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Monday, May 11, 2009

Scam Artist Update

Please stay clear of the following scam artists:

Name: John & Mary Coleman
email: mrycoleman@gmail.com


Name: William Hill
email: williamshill101@gmail.com


Name: Dan Miles
email: danmiles44@googlemail.com


Name: Loretta Gibson
email: lorettagivson18@dublin.ie, lorettagibson2@gmail.com


Name: Jason West
email: artson58@yahoo.com


Name: Lauretta Colorado
email: macaveli200@gmail.com
Ph: 210-209-8529


Name: James Woodgate
Tactic used: tutor scam

Name: Scott Bowen
email: unknown

Name: Colvy Alvin
email: unknown

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi. Got another scam artist for you in NY. I knew the moment I saw the ad, but I wanted to get their answer to post. So here it is:

From: Rev. Daniel Foster dannyfoster001@rocketmail.com


Hello,
I really appreciate your kind mail towards my apartment for rent,
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.
Fees :
Per Month : $800
Security / Deposit : $500
Wide Parking place is available.
I would like you to know that i am giving this apartment out to you because i just relocated to West Africa , Nigeria for the Missionary work and have a 4 years course. so my wife and i have decided that we would be moving to our other home when we get back.
i would like you to send me the below details :
Requirements :

Full name :
Present address :
Occupation :
Statues :
Age :
Number of kids( if any ) :
Phone Number :
When you are planing on moving in :
Period of time you are planing to stay in the apartment :
There is no Registration fee. Only Payment of deposit is required,in other to send keys and paper works.
At the end of the month i would be enrolling for an Apartment manager, whom you would be paying the monthly rents to. Electric Bills and water bills have been paid for by me, so i would also need to send the receipts to you alongside the keys and lease document.
I would like you to know that i am a very free minded person and would want you to express yourself to me. After i receive this details, i would get back to you soonest.I will be sending the keys to you from Africa as soon as you follow my protocol.
The apartment is neat and I think you will like it.You can go arround the neighbourhood and when I send the keys to you, then you will be seeing inside the apartment.
Pets are allowed and utilities are available.I hope to hear from you soonest. Reply to me soonest.
God Blessed
Rev. Daniel Foster
Phone Number:+2347041785007

Hope this helps somebody. The posting was for $800 / 1br - Top Floor, 780ft², Bright 1br in Sunnyside. Just be aware.

Anonymous said...

Yes, he tried to do this to me as well for $800 studio in Greenwich Village. Obviously too good to be true! He wanted me to send the money FIRST before seeing the apartment. RIGHT!

themilkfactory said...

I also found a sketchy posting by "Reverend Daniel Foster" in the Boston area. I'm a single mom and this jerk was trying to steal $1600 of my hard earned money by posing as a member of the clergy! That is low. His strange English is the same: "It's indeed a lovely...apartment". Never give someone money for an apartment without seeing the apartment first and signing a contract!!!!

Anonymous said...

same guy just emailed me regarding an apartment! he's changed his story a little, but is STILL AT IT!
attached:
________________________

Hello ,

Thanks alot for your kind interest in my apartment, i really
appreciate it, i would like you to know that the apartment is still
available for rent and its indeed lovely.

Here are the details of the apartment :
Address:167 Perry Street New York , NY 10014
Price $900.00
cross street: Washington/West St.
Rooms: 1Bathroom: 1Bedroom.
Outdoor Space: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Approx: SqFT: 675
closets hardwood floors
Kitchen utilities available
Gas Cooker, Stove
A/C
German wood closet, Fireplace

Monthly Rents : $900 ( Including utilities )
Security deposit : $800 ( Refundable if paid and wishing to move out
/ 20% would be used as delivery charges of keys and lease contract
agreement documentation )
I am looking for a new tenant to move into the apartment, i would like
you to know that i wont be moving back into the apartment, so you can
stay for as long as you wish to. my reason for letting the apartment
out is the fact that i am presently on a missionary work to London and
its going to keep me here for 3 years, so i would be needing you to
take very good care of the unit, keep it clean and pay the monthly
rents at the apropriate time. cause i am a free and open minded person
and promise not to give you problems and i also need your corporation.
To move in, the Security deposit would be required, this is a Security
bond for both parties and 20% of it, would be used to pay for the
delivery charges of the KEYS, LEASE CONTRACT AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT FOR
SECURITY DEPOSIT, so that you can go to the apartment, sign
Documentations and Immediate move in.

Here is my personal details, so you can contact me :

Name : Rev. Daniel Foster
Phone : +447024062663
Email:dannyfoster001@rocketmail.com
Address : Mill Hill Missionaries Heritage Centre
41 Victoria Road
Freshfield
Merseyside L37 1LE

Do feel free to call me at any time, i would be available to pick your
calls and talk to you.
Do send me your required information :
Name :
Address for delivery :
Phone number :
Age :
Occupation :
Date or period for moving :
I would be hoping to hear from you soonest and becoming your Landlord.
Thanks
Rev. Daniel Foster

Anonymous said...

He is a scam artist then! He just posted again for an apt in the LES and sent me a very similar response. Only this time he is a missionary to London and will be gone for 3 years.

Anonymous said...

founs him on craigs list.... it must be tough being in africa and london at the same time




Hello ,
Thanks alot for your kind interest in my apartment, i really
appreciate it, i would like you to know that the apartment is still
available for rent and its indeed lovely.
Here are the details of the apartment :

Address:168 Norfolk Street East Village (Houston-14 East Broadway) Guide
New York, NY 10002

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Size (sq ft): 670
Pets : Allowed
Outdoor Space: Yes
closets hardwood floors
Kitchen utilities available
Gas Cooker, Stove
A/C
German wood closet, Fireplace

Monthly Rents : $900 ( Including utilities )
Security deposit : $800 ( Refundable if paid and wishing to move out
/ 20% would be used as delivery charges of keys and lease contract
agreement documentation )

I am looking for a new tenant to move into the apartment, i would like
you to know that i wont be moving back into the apartment, so you can
stay for as long as you wish to. my reason for letting the apartment
out is the fact that i am presently on a missionary work to London and
its going to keep me here for 3 years, so i would be needing you to
take very good care of the unit, keep it clean and pay the monthly
rents at the apropriate time. cause i am a free and open minded person
and promise not to give you problems and i also need your corporation.
To move in, the Security deposit would be required, this is a Security
bond for both parties and 20% of it, would be used to pay for the
delivery charges of the KEYS, LEASE CONTRACT AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT FOR
SECURITY DEPOSIT, so that you can go to the apartment, sign
Documentations and Immediate move in.
Here is my personal details, so you can contact me :
Name : Rev. Daniel Mark Foster
Phone : +447024062663
Address : New Road Hill,
Midgham,
nr Reading,
Berks. RG7 5RY. United Kingdom
Do feel free to call me at any time, i would be available to pick your
calls and talk to you.
Do send me your required information :
Name :
Address for delivery :
Phone number :
Age :
Occupation :
Date or period for moving :
I would be hoping to hear from you soonest and becoming your Landlord.
Thanks
Rev. Daniel Foster

Anonymous said...

I also got a similar email from this "rev. Daniel Foster" the email was written exactly the same way. How I knew this was a scam.... no way a two bd, two bath apt in the village only cost $900 a month! I hate to sound prejudice but hello... this is a Nigerian address... ur always hearing about scammers from Nigeria. Sorry but that's the truth.