Below is an e-mail trail between my mom (the potential scam victim) and one miss "Jessica Farrell" who if you notice below is not even smart enough to figure out her own age as she initially states she is 31, however later contradicts that by saying she was born August 29th, 1978. My mother called me last night stating how excited she was b/c she thought that she had found a perfect roommate. Once I began to listen to the story I told her that I was afraid to bust her bubble but it definitely sounded like a scam and to not cash any check that this Jessica girl sends. My mom sent me the e-mail trail this morning and I was able to definitely confirm that it was and so glad I had this website to validate my belief. I'm glad I was able to keep my mom from being scammed and just hope this will help someone else.
--- On Mon, 7/28/08, Jessica Farrell <jessica_farrell@live.com> wrote:
From: Jessica Farrell <jessica_farrell@live.com>
Subject: Thanks for the info...
To:
Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 3:58 PM
Hello Sue,
How are you doing today?Hope you are doing okay.Thanks so much for getting back to me with the information in which payment would be mailed to.I really appreciate your effort towards my coming to the states.Can't wait to meet your kids .I was born on August 29th 1978(smiles) it is really funny she is my month mate.I will be working in any hospital closer to the house ,i have papers to present when i come over.I am in the middle of work but i will get back to you later.
Thanks so much for all and i await your e-mail again.
Have a Blessed New Week
Regards
Jessica
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:35:04 -0700
From:
Subject: Re: am really interested
To:
jessica_farrell@live.comHi Jessica,
I am looking forward to meeting you. You need to send me a check for $450.00 ASAP (as I have received so many responses to my ad on Craigslist wanting the room) to secure the room and advise me approximately when you will be here. My address is as follows:
(DELETED)
Where in the Dallas area are you going to be working?
A little information about myself - I raised 6 children - 4 girls and 2 boys. My baby daughter celebrates her 30th birthday on August 4. You didn't mention your age but I get along well with the younger crowd. I am easy going, social driner and I do smoke but try to do my smooking outside on the patio.
If there is anything else you would like to know about me, just ask.
Looking foward to hearing from you soon.
Suzy
--- On Mon, 7/28/08, Jessica Farrell <jessica_farrell@live.com> wrote:
From: Jessica Farrell <jessica_farrell@live.com>
Subject: am really interested
To:
Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 1:55 AM
Hello...how are you today, thanks so much for your mail,appreciate it so much..i really have no problem not to view out the place prior to my moving in..and i really need to secure a place before coming down in order to eradicate and hotel expenses....Well i think i should tell you more about myself,and will love to come down soon to have a master program , and will equally update you about my move as soon as i i confirm my ticket.
However, based on your AD , I must confess i'm comfortable with the cost and it is ok by me. I would like to make the payment for the first month ahead of m y moving in, and then i will make subsequent payment thereafter. you'll get the payment prior to my arriving date. i'll be needing your full name and mailing address so as to prepare the payment as my client will be sending money order or a check of pay being money due to me.
I will keep you posted of when you are likely to receive the payment because the payment will be sent out to you immediately if i get your full name, phone # and address today
Have a wonderful day!
Regards
Jessica
NB Will be sending a copy of my passport as soon as i get back to the house
PROPERTIES
The list! of things i will be moving in are as follow;
my Honda accord car IV-Tech Model metalic green.
suite case containing my books
my 26' DELL PLASMA TV and DVD Home theatre
RENTAL APPLICATION
RENTAL APPLICATION
Applicant Name: Jessica Farrell
Present Address: 12 pelewura Crescent,
Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria 23401
Passport # B21154342
Citizen British
Driver's license Need to Apply for a new D/L
Supervisor at work : Mark Beasely
Applicant's employer: SABRE RESERVISTS IN
HUMANITARIAN ROLES IN UK
Address: SaBRE Floor 1, Zone D St Georges Court 2-12 Bloomsbury Way London WC1A 2SH
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Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:43:17 -0700
From:
Subject: Re: Reply to your Craigslist AD
To:
jessica_farrell@live.comJessica,
Thank you for the nice e-mail. I am looking to have the room rented by the first part of August. What time frame are you looking at?
I live about 30 miles east of Dallas, Texas.
Let me hear from you if you are still interested.
Respectfully,
Suzy
--- On Thu, 7/24/08, Jessica Farrell <jessica_farrell@live.com> wrote:
From: Jessica Farrell <jessica_farrell@live.com>
Subject: Reply to your Craigslist AD
To:
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 10:35 PM
Hello, How are u doing? hope you are doing great... I saw your Advert that your have a Room/Apartment to rent. I am interested in renting the Place.
It suits the type of place i need for my comfort and work. Am a lady of 31 yrs old ,i was born and brought up in UK and i lived all my life there. Am a medical practisioner,a doctor to be precise but presently in West Africa for a program which will be ending soon. I will be coming to USA for another program (HIV/AIDS seminar) which will last for some months or even a year. we willl be there to educate and give the people some medical diagnosis on HIV/AIDS.
I will like to rent the Place for the period which i will be there for the program because i prefer staying there in other to eradicate hotel expenses . Please response by e-mailing me and tell me if the Place is still available and then get back to me with the total moving cost of the place so that i can make an initail deposit for the Place.
I will await your response.
Hope to read from you soon
Regards
Jessica