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Comment on Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams by Marcie Hammond

Marcie Hammond — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:52:45 +0000

I just received a similar email, but for a place found in Burbank. Also asking $600. The phone number they gave is the exact one on the email you mentioned. Except in mine, she is going by Patricia Johnson. Renters beware! If a deal seems too good to be true, it is. Here’s my version of the scam email.

Hello,

It is a great pleasure you are interested in my apartment .Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hearing from you.I am the owner of the Apartment you are making inquiry of.Actually I resided in the Apartment with my family,such as my husband and my only daughter before and presently we had packed due to my work transfer now situated in (West Africa)and presently my Apartment is still available for rent for $600 per month including the utilities like,Electricity,Gas,Water,Newer construction, 9 ft ceilings, recessed lighting, bamboo floors, living room w/balcony. Gorgeous kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Travertine tile in baths. Nice size master, laundry in unit with stackable washer and dryer. 2 side by side parking spaces under building.You can have it furnished and unfurnished.

Please i want you to note that,i am a kind and honest Person and also i spent a lot on my property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this my Apartment and want you to treat it as your own,is that taken,it is not the money that is the main problem that is why is very cheap but i 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 also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.You can’t see the inside of the apartment at this time. here is my husband’s number feel free to call him on this number +2348036464993.the pictures are attached for you to see.

BEDROOMS: 1 Bedroom
BATHROOMS: 1 Bath
RENTAL AMOUNT. ……….$600
TOTAL MOVE IN COST ….$1200
APARTMENT ADDRESS …….. 626 E Orange Grove Ave Unit # 304 Burbank, CA 91501

Contact me immediately with the following details.

APPLICANT’S PROFILE

1)Your Full Name
2)Your Full Address
Phone Number?
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 renting for?

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 for you and contacting you.

LONG AND SHORT TERMS ARE BOTH ALLOWED…ALL PETS ARE ALLOWED.(WELL BEHAVED)

Thanks and God bless

Patricia

Comment on Does Luis Tiant Deserve Induction into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame? by StrikeThree

StrikeThree — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:22:44 +0000

With Sam McDowell, the only AL starting duo in history to average 9 SO / 9 innings twice!

With the Indains ’64-68, a member of the top strikeout staff in AL history.

Comment on Update on Geoff Spice and His Deserted Island Quit Smoking Plan by Veronica Lawrence

Veronica Lawrence — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:11:07 +0000

I need to get onto that Island but I would be afraid to be all alone.
Could this be something you could do as a business? Set something up. The cold turkey island!
Before I read about you going to the Island I had often thought about the same thing!
We as smokers just know what it would take to stop – most of us anyway.
Sometimes we just know what we need to succeed.
I am absolutely delighted that you managed to stop smoking. I read when you were going and contacted the Herald to say to you to take the Allen Carr book for inspiration. I don’t know if they ever did.
I know that you succeeded but have you written about it at all? If you have then I would love to read it.

Comment on Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams by Laurie Adlington

Laurie Adlington — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:20:34 +0000

My name is Laurie Mae Adlington, but this has nothing to do with me. I did receive one of these emails once, I think they stole my name and used to keep cycling their scam. How bizarre!

Comment on The Smaller and Smarter Wallet by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:12:09 +0000

I love my Walletbe, have the croc cell phone accordion , its the best wallet I’ve ever owned
Just wish we had them here in the UK

Thank you Jim, nice one!
Dawn x
Kent UK

Comment on David Gray at The Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9th, 2009 by David Knops

David Knops — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:09:28 +0000

I am also a fan of David Gray’s music…sure wish I could have been to that show. If you can find a recording of the show please post a link to it…

Comment on Does Luis Tiant Deserve Induction into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame? by Carlos Martinez

Carlos Martinez — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:22:42 +0000

I would love to be at cooperstown the day El Tiante gets in.
Not only a great pitcher but off the field . What a gentleman. He is a total class act.

Comment on Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams by C Weatherbee

C Weatherbee — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:57:14 +0000

Add Calgary Alberta,Canada to the list of scam locations.
sigh

Comment on Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams by Jon Payne

Jon Payne — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:54:51 +0000

There are a lot of scams on Craigslist today, its rough. Still a great site, but like all things… “buyer beware!” I definitely wouldn’t do anything where you are providing any payment to someone before your concerns are fully met.

Comment on Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams by Tim

Tim — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:35:45 +0000

I too found an apt by these ‘people, only the location i was looking for was in Burbank CA. Its a shame, the initial post for the place was nice, but when i got the response from them with the whole “thank the lord/nigira schpeel” i knew this must be something funky.. And wouldn’t ya know, the post is gone. Shazam!