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		<title>By: Rental Scammers Using Craigslist to Target Landlords - No More Names</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 01:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Rental Scam Circulating Craigslist - Real Estate Investing</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rental Scam Circulating Craigslist - Real Estate Investing</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] being preyed upon either. This is undoubtedly occurring in the property resale market as well. The Real Real Estate in Connecticut blog points out what can happen to landlords and (in the comments section) what can happen to those [...]</description>
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		<title>By: mark hudspeth</title>
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		<dc:creator>mark hudspeth</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>heres an email i got from a scammer-

Hello MARK
thanks for getting back to me,how are you today?i will like to let you know am interested in renting the spot from you for 3-6 months depends on how long you will have the spot available.Below are just some few things you might want to know about me:
am stright,easy going and pretty laid back 28yrs old female....i do not smoke nor drink,am a christian but am not fanatical about my religion as i have always learnt to respect others religion/belief.Sometimes i love going to the beach at my leisure time to observe the wonders of nature,i work for an investment company here in west africa and coming to US cos the company i work for here is looking to open business correspondence in the US,this is my first visit to US and i do really hope to find a good place like yours to live in,if you can reseve the place for me i will surely appreciate that,i know there are several people interested in renting the place from you so am willing to make arrangement for some sort of deposit even with the first month rent so that will show commitment from my part,
And just for you to know that this trip will be sponsored by my employer and every expenses as regards the rent and utilities will be paid in full so you have nothing to worry about as to whether i will be able to pay rent or not,pls be aware that my trip to US is fast approaching and i will appreciate if you get back to me asap to know how we can work things out.Thanks
regards,
CATHY



Her email is - XXXXXX@yahoo.com

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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>heres an email i got from a scammer-</p>
<p>Hello MARK<br />
thanks for getting back to me,how are you today?i will like to let you know am interested in renting the spot from you for 3-6 months depends on how long you will have the spot available.Below are just some few things you might want to know about me:<br />
am stright,easy going and pretty laid back 28yrs old female&#8230;.i do not smoke nor drink,am a christian but am not fanatical about my religion as i have always learnt to respect others religion/belief.Sometimes i love going to the beach at my leisure time to observe the wonders of nature,i work for an investment company here in west africa and coming to US cos the company i work for here is looking to open business correspondence in the US,this is my first visit to US and i do really hope to find a good place like yours to live in,if you can reseve the place for me i will surely appreciate that,i know there are several people interested in renting the place from you so am willing to make arrangement for some sort of deposit even with the first month rent so that will show commitment from my part,<br />
And just for you to know that this trip will be sponsored by my employer and every expenses as regards the rent and utilities will be paid in full so you have nothing to worry about as to whether i will be able to pay rent or not,pls be aware that my trip to US is fast approaching and i will appreciate if you get back to me asap to know how we can work things out.Thanks<br />
regards,<br />
CATHY</p>
<p>Her email is &#8211; <a href="mailto:XXXXXX@yahoo.com">XXXXXX@yahoo.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: Jason Oxoxo</title>
		<link>http://berealct.wordpress.com/2007/05/21/rental-scammers-using-craigslist-to-target-landlords/#comment-16347</link>
		<dc:creator>Jason Oxoxo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This website really should let us post the e-mail address so that others can know to avoid them..
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This website really should let us post the e-mail address so that others can know to avoid them..</p>
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		<title>By: Jason Oxoxo</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jason Oxoxo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I got the same one as Rocio! 
Good day Sir/ Madam,
My name is XXXXX I am 30 years of age and a citizen of the United Kingdom and will be relocating for a short period of two years on a research programme to the United States . As I was reviewing rental adverts, I got particularly interested in your property, I would like you to email me pictures, and I would also like to know the exact fees to be paid monthly and the security deposit in order for me to pass information to my sponsors.
Thanks for your assistance.

Cheers

Sent from XXXXXXX</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got the same one as Rocio!<br />
Good day Sir/ Madam,<br />
My name is XXXXX I am 30 years of age and a citizen of the United Kingdom and will be relocating for a short period of two years on a research programme to the United States . As I was reviewing rental adverts, I got particularly interested in your property, I would like you to email me pictures, and I would also like to know the exact fees to be paid monthly and the security deposit in order for me to pass information to my sponsors.<br />
Thanks for your assistance.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Sent from XXXXXXX</p>
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		<title>By: Dan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If you can&#039;t sort through that obvious BS, and were at all taken in, perhaps you should stick to your local newspaper.

I have some seaside property for you in Arizona.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you can&#8217;t sort through that obvious BS, and were at all taken in, perhaps you should stick to your local newspaper.</p>
<p>I have some seaside property for you in Arizona.</p>
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		<title>By: Regina</title>
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		<dc:creator>Regina</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I recently received a few emails from people who say they are interested in renting as well.  The first was a female who gave lots of information about herself.  What threw me off in the beginning was that she said a cheque will be issued in &quot;excess&quot; amount so that I can refund to her the remainder for her travelling expenses.  I sent back an email asking her more questions and never heard from her again.  The second was a man, George, who says he is on Sabatical leave.  He also said that I will receive a large cheque and to send the remainder back to his travel manager.  Why would his company send me a cheque for my apartment and not send the cheque for this flight to the travel manager?  These people sound like total amateurs who do not even know how to scam.  The funny thing is they all use the same sort of language and probably do not know what a dictionary is.  Reading some of your emails, I know for sure that I was a target.  My advice is that: no matter how good it sounds, and no matter how nice it would be to rent out a place quickly if it sounds fishy...it probably is.  This site is great. Thanks everybody for taking the time to post.  Here are some of the emails I&#039;ve received.

Hello,
 
Compliment of the season and thanks for the quick response Kindly bear with me, i have agree with your rent terms and condition,  Am 26yrs old and a graduate of Foundation Degree Care Management from the  Greenwich University  London. I lived with my parents here in london all my life . I work with Johnlewis Computer Company here in london, UK and i have been transfer to Canada as the Company Marketing Repecentative in this area location and  you can call the company reference office in united state for necessary infomation needed,  i will be moving in by 15th of March 2008 but for now i will first pay for 1 month rent with the security deposit and utility bills.
More so i will need your name and address phone number to enable me foward your details to my company to procure you the check payment and i will confirm when you will recieve the check payment soon as possible Also it might  be of your interest to know that a check will be issue to you in an excess amount,  in which the excess fund of &#039;after you might have deduct your original amount it will be for my furnitures and travelling expencess.
 
Here is my present address below
XXXXXXX,
LONDON
SW 16 2TH
 
 I will fill up the application form and sign the lease in person when i arrive in the canada. I need the following information, so that we can continue from there. FULL NAME ON THE CASHIER CHECK FULL MAILING ADDRESS HOME PHONE NUMBER MOBILE PHONE NUMBER  Also i will move in to the apartment on 15th of March 2008 and i will be very honoured if you could furnish me with the required details so that we can proceed on payment.

Thanks. Regards,

Is this the grammar of a university graduate?

Here is the second one:

Hello Regina,
 
I Appreciate Your Response Towards My Request.I Am Satisfy With The Price($1400/m) And Promise To Be Loyal To You As A Neighbor.I Will Like To Inform You That Am Not Coming With My Family.

I Have To Inform You That My Company Will Be Responsible For The Payment Of The Apartment/Room. And The Payment Is Going To Be Issue Out In Excess On Money Order Or Cheque  On Your Name Or Any One Of Your Choice.
 
Here, I Will Like To Trust You On The Excess On It,Cos That Will Be Use For My Flight(Ticket)And Travel Allowances/Bta To The New House And Other Out Station Allowances.And As Soon As You Get The Payment,Deduct Your Money And Send The Remainder To My Travel Manager For My Flight Ticket 
To Your Country And The New House. 

If You Agree On This Get Back To Me Asap With Your 
Full Information:
NAME:
HOME ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
 
Best Regars,
XXXXXX

And here is the third one:

My name is XXXXXX, am a model (international student) and i am com ming to your country on an assignment which might last me close to 10 months. I came ac cross your apartment posted for rent and am very much interested in renting. I will be using the apartment for 10month and gladly appreciate if you get back with the below details
Asking price+deposited? 
Availability date? 
Please kindly get back to me with the total cost price for 10months. and i will applicate if you can furnish me with the room specification and pictures.Thanks and do hope to hear from you soonest.
email me at: XXXXXX@yahoo.com
XXXXXX
Regards.

They all have the same style of writing.  And all from London.  They do ask questions that are already posted in the ad and ask for pictures which are already there.  I&#039;m pretty mad about this, and will be looking into further to see what I can do about finding out who they are.  Best wishes everybody.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently received a few emails from people who say they are interested in renting as well.  The first was a female who gave lots of information about herself.  What threw me off in the beginning was that she said a cheque will be issued in &#8220;excess&#8221; amount so that I can refund to her the remainder for her travelling expenses.  I sent back an email asking her more questions and never heard from her again.  The second was a man, George, who says he is on Sabatical leave.  He also said that I will receive a large cheque and to send the remainder back to his travel manager.  Why would his company send me a cheque for my apartment and not send the cheque for this flight to the travel manager?  These people sound like total amateurs who do not even know how to scam.  The funny thing is they all use the same sort of language and probably do not know what a dictionary is.  Reading some of your emails, I know for sure that I was a target.  My advice is that: no matter how good it sounds, and no matter how nice it would be to rent out a place quickly if it sounds fishy&#8230;it probably is.  This site is great. Thanks everybody for taking the time to post.  Here are some of the emails I&#8217;ve received.</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Compliment of the season and thanks for the quick response Kindly bear with me, i have agree with your rent terms and condition,  Am 26yrs old and a graduate of Foundation Degree Care Management from the  Greenwich University  London. I lived with my parents here in london all my life . I work with Johnlewis Computer Company here in london, UK and i have been transfer to Canada as the Company Marketing Repecentative in this area location and  you can call the company reference office in united state for necessary infomation needed,  i will be moving in by 15th of March 2008 but for now i will first pay for 1 month rent with the security deposit and utility bills.<br />
More so i will need your name and address phone number to enable me foward your details to my company to procure you the check payment and i will confirm when you will recieve the check payment soon as possible Also it might  be of your interest to know that a check will be issue to you in an excess amount,  in which the excess fund of &#8216;after you might have deduct your original amount it will be for my furnitures and travelling expencess.</p>
<p>Here is my present address below<br />
XXXXXXX,<br />
LONDON<br />
SW 16 2TH</p>
<p> I will fill up the application form and sign the lease in person when i arrive in the canada. I need the following information, so that we can continue from there. FULL NAME ON THE CASHIER CHECK FULL MAILING ADDRESS HOME PHONE NUMBER MOBILE PHONE NUMBER  Also i will move in to the apartment on 15th of March 2008 and i will be very honoured if you could furnish me with the required details so that we can proceed on payment.</p>
<p>Thanks. Regards,</p>
<p>Is this the grammar of a university graduate?</p>
<p>Here is the second one:</p>
<p>Hello Regina,</p>
<p>I Appreciate Your Response Towards My Request.I Am Satisfy With The Price($1400/m) And Promise To Be Loyal To You As A Neighbor.I Will Like To Inform You That Am Not Coming With My Family.</p>
<p>I Have To Inform You That My Company Will Be Responsible For The Payment Of The Apartment/Room. And The Payment Is Going To Be Issue Out In Excess On Money Order Or Cheque  On Your Name Or Any One Of Your Choice.</p>
<p>Here, I Will Like To Trust You On The Excess On It,Cos That Will Be Use For My Flight(Ticket)And Travel Allowances/Bta To The New House And Other Out Station Allowances.And As Soon As You Get The Payment,Deduct Your Money And Send The Remainder To My Travel Manager For My Flight Ticket<br />
To Your Country And The New House. </p>
<p>If You Agree On This Get Back To Me Asap With Your<br />
Full Information:<br />
NAME:<br />
HOME ADDRESS:<br />
TELEPHONE:</p>
<p>Best Regars,<br />
XXXXXX</p>
<p>And here is the third one:</p>
<p>My name is XXXXXX, am a model (international student) and i am com ming to your country on an assignment which might last me close to 10 months. I came ac cross your apartment posted for rent and am very much interested in renting. I will be using the apartment for 10month and gladly appreciate if you get back with the below details<br />
Asking price+deposited?<br />
Availability date?<br />
Please kindly get back to me with the total cost price for 10months. and i will applicate if you can furnish me with the room specification and pictures.Thanks and do hope to hear from you soonest.<br />
email me at: <a href="mailto:XXXXXX@yahoo.com">XXXXXX@yahoo.com</a><br />
XXXXXX<br />
Regards.</p>
<p>They all have the same style of writing.  And all from London.  They do ask questions that are already posted in the ad and ask for pictures which are already there.  I&#8217;m pretty mad about this, and will be looking into further to see what I can do about finding out who they are.  Best wishes everybody.</p>
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		<title>By: Patsy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Patsy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I had our cabin listed  for sale on Craigs List.  This is an e-mail I got today from Mr. XXXXXXX in England.  

__________________________

Hello,
 
Thanks for your mail, am okay with what i have read about this property and I will be buying it with my cash. am not taking any loan .i will be sending an attorney which I know he knows much and have good experience on estate management, he still advice that i should go ahead to purchase the property. Although he is presently out of the state but will be back soon. Well I will be visiting USA by march or April with my family and I need the property to be ready before then.
 
As regards the purchase agreement, I would want it as my review, I will eventually have it filled and signed on my arrival in your place or when my attorney arriver&#039;s there as I am of the opinion that such documents are best filled and signed physically. We can start by our attorney going ahead with the process of purchasing the property while I send advance payment for you to understand that am serious and in order to keep the property too. I will like you to forward to me your name, address and phone # to receive advance payment of 1% to 5% of the total amount in order to keep the property till my attorney comes over to finish the agreement and what ever it take’s to buy the property. Once that is forwarded to me, I will instruct my USA financier to send the payment with a certified USA check, 
Let me know if that sound&#039;s okay with you.
Hope to see your respond soon.
 
Regards
Mr. XXXXXXXX
England
+44 XXXXXXXXX
This # is available from 9 am to 5: 30 pm England time.
 
Attorney Contact Information In England
XXXXXXXXXXXX,
XXXXXXXXXXXX
London N4 3EF.
England
+44 XXXXXXXXXX
 
Contact in USA.
1544 XXXXXXXXXX
Georgia 30097.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had our cabin listed  for sale on Craigs List.  This is an e-mail I got today from Mr. XXXXXXX in England.  </p>
<p>__________________________</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Thanks for your mail, am okay with what i have read about this property and I will be buying it with my cash. am not taking any loan .i will be sending an attorney which I know he knows much and have good experience on estate management, he still advice that i should go ahead to purchase the property. Although he is presently out of the state but will be back soon. Well I will be visiting USA by march or April with my family and I need the property to be ready before then.</p>
<p>As regards the purchase agreement, I would want it as my review, I will eventually have it filled and signed on my arrival in your place or when my attorney arriver&#8217;s there as I am of the opinion that such documents are best filled and signed physically. We can start by our attorney going ahead with the process of purchasing the property while I send advance payment for you to understand that am serious and in order to keep the property too. I will like you to forward to me your name, address and phone # to receive advance payment of 1% to 5% of the total amount in order to keep the property till my attorney comes over to finish the agreement and what ever it take’s to buy the property. Once that is forwarded to me, I will instruct my USA financier to send the payment with a certified USA check,<br />
Let me know if that sound&#8217;s okay with you.<br />
Hope to see your respond soon.</p>
<p>Regards<br />
Mr. XXXXXXXX<br />
England<br />
+44 XXXXXXXXX<br />
This # is available from 9 am to 5: 30 pm England time.</p>
<p>Attorney Contact Information In England<br />
XXXXXXXXXXXX,<br />
XXXXXXXXXXXX<br />
London N4 3EF.<br />
England<br />
+44 XXXXXXXXXX</p>
<p>Contact in USA.<br />
1544 XXXXXXXXXX<br />
Georgia 30097.</p>
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		<title>By: Rocio</title>
		<link>http://berealct.wordpress.com/2007/05/21/rental-scammers-using-craigslist-to-target-landlords/#comment-16260</link>
		<dc:creator>Rocio</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here is one response I got after posting my ad for the rental of my condominium home in craigslist   The sender is XXXXXX@yahoo.com.  Did he think I&#039;m stupid or what?? 

Good day Sir/ Madam,
My name is XXXXX I am 30 years of age and a citizen of the United Kingdom and will be relocating for a short period of two years on a research programme to the United States . As I was reviewing rental adverts, I got particularly interested in your property, I would like you to email me pictures, and I would also like to know the exact fees to be paid monthly and the security deposit in order for me to pass information to my sponsors. 
Thanks for your assistance.

Cheers</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is one response I got after posting my ad for the rental of my condominium home in craigslist   The sender is <a href="mailto:XXXXXX@yahoo.com">XXXXXX@yahoo.com</a>.  Did he think I&#8217;m stupid or what?? </p>
<p>Good day Sir/ Madam,<br />
My name is XXXXX I am 30 years of age and a citizen of the United Kingdom and will be relocating for a short period of two years on a research programme to the United States . As I was reviewing rental adverts, I got particularly interested in your property, I would like you to email me pictures, and I would also like to know the exact fees to be paid monthly and the security deposit in order for me to pass information to my sponsors.<br />
Thanks for your assistance.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
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		<title>By: rob noll</title>
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		<dc:creator>rob noll</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Got a sight unseen offer on my real estate in maine for full price from this XXXXXXX. Says he will send 60k for a deposit. I really need to sell and this kind of scam really throws off my whole day.,  Thanks for posting his phone and name.l</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Got a sight unseen offer on my real estate in maine for full price from this XXXXXXX. Says he will send 60k for a deposit. I really need to sell and this kind of scam really throws off my whole day.,  Thanks for posting his phone and name.l</p>
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