennifer  On December 19, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Watch out for watersmith001@yahoo.com. Sent this email about Nice, France:

    Hi,

    The size of the apartment is 55sqm.I have attached the pictures to this message for you to view.It is located on Boulevard Edouard Herriot, 06200,Nice.Cote D’Azur, French Riviera, South of France.400 metres in one direction is the Musée d’Art Naïve, and at the same distance in the other direction the Musée de Beaux Arts and within 350 metres you are at the Promenade des Anglais and the beaches.

    It is available for rent because am currently working with a non Governmental Organization in West Africa,Nigeria.The apartment also has fast internet connection.It has been furnished to my taste and that is why i want you to take good care of it as if it were yours.

    I will send you the keys and documents of the apartment to your address via an express mail once you complete the rental process,which will involves the filling of the rental application form and payment of rent.If you are interested in renting the apartment, i will send you the application form so that i can have and verify your information before renting out the apartment to you.

    Regards,
    Stefano.

  • johnny  On December 21, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    nicole mcpharlane sydney is not real and is a scammer

    • Ella  On January 1, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Nicole McPharlane of Wollongong is not real and tried to steal my personal details and my money- BEWARE! The rent, location and apartment were too good to be true.

      • Kori  On January 6, 2011 at 2:31 am

        Nicole Peta is a scammer, she tried to scam me and my friend out of a thousand dollars each after making us sign a contract without letting us see the place first.

  • Mitch  On January 5, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    Hello,
    I’m Emily Putnam the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west africa due to work transfer.I am looking for a responsible person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it.I would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
    available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your findings/taste.
    DETAIL:
    4 Bedroom,3 Bathroom,
    Aprox 988sq ft
    Monthly rent: $800 (utilities included)
    Security Deposit:$600(refundable)
    Lease Term : As long as you wished
    Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    Address of my house:2542 Suburban St Eau Claire, WI 54703
    UTILITIES
    Dryer/washer
    TV
    Deep Freeze Fridge
    Microwave
    Wireless internet connection
    Heater
    Air condition
    Spacious closets
    Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 or +2348057891138
    E-mail:
    Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u are interested let me give u the rental application form to be filled.
    Best Regard
    Emily

    *Sounded pretty fishy, LOL!!!
    *Always check the number listed by googling it!
    *

  • Monk  On January 8, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Found another one on Craigslist for a place in California. Looked too good to be true. It seems the phrase “Empowering Youth to Fight Racism, HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education” pops up a lot and was my first clue that something must be wrong. And we were so hoping for a place…
    Following is copy of e-mail they sent back to us:
    Hello

    Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house.Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around.Myself and wife just traveled to United Kingdom for a programme called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism,HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education, the programme is taking place in three major countries in Europe which are UK, Spain and Germany.We will be away for 2 to 3 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?

    Here are details of the House

    Address of the house:
    2912 Yulupa Ave
    Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    Bedrooms: 2
    Bathrooms:2

    FEATURES :
    Laundry
    Electric Range
    Electric Heat
    Master Bedroom
    Garage!

    AMENITIES:
    Air Conditioning
    Patio/Party Deck
    Cable TV
    Ceiling Fans
    24 hours Internet service
    Dishwasher
    Firepit
    Garbage Disposal
    Microwave
    security alarm
    Pets Allowed
    Refrigerator
    Washer / Dryer

    Rent: $750 including utilities
    Security deposit:$750
    Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to recieve your email as soon as possible.
    Here is my phone number:
    +447024059646

    I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and
    get back to me if you really like it for more information.

    =========== RENT APPLICATION FORM ============
    PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

    1)Your Full Name :-

    2)Your Full Current Address :-

    3)Phone Number & Mobile Number :-

    4)How old are you :-

    5)Sex :-

    6)Are you Married :-

    7)How many people will be living in the apartment:-

    8)Do you have a Pet? :-

    9)Do you have a Car? :-

    10)Occupation? :-

    11)Citizen of Which Country? :-

    12)When are you ready to Move In? Exact Date? :-

    13)How Many Months are you willing to rent The Apartment? :-

    14) When Are You Planning to Move Out? :-

    15) Pictures of all the Occupant that will stay in my home____________________________

    Hope to read from you as soon as possible. Thanks and GOD bless you.

    Cheers!

    Carlos Mike Bernad

  • Dillon Mccabe  On January 11, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Just posted an ad on craigslist yesterday and got answers from two different people with very similiar test in their offers (apartment belonged to my dead father and is currently maintained by etc. etc.). Googled the text and found this page.

    Maria Johana mariajohanna50@yahoo.com
    Sophie Rippe sophie.rippe@yahoo.com

  • moo (sydney australia)  On January 15, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    I have recieved numerous emails from a NICOLE MCPHARLANE offering me an apartment for rent with an offer that is too good to be true.
    She is claiming to be in the UK with her husband and has sent me pictures of her apartment.

    This is a copy of the first email she sent:

    How are you doing today? I have enclosed pictures of my apartment in the attached below and do get back to me asap if you are still interested in renting apartment or not. Looking forward to hear from you.

    I never sent this person an email in the first place and she claims to have found me from Share-Accommodation.net.

    I havent sent them any money and do not plan to.

    Hope this helps someone else!!!

  • Adam  On January 20, 2010 at 9:21 am

    I found another one in San Diego at the email address nberferty@gmail.com under the name kevin. Cant anyone do anything about this?

  • Jane Kuhn  On January 26, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    I have found this scammer using the same text, but different cities.
    pierre.bertrandgoalec@yahoo.com

    Thanks for your response of willing to rent the room, The Apartment is
    still available for rent. The Apartment is 1 bedroom apartment for rent with view on Paris (180°) is located near the Place de la Nation in a calm area. There are a lot of various shops and restaurants around.. 10 mn by metro (subway) to the center of Paris.

    The apartment is on the 4th and last floor with a terrace 8 square meter with large field of vision 180° looking onto all Paris, from the famous Sacré Coeur, the Effeil tower, Notre Dame to the French National Library. The very large windows on all rooms looking onto all Paris gives a lot of natural lights in the apartmenty. Also if you bring a laptop with wif, a connection to a free box is possible to get Internet.

    10 mn walking near cemetery “Pere Lacahaise” where you can find Edit Piaf, john Morisson tombs and may others people.

    General apartment description:

    - 4th floor, with lift, entry code security system, 1 Bedroom Apt, furnished, Approx: 47m² / 505 Sq.Ft., superintendent, Courtyard.

    - Hardwood floors, double paned windows.

    Apartment appliances and equipment:

    - Heating: Central
    - Hot water: Central

    Living Room:

    Bed(s): convertible sofabed, Approx: 14m² (151 Sq.Ft.), 3 window(s), orientation West, view on Courtyard, view on view on Paris 180 °, hardwood, 1 armchair, 1 Coffee Table, 1 wardrobe

    Entrance:

    Approx: 4m² (43 Sq.Ft.), hardwood,

    Kitchen:

    Approx: 10m² (108 Sq.Ft.), tile, 3+ cupboard

    Bedroom:

    Bed(s): queen bed, Approx: 11m² (118 Sq.Ft.), 1 window(s), orientation West, view on Courtyard, view on view on Paris 180 °, hardwood, 1 chair/stool, 2 Coffee Table, 2 cupboard

    Bathroom:

    Approx: 5m² (54 Sq.Ft..), tile, 2 cupboard, Wash Basin, Separate shower
    toilet:Approx: 1m² (11 Sq.Ft..), tile

    * Bedrooms: 1(Large)
    * Rent: 600Euro
    * Security Deposit: 500Euro
    * Utilities: Included
    * Pets: Not allowed
    * No Smoking

    5 minutes walking distance from…
    Supermaket
    Pastry Shop
    Grocery store
    Butchers shop
    Wine Shop
    Cheese Shop
    Local Street Market
    Laundromat
    Gym
    Swimming Pool
    Newsstand
    Movie Theater

    Apartment location:
    Boulevard De Charonne
    75011
    Paris

    So if you are interested in the House you get back to me by filling me
    with below details.
    *Your Full Name:
    *Your Full Address & Phone Number:
    *How old are you?:
    *Are you married?:
    *Do you have a pet?:
    *Do you have a car?:
    *Occupation?:
    *The picture of the Tenant Renting the house? (If available):
    *How many months contract will you Deposit?
    *********** When will you Move in?
    ************ When will you Move Out?

    Why am renting the apartment out is that am presently with a new
    Company Pegasus Energy UK Ltd,United Kingdom to work With Government
    mission on Market Analyst & Consumer Research Global Pegasus Energy, I
    will be here for about 3 to 6Month. I just need someone (Students or
    Anybody working in a reputable organisation to rent the rooms) with an
    open heart,love and clean to occupy the apartment and put all my
    worries off concerning the maintenance of the house, Since i am not residing there for now. I left behind some Facilities and electronics and a sony DVD player,air conditioning,alarm system. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking utensils, a refrigerator-freezer, four-hob and oven,microwave,dishwasher and washing machine, My Computer Connected with Internet Acess Also the keys to the Apt 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, because that is the only valuable property my late Father left behind, and it also took him so much time and money to put all those facilities in place.

    Thanks

    Pierre Bertrand
    Pegasus Energy UK Ltd
    Unit 1,Quayside Business Centre
    School Road,
    Lowestoft,
    Suffolk,
    NR33 9NW
    United Kingdom

  • watch out!!!  On January 26, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    watch out scammer!!! always the same text, but changin locations and persons!!!
    guillaumecharleux5@gmail.com

    Thanks for your prompt response regarding my posted ad, let me take a little time to tell you something about myself, the room & its amenities, price and conditions to rent.

    About myself
    I am a young Thiasian well exposed french but not fluent in my mother tongue because i grew up abroad.I’m currently doing my masters in risk finance after work and this makes me return home late but can’t stop having fun when its necessary. I am an accountant and thus work for s brooking firm here and also a consultant,so this makes me travel often which is the mere reason why i need and search good people as flatmates so i will be rest assured that my flat is in safe hands in my absence.

    I have travelled to different places, i got my first degree in London school of economics, i worked in Thiasis as a senior accountant in a brooking firm before i went to the Barcelona to take a 3 months course in public marketing and to learn the spanish cultures and languages,thus, Did my internship with Morgan Stanley in New York in 2007 which gave me an opportunity to visit the united states for the first time and have been here ever since…what a traveller i am….lol

    My house is located in the 8arr., Avenue des Champs Ellysee which is in the city centre region of Paris.

    Flat Amenities
    A small fridge in each room
    A big freezer in the kitchen
    Each room has a big wardrobe
    TV connected to a cable
    A surround sound system
    A twin sleeper bed(double sleeper bed,capable of sleeping two people
    conveniently)
    Private toilet and bathroom for each room
    Washer/dryer for laundry needs
    Air-condition and fire place to keep the room warm
    Gas cooker and micro wave oven available in the kitchen

    Price:
    I have two rooms for rent. Each room is for 400 euro and monthly utilities charges of 50 euro and a security deposit of 650 euro
    Therefore:
    Rent per month………450 euro
    per week……………… 150 euro
    Security deposit……….650 euro

    NB: The security deposit is refundable upon verification of the room which you rented to be in good order.. Both payment is to be made once to my family lawyer or mother.

    There is contract available for weekly, month to month and long term basis but if you want a long term rent, i will prefer an initial 3 months rent which is renewable 2weeks prior to the rent expiration. Yes, you will definitely get a proper contract that will be prepared by my father’s lawyer.

    Utilities included in the rent:
    Water
    Gas refill
    Heater/warmer
    Electricity bill
    Laundry
    Parking space
    Internet via wireless lan
    Trash pick up

    Why i am renting:
    I live in a 3 bedroom flat like i told you but the 2 rooms vacant which i am offering for rent is because my previous flatmates are through with there activities and work here and has gone back to there respective states.So, i need people who are fun to be with, people whom we could share times and moments together,not just minding your business or going into your room after the day…but you can always have your private time and affair if you so wish and desire.

    Immediately i confirm your interest and knowing some things about you,I shall send to you the current pictures of your room and my flat in general with the kitchen and other pictures aswell before we proceed with the necessary details to prepare the tenement contract necessary for your move in.

    Regards
    Guilaume Charleux

  • Maureen  On January 26, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:41:10 +0700
    > From: winifredthro@hotmail.com
    > Subject: APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!!!
    >
    > Hello,
    > I’m Winifred the apartment belongs to my husband and we have be managing and maintaining the apartment,but we are presently in west africa due to work transfer.I am looking for a responsible person that can take good care of it,but want the property to be kept clean,as i hope i can put my trust and confidence in you and i am not available now to set up a showing,i will like you to go and have a look at the enviroment and the house from the exterior and i will be willing to send you pictures of the interiors if you demand for it.I would like to find someone who is interested in a relax place as my home.I hereby send you the details of the apartment i have
    > available to rent .Kindly go through the details/info stated thus;if it will suits your findings/taste.
    > DETAIL:
    > 2 Bedroom,2 Bathroom,
    > Aprox 988sq ft
    > Monthly rent: $750 (utilities included)
    > Security Deposit:$500(refundable)
    > Lease Term : As long as you wished
    > Pets Policy : Well Trained Pets are Allowed
    > Address of my house:150 Lafayette Ave Geneva, NY 14456
    > UTILITIES
    > Dryer/washer
    > TV
    > Deep Freeze Fridge
    > Microwave
    > Wireless internet connection
    > Heater
    > Air condition
    > Spacious closets
    > Contact My Husband on:0112348057891138 or +2348057891138
    > E-mail:
    > Lease Application will be sent to you to complete as soon as i hear back from you about your interest and readiness to continue with the rental process and other documentations will be processed in your name ones i have your complete application, then keys and the house documents will be shipped to you via the UPS or FEDEX SERVICE .The apartment is available for rent for 3 years at the moment, so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit and first month rent is required before moving in…Feel free to contact us, via email or phone for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you.Get back to me ASP if u are interested let me give u the rental application form to be filled.
    > Best Regard
    > Winifred

  • watch out!!!  On January 27, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    Watch out, they are still using guillaume charleux, guillaumecharleux5@gmail.com to try and trick you into paying.

    It is very obvious, that is can’t be a serious offer, I was just interested how they are further proceeding, so take care!!!!!

    You sounded cool in with something about yourself and I am so glad reading back from you knowing we shall soon finish the renting protocols with me affirm you as my flatmate. Thanks for your compliments and i am 27..hope not too old for you….lol..:)

    Rent amount
    However the rent again per month is 400 euro + utilities of 50 euro = 450 euro is to be paid just once at the beginning of every month so you do not have to pay any more fee and a security deposit 650 euro which is refundable at the end of your stay in the room. Total amount to pay =1100 euro.

    But i spoke with my mother about your situation and she has said the least/minimum she could go for the monthly rent is 350 and security deposit is 400. So the total to pay for a start would be 750 euro. Tell me if this is okay and cool for you.

    I am the very busy type and do not have time because i return home very late at night and never have time to go out unless weekend.

    Address
    My house is located at Avenue des Champs Elysees 83, 75008 Paris, France

    Location and neighborhood
    If you are familiar with the city, as you know, my house is located in the city centre close to train stations and bus stations. Subway services goes through lines M1,M2 and M6 which are the George V and Franklin Rosevelt stations with line M9. All leading into other parts of the city. Its just a few metres walk to the Virgin store and the Pizza Pino. Its 12 mins walk to the Le Balzac cinema and about 17mins walk to the famous Charles de Gaulle-Etoile.. Like you know its located in the central heart of the city linked to many parts and close to the post office, restaurants, cinemas,groceries,central market and bakeries aswell etc.

    you can search my house using google maps at http://maps.google.com/ and put in my address to get the exact location

    I am sorry, i have to fully confirm your interest in my room and you as my flatmate before the contract can be sent to you.

    Terms
    1. You need to read and understand the tenement agreement form that will guarantee you that the room has been reserve for you.

    2. The first month rent + security deposit has to be paid by direct transfer to my mother by western union upon confirmation of agreement.

    Contract Preparation
    For the contract to be prepared, I will like you to send me the following details:

    - Your full name
    - Your move in & move out dates
    - Current address where you shall recieve your original copies of the documents and receipt..
    - A scanned copy of your identity for verification of identity as i will send you mine aswell together with the contract documents to your email.

    You can stop searching for flatmate if you think we shall make great share as i think we shall make perfect flatmate.

    Get back to me with your confirmation if you agree to the terms and condition of renting my room.

    If you leave me your phone number, i will be able to get in touch with you directly to fasten the whole rental protocols.

    Your flatmate
    Guillaume C. Charleux
    French mobile: +33625423154
    UK Mobile: +447024015601

  • Mberrie  On February 17, 2010 at 10:50 am

    From: sdsarah@gmail.com
    Reply To: winifred.2009@hotmail.com

    the email was as stated above- west africa, etc., etc.

    I’m in Alaska and this email appeared almost instantly!

    I clearly assumed it was a scam and this confirms I was correct.

  • Alexis Brille  On February 19, 2010 at 7:34 am

    Add Jeremiah Edward or Jeremiah Melbo to the list (jeremiah.melbo@hotmail.com).

  • Don  On March 3, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    another one..

    “Viaud Amandine”
    Date: Mercredi 3 mars 2010, 18h07

    thanks for the warnings..

  • guillaume  On March 4, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    About the abuse identity of Guillaume Charleux, they also use:
    gcharleux@yahoo.com
    cool_charleux@yahoo.com

  • Marly  On May 15, 2010 at 6:23 am

    Do not trust Kelvin Rodger. This person told me the exact address of the house that I wanted to rent. Gave me fake pictures and told me to fill out the rental application with very personal information I was alittle sceptical so I googled the organization that they were so called “volenteering” for. Then I found out it was a scam.

    This was the email:

    Hello

    Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my home.Yes the property is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the property now that we are not around.Myself and wife just traveled to London United Kingdom for a programme called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism, HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education, the programme is taking place in major countries in Europe and Africa which are UK, Spain,Germany,South Africa,Ghana.We will be away for 3 t0 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my property for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
    Here are details of the property:

    FEATURES :
    Laundry
    Electric Range
    Electric Heat

    AMENITIES:
    Air Conditioning
    Patio/Party Deck
    Cable TV
    Ceiling Fans
    24 hours Internet service
    Dishwasher
    Firepit
    Garbage Disposal
    Microwave
    security alarm
    Pets Allowed
    Refrigerator
    Washer / Dryer

    Rent: $750 including utilities
    Security deposit:$375
    Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to recieve your email as soon as possible.

    I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the property and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information.
    =========== RENT APPLICATION FORM ============
    PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

    Please answer these questions below if you are Interested
    1)Your Full Name_________________________ ____________
    2)Present Address(where you reside now) & Phone ________________________ __
    3)How old are you___________________________ __
    4)Are you married _ _____________________________ _____
    5)How many people will be living in the apartment __ _________________________
    6)Do you have a pet ____ __________________________ ___________
    7)Do you have a car _______ _______________________ ____________
    8)Occupation ____________ _________________
    9)How long are you willing to stay _______ ____________________-
    10)When do you intend to move in ___

    Here is my contact phone number +447024064918
    Hope to read from you as soon as possible. Thanks and GOD bless you.

    Cheers!

  • Kat Bebbington  On May 23, 2010 at 8:50 am

    Nicole McPharlane
    nmcpharlane@hotmail.com
    She got in touch offering me a knock-out price for beautiful canberra apartment, she has a scanned passport and licence but its a scam, she asked me to send money to her ‘husband’ mickey via western union and is claiming not to have recieved it but western union can confirm that she has…
    Do not send any info to this person!
    Hope this helps others not to fall into the trap I did!

    • wannee  On January 13, 2011 at 4:11 am

      I just received the contact from Nicole McPharlane. Thanks for your warning and this is her propaganda.

      I saw your advert on share-accommodation.net. My apartment is fully furnished with bills included, the rent is: $500AUD Per Month, Bond is $500AUD). It has a 24 inch flat screen Tv on the wall/dvd/cd player, fully air conditioning including washing machine/ Dishwasher,telephone line, high speed internet facilities, balcony, Dryer, microwave, it also has a Private entrance, Private Bath, Phone jack, TV, Cable jack, Parking space etc.

      Address: 8 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia.

      Please note that I’m only looking to rent the property to a very discipline person,cool headed and an understand. After renting the apartment you can bring visitors of your own but must be nice person.
      NB:
      I request that you send me a scanned copy of your Id for reference and if possibly copy of ID or INTL Passport or Driver’s License as i need to know more about you before renting the property to you. And again will be very much appreciating if you could advice me of your work place and what you do for a living.

      Your opinion, move in date, intended duration of stay will be highly appreciated in other to proceed with the contract.

    • Sook-Ja Rebecchi  On May 8, 2011 at 2:04 am

      WATCH OUT!
      she uses the same email address but calls herself “Peta Mcpharlane” . This is her add:
      Hello,

      I saw your advert on share-accommodation.net. My apartment is fully furnished with bills included, the rent is: $550AUD Per Month, Bond is $500AUD). It has a 24 inch flat screen Tv on the wall/dvd/cd player, fully air conditioning including washing machine/ Dishwasher,telephone line, high speed internet facilities, balcony, Dryer, microwave, it also has a Private entrance, Private Bath, Phone jack, TV, Cable jack, Parking space etc.

      Address: 8 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia..

      Please note that I’m only looking to rent the property to a very discipline person, cool headed and an understand. After renting the apartment you can bring visitors of your own but must be nice person.
      NB:
      I request that you send me a scanned copy of your Id for reference and if possibly copy of ID or INTL Passport or Driver’s License as i need to know more about you before renting the property to you. And again will be very much appreciating if you could advice me of your work place and what you do for a living.

      Your opinion, move in date, intended duration of stay will be highly appreciated in other to proceed with the contract.

      BOND IS REFUNDABLE AT YOUR EXIT.

      I await to hear from you.

      Peta.

  • Jean  On June 1, 2010 at 2:38 am

    Xavier Laval
    cheaprent77@yahoo.com

    He offer a very nice and cheap apartment in Brussels on well-known werbsites. This is his first reply:

    Hello,
    Thanks very much for your Kind interest in my apartment, i am delighted to let you know that my apartment is presently available now even for long and

    short term periods.Presently,no one is occupying my apartment and it will be a great privilege renting you my Nice apartment located at the city center. My

    apartment is located at 56 Rue des Aduatiques, 1040 Etterbeek. You are free to go and view the apartment.
    Little Introduction about myself, I am Mr Laval Xavier whom originated from Belgium.My father is from Belgium while my Mother is from UK.Actually, I

    inherited the apartment from my late father whom i lost in a motor accident together with my Mother last year December.Since after the incidence,i have been

    taking total control of the flat but due to the fact that i am presently working and earning my living in UK,i am putting the nice apartment for rent and it

    will be a great opportunity renting it to you if you love it and you can afford the price.Also,if you can accept my terms and conditions.

    DETAILS ABOUT MY APARTMENT……….

    TERMS IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WHICH IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

    1. The Tenant Will be of good character and must show his/her utmost interest in renting my apartment.

    2a.Due to my past experiences of meeting unserious tenants in the past which make me to waste my time and that of my lawyer in preparation of the legal

    documents,the deposit payment will be paid before my coming over to view you my apartment.If after viewing you my apartment and it was not the same with the

    pictures i sent you,then your deposit payment will be refunded back to you.

    (b) If it is about the security of your payment,your money will be well secured.We will both sign a contract documents before the exchange of money and my

    coming over.It will be clearly stated in the contract documents that and you view my apartment,then you are not satisfy with the inside,you are free to

    request for the refund of your deposit payment and it will be refunded back to you in full.

  • Lindsay  On June 9, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    I got an email scam after posting an advert on Craigslist for a Paris apartment. It is from someone claiming to be a Julie Galhaut My radar went up when I saw that the ID picture she sent was expired and her French was simply atrocious. It was clearly done on Google translator.
    Emails:
    I have an Excellent furnished 1 bedroom apartment ready for immediate
    occupancy. Bright, Sunny & Spacious .newly paint including walls, and
    ceilings!,new window coverings, En-suite bathroom.
    This home is bright, clean, and in a nice quiet mature neighborhood.
    Schools and playgrounds are in walking distance.Utilities are totally
    in the rent.This home boasts appliances: washer,dryer,fridge,Microwave and
    stove.it include everything,cable,phone,electricity , gas and
    water and most of all high speed wireless internet connection and
    Security available at all hours.
    The room is 11×15 and has windows and one closet,
    there is one more closet just outside the bedroom , rooms is
    furnished with a queen size bed.living room is 15×15 and has
    couch,A/C,TV and Laundry.It is located at
    rue du Colonel Combes. 75007
    Rent is EURO 650
    Refundable security and damage deposit:EURO 450
    Terms of Lease:
    Rent & Security deposit required
    ALL Pets allowed
    (will consider small pets, for small cleaning fee upon departure of
    tenant). Looking for a quiet renter
    ____________________________

    Lindsay
    Je suis tellement content que vous êtes intéressé par mon appartement. Et pour la question de l’APT, l’APT est maintenant disponible alors si vous le voulez et je peux réserver le apt pour vous jusqu’à quand vous voulez déplacer en, je suis actuellement à Londres pour un cours qui est la raison pour laquelle je veux quelqu’un là, permettez-moi de savoir quand ou peut-être je vais juste arrêter de chercher des locataires.
    Mais cela dépend du fait que je veux connaître vos capacités financières et le fait que vous allez payer le loyer involved.I voulez-vous de prouver votre capacité financière de payer le loyer parce que j’ai vu tant d’expériences que je ne voudrais pas la même situation se répète et je ne voudrais pas tomber à nouveau une victime. Je ne veux pas de votre paiement en advance.I ci-joint mon ID afin que vous puissiez me voir et de savoir qui vous faites affaire avec
    et mon avocat est prêt à vous rencontrer pour la visualisation de l’appartement.
    attente de vous lire, sur la façon de procéder

  • Th  On July 2, 2010 at 5:55 am

    The names are Sophie Morand and Elisabeth Maria or something like that. I think someone stole there identity because someone send me a copy of the ID of Sophie Morand.

    Emails :

    maria_winter35@yahoo.de
    morand_sophie@yahoo.com

    The two similar emails :
    Thanks for the introduction of your self,you really sound great…. never mind i can reserve the room for you till your arrival date and since there is a perfect procedure that we both have to undergo before you can proceed with the payment.

    However If you really have interest in renting the room just let me have this request below
    -FULL NAME,
    -YOUR EXACT ARRIVAL DATE,
    -YOUR DEPARTURE DATE,
    -YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS
    -SCANNED COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT ID,

    So that i can quickly instruct our family lawyer to prepare the tenant agreement form for you, to see the terms and condition of the contract and if
    you are okay with the terms and condition then you can proceed with the 1month rent and securtiy deposit to my mother in United Kingdom Via western union money transfer so that the room can be reserve for you till your arrival date because there are alot of people that also have interest in renting the room,but my mother prefer the most serious person who pay her first..

    The signed agreement form will be send to you first through attached mail(with the scanned page of my international passport).for you to read and understand,after which you will proceed with the payment ,i’ll now send you the original copy through a registered courier to your address for you to sign and bring along with you when moving in. Have a nice day,Looking forward in hearing from you.

    Best Regards

    Thanks for your respond and also for the introduction of your self ,you really sound great,never mind i can reserve the apartment for you since there is a perfect procedure that we both have to undergo before you can proceed with the payment.

    However If you really have interest in renting the room just let me have your

    FULL NAME,
    YOUR EXACT ARRIVAL DATE,
    YOUR DEPARTURE DATE,
    YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS
    A SCANNED COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT ID,

    So that i can quickly instruct our family lawyer to prepare the tenant agreement form for you, to see the terms and condition of the contract and if you are okay with the terms and condition then you can proceed with the first month rent and the security depositLondon Via western union money transfer so that the apartment can be reserve and secure for you till your arrival date and the security deposit will be refund to you when you are moving out of the apartment so i want you to follow this instruction because there are alot of people that also have interest in renting the room,but my mother prefer the most serious person who pay her first.

    .. The signed agreement form will be send to you first through attached mail.for you to read and understand,after which you will proceed with the payment ,i’ll now send you the original copy through a registered courier to your address for you to bring along with you when moving in and you will be more than happy when you get to the apartment .
    to my parents in

    Répondre

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    Thouement Heloise
    à bpa

    afficher les détails 14:34 (Il y a 10 minutes)

    ———- Forwarded message ———-
    From: Thouement Heloise
    Date: 2010/7/2
    Subject: Fwd: Familie lawyer
    To: bpa@bchbruun.com

    Dear Madam,

    I’m sorry to join you that way but I’m looking for an appartment in Copenhaguen, and two girls, 29 years old, are proposing me some wonderful appartment (double bed, wonderful kitchen, private bathroom, swimming pool for one of them) with a really good emplacement for only 300€/month. Both have a mum working in UK (but not in the same city), both dad are dead, and they send to me the two followings emails, which are in fact the same. One of them said to me that
    Lisbet Andersen was her family lawyer, so I am joigning you, because I find that is a really weird situation.

    I hope you will understand why I’m writing to you and answer me something wich could help me to understand what’s happening, and why they are sending me the same email.
    It’s not such an emergency, but I have to give quickly my money in order to reserve the place, and I don’t want to do it if I don’t understand the situation.

    Thank you.
    Best regards
    Héloïse Thouement.

  • Sharon Baumgartner  On July 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    Can anyone tell me if Ah Paris is a legitimate organization? Has anyone rented from them? If so, did you have any difficulty getting your deposit back?

  • Ronda  On August 10, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Apt Scam in Paris:
    I have seen variations on this online, but here is the current scammer identity:
    Florence Nowak
    Ad on Craigslist:
    Recently renovated: 3 bedrooms +guest room, 2 bathrooms, large balcony, elevator Large (93sqm) newly renovated apartment with all modern facilities in residential complex across in the neigbourhood. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and a spacious living room and as well as a large terrace with sitting area and open space kitchen.The apartment is located in a quiet residential complex across the street from the neighbourhood and walking distance to various transportation means and shopping centers.
    WEEKLY RENT 100 Euros
    GUARANTY ASKED EMAIL:…………….florence.nowak@yahoo.com
    florence.nowak@yahoo.com
    cats are OK – purrr
    dogs are OK – wooof
    Location: Centre

    THEN THIS REPLY:
    Thank you for your interest. Also sorry for the late reply but I had a lot to work and this is the time I could reply. As you can see I have available the apartment located in central Paris ,with 3rooms,because I moved with my job to London and I need money to pay the rent here.

    This is the main reason I want to rent at this price and also to find a good person for my apartment…. I can rent you the apartment for short or long term stay because I have a contract here in London for a long period……I’m the owner of the apartment and the apartment is located in a silent and quiet street… It has a separate entrance with a nice courtyard in front…..he apartment consists of living room with TV, DVD player. Separate fully furnished kitchen alcove,washing machine.. Very big luxurious bathrooms with jacuzzi seating 2, Separate shower. Towels and Linen included. All utilities included. Complimentary WI-FI internet access.water,electricity,cable,parking,airconditioning,fireplace,dishwasher,microwave,refrigerator,washing machine and dryer)

    Do see below my requirement for various prices of stay and get back to me…….

    SHORT STAYS:
    1 person € 25/night
    2 people € 40/night
    3 people €50/night
    4 people €60/night;
    Utilities included.
    SHORT TERM MONTHLY RENTAL:
    1 person €350/month
    2 people €400/month
    3 people €450/month
    4 people € 500 month
    Utilities included.
    LONG TERM MONTHLY RENTAL:
    (minimum stay of 6 months)
    1 person € 250 month
    2 people € 300 month
    3 people € 350 month
    4 people € 400 month
    Utilities included.
    A refundable security deposit of 400Euro is require for all booking and to be refunded if you left the apartment undamaged.

    Address:28 Rue du Cherche-Midi 75006 Paris

    KINDLY WRITE INDICATING:
    ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES, LENGHT OF STAY
    NUMBER OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN
    THANKS

    THEN THIS:
    Okay,for the entire month of September,i require 500euro plus a refundable security deposit of 400euro.I am glad that you are interested to rent the flat. As you can see in the photos the flat is fully furnished. The rental cost include all the bills and council tax. I work at the University Hospital of London ( I am a surgeon ). The flat is empty right now so you can move there anytime you want. Before i do flat reservation for you i need to be sure that you are 100% interested to rent it. Last week a student from Paris called me to arrange a viewing so he can rent the flat. I took 2 days free from my work and when i arrived in Paris i never meet him. I have spent some cash with this trip for nothing. I don’t want to make the trip again and maybe never meet you. I don’t like the time wasters. Now i want a warranty that you have the money and also that you are interested to rent the flat.

    Don’t worry on how you will receive the keys or get back your security deposit,i have arranged that with one of my French neighbourhood friend Son who promise to do that.He is a Pharmacist by profession and currently in United Kingdom(London) for a couple of months doing a 3 months research on pharmacy,which i am quite sure he is through with the research and also,believe that he suppose to return to Paris sooner.I suggest you write him to conclude the rental process asap and confirm to him your move in date.His name is Desfosses Edouard & you can reach him via email: desfossesedouard@yahoo.com.
    Regards
    Florence

  • Janeene  On September 7, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Here are some scammers that contacted us about rooms in Germany. We always ask for photos, sometimes the photos don’t look like a german apartment, sometimes they say they have no photos, or they use photos from other peoples ads. We always ask to look at the apartment first or if we can have someone look on our behalf (bluff them). You will soon learn if they are genuine or not.

    glusingcora@yahoo.com just landed

    angela.b.power@gmail.com just landed

    ifrimcristinel@gmail.com just landed

    georgehead10@gmail.com just landed

    armina.reichel@yahoo.com just landed

    Fifi (fifijama01@yahoo.com) just landed

    Judith Feleki-Dengel [judith205@hotmail.com] craigslist

    Diana Franklin [dianafrank255@yahoo.com] craigslist

    Joshua Marthius [akinscde@hotmail.com] craigslist

    Mary July [julymary66@yahoo.com] wg-gesucht

    Fried Besen [fried.besen@yahoo.com] wg-gesucht

    Hope this helps someone….

    • Ishan Khosla  On September 20, 2010 at 9:25 am

      Thank you guys for saving me. Ifrim Cristine contacted me and wanted money in advance. By chance I googled her name and this website came up.

      Thanks!

    • Janeene  On October 5, 2010 at 5:35 am

      Diana Franklin [dianafrank255@yahoo.com] craigslist IP address is nigerian 41.155.58.191

    • Marie  On October 12, 2010 at 7:59 pm

      THANKS so much for this post!

      another from Ifrim Cristine:
      “Hello*
      * **
      * ***
      **
      *
      A well furnished studio apartment*.The
      apartment is well
      maintained.It is
      really cool and lovely sunny flat, fully furnished: TV, washing
      machine, microwave, blankets,sheets, towels,fridge,DVD, beds.and all
      communication possibilities,gas heating. Internet facility is
      available.where are you coming from?
      **
      Including Utilities and also kitchen utensil is in the apartment.* *
      Interested person should write for further details.

      Sincerely,* ** ** *

      Ifrim* ** ** *
      **”

      (Lots of stars!)

  • Fred  On September 15, 2010 at 5:36 am

    EUR770 COZY ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT (Rue d’Odessa 75014)

    Date : 2010-08-11, 11:14AM CEST
    Répondre à : hous-phz8z-1892434232@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

    This apartment is set in the lively Montparnasse area,on the left bank of the River Seine are amongst some of the finest bistros,cafés and shops the city has to offer. he Jardin du Luxembourg,observatoire de Paris and Tour Eiffel are all within easy reach..nearby Metro links provide easy access to the rest of the city.

    Set in a typical Parisian building,these apartment reflect their surroundings perfectly with elegant décor and well equipped with essential amenities and all the comforts of home.

    This apartment is fully furnished and it includes:

    Bed

    Tv

    Kitchen

    Air condition

    Heating

    Washing machine

    Dryer

    Internet

    spacious living room

    Available now for short and long term rent

    Contact me for more pictures

    Thanks for this. I responded to an apartment post on craigslist in Vienna, Austria and the reply address came back as swagatt2010@gmail.com (Antoine Lecointre). Scammer lists apartment as “Ferchergasse , Vienna”

    Thanks for the tip.

    July 11, 2010 9:30 AM
    Anonymous said…
    Quite right : Antoine Lecointre, replying as swagatt2010@gmail.com, is a scammer. I received a message from him for a flat in Paris, offering something too good to be real.

    See his description below :

    The apartment located at,4 Rue Dumont d’Urville,75116 Paris, France.The apartment are set in a prime location in the very heart of Paris. Many of the major sights and attractions are within very easy reach with the iconic Arc de Triomphe and beautiful tree lined Avenue des Champs-Elysées both just a five minute walk away. The River Seine is a short stroll from the apartment with the Eiffel Tower just across the river and the Louvre a short walk along its banks. Fantastic shops, fine restaurants and key business areas are all easily reached.The apartment are just a short walk from Alma Marceau, George V and Kléber Metro stations.Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport is just under 30km away and can be reached by train and shuttle services.

  • Sarah  On October 1, 2010 at 11:52 am

    Two scammers in Amsterdam, as soon as I proposed a visit, they stopped replying…
    cullie_moore00@yahoo.com
    maria_barkerh@hotmail.com

  • Janssen  On October 2, 2010 at 8:40 am

    New scam: http://paris.en.craigslist.org/vac/1978097500.html

    - Advert Craigslist September 28th.
    - Requested to fill out form (agency not registered). Woman calls herself Kate Hagi.
    - Asked to provide deposit of 600 euro’s in advance. First paypal is ok; asked to transfer to person: shawannamoore@aol.com. Then we get e-mail mentioning that accountant of Kate has alerted her that paypal has been hacked, and then we get request to wire via Western Union.
    - The same apartment is for rent for 680 per night via housing website for expatriates. Quite a difference.
    - We get a phone number of Kate, that is picked up by a gentleman that does not speak english well, aparently her assistant (Nigerian???)

  • Janeene  On October 5, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Do you know how to check IP addresses? When you have the email open click on View on the top tool bar, then options. Then look for the last “received from” in square brackets This will be the IP address. Then copy and look it up on this site http://whatismyipaddress.com/ip Then you will be able to tell if it is from Nigeria….

  • Liann  On January 29, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Very interesting reading, I can add to this as I am currently looking for a flat in Paris and have managed in one week to get 3 scams for flats. Luckily I read this board and saw the suggestion about the email header. FYI, emailtrackpro is excellent for this and easy to use…they’re offering a 15 day trial right now too!

    Watch out for Alberto Molly, Sorrento Aurelio and Nathan Hugo! Seems Italian names are the latest big thing and all of them are ‘currently’ based in the UK for study and provided UK phone numbers. I even managed to speak to one of them so beware….I traced him back to Algeria and the others to Morocco and Nigeria.

    Good luck with your searches folks!

  • Víctor  On February 10, 2011 at 10:29 am

    If any people see Víctor Eduardo Costas Comesaña asking you for a rent, that will be a Scam.

    I have been scamed by Maria simons and she or he has my passport and personal dats so he can use that for scamming other people.

  • juan  On June 13, 2011 at 5:32 am

    I THINK THAT HERE WE HAVE ANOTHER MORE…blessmoihustleable@yahoo.de
    SHE IS CALLED ALEXANDRA OENAL, SHE WANT TO RENT TO A APPARTMENT IN MUNCHEN…GERMANY…IS ANOTHER SCAMMER LIKE…just_maria1989@yahoo.com
    i was a victim of she…

    • Monika  On July 6, 2011 at 11:08 am

      Alaxandra Oenal also wants to rent an apartment in Frankfurt/Main in Germany (the offer ist almost too perfect) – she uses [ooyafunmitie@yahoo.de] for mails.
      I was no victim, because I found the entry on this side!
      Thanks a lot for that!!

    • Watcher  On August 13, 2011 at 5:13 pm

      Alexandra Oenal also offers to rent to you two furnished bedrooms in an apartment in München in Germany. The offer is very attractive. She says, she is now for a new job in Scotland and wants to contact you over skype. She uses now for mails.

    • Roberto  On February 29, 2012 at 2:56 pm

      Alexandra Oenal has an offer in the web http://www.studenten-wg.de. I was looking for a flat in Munich and she offered a place in the center for a very good price. The mail she (or he) used was gbounebemieledami@yahoo.de. I even received some pictures of the room.

      I must thank the creators of this blog because it helped me a lot not to be deceived.

  • Val  On July 12, 2011 at 1:05 am

    ALEXANDRA OENAL also frankfurtlokan@yahoo.de
    She offers an apartment in Frankfurt, she says, she is now in Scotland, and she wants the money via Western Union. The apartment is simply perfect and the price is to low. I had doubt, that’s why I googled her name… I saw this site by accident! THANK YOU!! Now I don’t have any doubts…

  • momo  On August 12, 2011 at 5:24 am

    ALEXANDRA OENAL also using claudioa0011@yahoo.de
    I also had doubt, thank you for your posts!!

  • jojo  On September 15, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Alexandra Oenal also using gbemilekeoluwami@yahoo.de
    thaks to this site I know the truth! she is scammer!
    But before knowing the truth I send her an email I was uncounsciuos but luckly d I didn’t send her anything. :(

  • natalie  On October 25, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Alexandra Oenal is using oluwamakemebigger@yahoo.de.
    She advertised an apartment on the german site studenten-wg.de. The offert was just too good to be true. She send me the address of ”her” apartment and i decided to check. The people living there had no idea about her and the apartment wasnt for rent either.
    Take care guys, dont be scamed by such garbage of the society!!!

  • Dribblery  On October 29, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Alexandra Oenal is also using showermeurfavourlord@yahoo.de. As already posted here, she offers an apartment in Frankfurt/Main, Grempstraße. I started to doubt cause of the very low price and checked her name with Google. Fortunately I discovered this site before I could send her money! Thanx to all guys here and take care of these scammers!

  • Jason Beesley  On December 20, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Jacob Robert jacobrobert68@yahoo.com
    6:08 AM (7 hours ago)
    to me

    Thanks for showing interest in my apartment, I will like you to know that this unit available for short and long time rent, Let me introduce myself by saying am a contractor who deal’s with building of tankers, self employed and the owner of his own company. I just move in few month ago to Manila Philippines to set up a new outlet and continue from there. I resided in the apartment with my family before i relocated to Manila. Am looking for a responsible person who can take care of my apartment like his/her own property, so when ever i come around to check out and see it is looking good. this available for immediately moving

    This unique 2 bedroom apartment available for $600 per month and damages deposit $600 including the utilities which i think is not too much… I have only one bedroom to offer out of the 2 bedroom why the other room will be left vacant, the property is located at: 148 E William St San Jose, CA 95112, USA. Before we move forward you we have to promise to take of the apartment with open heart, love and clean to occupy the home and put all my worries off concerning the maintained of the apartment. Since am not around due to my work. As i told you earlier in the apartment listing so i will like you to drive by to the building today to view the exterior check out where is the apartment located and get back to me if it’s okay by so we can move forward from there.

    Thanks for taking your time in writing me and hope to hear back from you
    Regards

  • Jason Beesley  On December 20, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    John McGuire jmcguire9001@yahoo.com
    Dec 18 (2 days ago)
    to me

    Thanks for your interest in my apartment. I am a professional piano/music theory teacher, I’m easy going and friendly. I like Music and have deep interests in travelling. I respect every religion and love to hang around with people and i am definitely not a trouble maker and very helpful in nature. I am currently living in Manilla – Philippine and I will be here for long that is why am looking for a clean and responsible person as a roommate to live in my apartment. The apartment is located at: 417 East Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

    Its a spacious and lovely 2-bedroom fully furnished apartment with utilities included. The kitchen is well equipped. I want you to know that I am a kind and honest man and I spent a lot on my property that you are interested in renting, so I will solicit for your absolute maintenance of the apartment and I would want you to treat it as your own, I would like you to keep it tidy always

    The rental fees is $425 per month including utilities and the damage deposit is $425. I know you will be wondering why the rent is so cheap. Well I am not after the money, what am after is the welfare of my apartment. I will like you to drive by to the building today to view the exterior of the building for you to get a better view of the building and get back to me so that I can forward you the full interior pictures to you to have an idea how beautiful and spacious the inside looks and we can proceed to the application form.

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Regards
    John

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  • julie  On December 22, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Oh I am so sad, I have been fooled too!
    Alexandra oenal is using amakeepgoingforwardijn@yahoo.de on student-wg
    A very nice placed apartment in center munich. Her scam is very well established. As I had doubt she proposed to me an other option than western union payment and she sent me her passeport. I started to think that it was real!
    Thank you very much for your warning! Unfortunatelly this website is not referenced on Google!

    • ruedeseine  On December 23, 2011 at 9:55 am

      >>Unfortunatelly this website is not referenced on Google!<<

      It most certainly is referenced on Google. Just type "paris housing scams" in Google search and see what comes up.

  • Joyce  On January 13, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Dear All, i recently saw an ad in Australia website for rents. and found the ad for renting house. and they pose saying the same thing abt going for a program.
    Below is the email reply:

    Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my apartment.Yes the Apartment is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the Apartment now that am not around.I just traveled to west africa for a programme called Empowering Youth to Fight Racism,HIV/AIDS, Poverty and Lack of Education, the programme is taking place in major countries in Europe and Africa which are UK, Spain,Germany,South Africa,Ghana.We will be away for 3 to 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my Apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?
    Here are details of the Apartment:

    Bedroom:1
    Bathroom:1
    FEATURES :
    Laundry
    Electric Range
    Electric Heat
    Garage

    AMENITIES:
    Air Conditioning
    Cable TV
    Ceiling Fans
    24 hours Internet service
    Dishwasher
    Garbage Disposal
    Microwave
    Pets Allowed
    Refrigerator
    Washer / Dryer

    Rent:$150 per week or $600 per month
    Bond:$600
    Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to recieve your email as soon as possible.

    I am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the Apartment and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information.

    *********RENT APPLICATION FORM********

    (Private and Confidential)

    Also, Pls let me get answer to the application below :-
    1)Your Full Name ?
    2)Your Full Address Where You Reside Right Now ?
    3)Reachable Mobile Phone Number ?
    4)Age ?
    5) Sex ?
    6)Are You Married ?
    7)How many people will be living in the apartment?
    8)Do You have a Pet ?
    9)Copy of Photo ID..(Optional)?
    10)Do You have a Car ?
    11)Occupation ?
    12) Citizen Of Which Country ?
    13)How Long Did You Want To Stay ?
    14)What Is Your Moving In Date ?
    15) How Many Month Rent Are You Willing To Pay ( First 1month rent + Bond) or If You Pay ( First 2months rent + Bond) And Get 1 Month Free…So which one do you prefer ?

    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 in your name and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i want you to stick to your words,We are putting everything into God’s hand,so please do not let us down in this property of ours and God bless you more as you do this.Hope to read from you as soon as possible.
    Thanks and GOD bless you.
    I look forward to hearing from you asap.

    Cheers!

    the email is send under the name david motu ;

    please beware. i hav sen an email to the website admin for futher action

  • Karen  On January 18, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Adsinusa.com–scammer Melissa Chapman

  • Niesey  On February 8, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Horrible people. Using God as a way to do their evil

    Hello,

    Calvary greetings, i would like you to know that it is still very much
    available for rent, i am only willing to give it out to a Good and
    Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable apartment and
    available to move in as soon as possible. May the Peace of the Good Lord
    be with you.

    Fees :

    1320 STANLEY DR
    Toms River, NJ 08753 ( i do believe you know the area very well, you can move in as soon as possible if you wish.)

    Per Month : $700 ( Including Utilities )
    Security / Deposit : $300 (REFUNDABLE )
    2Bedroom 2Bath
    # Central Air Conditioning
    Long term lease available

    APARTMENT FEATURES:
    ** True 2 Bedroom
    **** Hardwood Floors
    **** BIG Living Room Shared W/ Kitchen **** Brand New Cabinets-Stove
    &Refrigerator

    if you are still interested in it, let me know so i can send you the pictures and copy of
    lease contract agreement.

    **I would like you to know that i am giving this home out to you because i
    just relocated to West Africa , Nigeria for the Missionary work and have a
    4 years course.. so my family and i have decided that we would be moving
    to our other home when we get back. so you can stay for as long as you
    wish to.i would like you to send me the below details:

    Full name:
    Present address :
    Occupation :
    Age :
    Phone Number :
    When you are planning on moving in :
    Credit Statues :
    Period of time you are planning to stay, cos i wont be moving back to it:
    Do you smoke :
    Do you work late night :
    How many people would be moving in with you :

    There is no Registration fee and agency fee, since you are dealing
    directly with me the Landlord. The Security Deposit would be needed as a
    Security Bond in order for the keys and paperwork along side with Lease
    Contract agreement to
    be sent to you. so i would also need to send the
    receipts to you, should in case it would be needed. I would like you to
    know that you are free to contact me at any time.

    After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest and then let
    you know my terms. Pets are allowed.I hope to hear from you soonest.

    God Bless
    Rev Phillip David
    Phone Number : 0112347025588594

  • Tom  On February 11, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Hello there,
    does anybody believe that this is scam? … email attached.

    Thanks for the reply, I work as a building engineer and i must tell you that am a very busy person, i leave home for work as early as 7:30am and return at 10:30 pm at night, because presently am working on a site project, never mind i can reserve the room for you till your arrival date since there is a perfect procedure that we both have to undergo before you can proceed with the payment. i live alone in the apartment for now, though i use to share the apartment with my sister before she got married and relocate to another state here in United State. Am renting the apartment out because its vacant and i need a reliable and honest person to be able to share affairs together with if am at home.

    The lease is $700 per month as i earlier wrote in my previous message and additional $700 for Security deposit which is refundable during your departure. And you are entitles to all the utilities and services like water, heat oven,elevator washing machine, dryer, gas cooker,micro-wave, dishwasher,internet charges,electricity bill and others. The minimum rental is one month,then as much as you want.

    My flat address is below so you can check it on map Google.

    The exact address is : XXX Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118, USA

    My international passport has been attached for you to see the exactly person that you are dealing with and to known that you are not transacting with wrong person.i will want you to provide some information for me if you want to rent this room, i will need your exact arrival date and your departure date, also i ll need your current address so that if it warrant to forward the key to the room or any document to you before you come in, i will also like you to get me a copy of your scanned passport photograph to assure your identification or if you don’t have you can scan a photo of you to let me know who am dealing with,your full name is very important also when our lawyer wants to prepare your lease agreement document.

    Finally, you are meant to pay the owner of the apartment who is my sister the first month rent and security deposit fee before the keys and other documents can be release to you, the payment is to be sent to her in her state via bank account transfer because is the most secured payment and we both need to protect each other, my sister is the rightful owner of the apartment and as far as she is married and not in my state, i have to rent out her room and make sure she gets her money. Am doing all these because the apartment is vacant and here is nobody to share and talk with. By doing this will allow me to reserve the room for you till you arrive and also i will need you provide your payment receipt as a reference that you have truly sent payment to her.

    The signed contract agreement form will be attached to you first through mail for you to read and understand,after which you will proceed with the payment ,then i will now send you the original copy through a registered courier to your address for you to sign and bring along with you when you are moving in. Thanks for your understanding.

  • Perli  On March 28, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    I can confirm Julie Galhaut is. She got in touch with me through the website appartager.com, then suggested to write her at

    j.galhaut@yahoo.com

    offering a flat in Paris. An odd, rather vague emails exchange and the incredible price made me suspicious. I have checked the IP, the original message came from Nigeria.

    • Tames  On May 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Agree with Perli, I’m currently in touch with j.galhaut@yahoo.com, and yes, a perfect appartment on the “champs elysees avenue” at a ridiculously price made me search a bit more about that address.

      Thank to you, I’ll stop that exchange and make all possible advertising to stop them.

      Thank you all

      ps : I was also contacted via the website www. appartager.com

  • Tames  On May 7, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    this “Julie Galhaut” comes in fact from nigeria :

    sender IP was 41.138.184.27
    you can find details about that ip here : http://whatismyipaddress.com/ip/41.138.184.27

    Thanks all

  • Tames  On May 7, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I was in touch with this Julie Galhaut, I was also in touch with it through the website www. appartager.com. A perfect room on the champs elysees avenue at a really low price, it was weird. Thanks to this website, I have all convictions I needed.

    Thanks everybody !

  • Ann  On July 18, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Beware: Paris Apartment Scam: Zuzana Hasakova (Craig’s List)
    Booking Forms: Light Real Estate Brokerage (very generic)
    Wired 200 Euros to UK bank:
    Bank account: 90858773
    sort code: 207164
    iban: GB92 BARC 20716490858773
    swiftbic BARCGB22
    Name of Bank: Barclays bank,
    London, West Norwood, UK,
    ACCOUNT NAME: zuzana hasakova
    Promised address: 17 Rue de la Huchette 75005 Paris, France.
    Zuzana’s UK address where we were asked to wire MORE money: 8,NEWTON STREET,CAMDEN TOWN GREATER LONDON WC2B5, UNITED KINGDOM
    We didn’t, and found a very nice place through friend of a friend

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