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How to Spot a Scam

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

New Scammer Alert

Avoid the following scam artists:

Name: Faith Richards
Email: unknown

Name: Melissa Kent
Email: unknown

Name: Joe Brown
Email: joe.brown101223@yahoo.com

Name: Mike Wilson
Email: unkown

Name: Sam Kane
Dropped a fake check for $4,300

Company Name: Metro Events Inc,.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

New Scammer

Craigslist will always tell you to be aware of people who live outside of your country.....

Name: Andrew Jones
Email: andjones01@gmail.com

Body of Email:
Hi,

I am very happy to inform you that the apartment is still very much
available for rent, my intentions and plans is to give out the
apartment to a Reliable and Responsible person that would be able to
take proper care of the lovely home.. It’s indeed a lovely and
comfortable home and available to move in as soon as possible May the
Peace of the Good Lord be with you for considering my home.

Fees:
Per Month: $800 (Including Utilities)
Security / Deposit: $300 (Refundable)
APARTMENT FEATURES:
Large 1 Bdrm
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room
Hardwood Floors
Big Room
Full Kitchen and Bath
Brand New Cabinets, Electric Cooker, dish washer & Refrigerator
Elevator Access

Address: 97-10 62 Drive Apt 9F, Rego Park, NY 113

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent
because i relocated to West Africa as a Contract Engineer with Exxon
Mobil and it will last for 8 years before rounding up my contract. So
my family and i have decided that we would be moving to our other home
when we get back. I would like you to fill the below details:

============================== ==============================
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RENT APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:_________
MIDDLE NAME: _________________
LAST NAME: __________________
AGE: _____
PROFESSION: ________________
MARITAL STATUS____________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:______
PHONE NUMBERS
(CELL)PHONE _____
(WORK)PHONE ____
(HOME)PHONE _____
KIDS ___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY _____
PRESENT ADDRESS: ____
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? _______
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ________
IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-
DO YOU SMOKE? ______________
DO YOU DRINK? _________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____
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I would like you to know that you are free to contact me at any time.
After I receive these details, I would get back to you soonest and
then let you know my terms.

I hope to hear from you soonest.

God Bless

Andrew Jones