After posting a rental ad in this website for free. Possable Scam Artist TRIED to scam me multiple times. Here's one of their stories.
This link below, is my ad they responded to.
http://classifieds.usnpl.com/cgi-bin/cl ... =retrieval
Now the story...
I've recieved many replies to rent it from people. BUT, almost all these folks want to try and scam me with the Money Order trick and send them money back for over payment.
Here is one of the peoples letter sent me from London. First he claimed he way a Gay man in London, guess to drop our guard. after a couple letters exchanged, my red flag was raised . Please read on to his letters.
hi ,
i am intending to take the apartment for a year and probably extend it when the time comes.i have never been to that part of usa. I am 35/gay and a Capricorn, and somewhat independent by nature. , and have worked as a chemist for over 10 yrs. I am stable and secure
It's not easy to describe myself in a little box. I'm creative, sensual, love music (play some piano), spiritual, and intelligent. Quick-witted, and admittedly sarcastic (hopefully in a good way?). I work hard at understanding and improving myself. I have a friend who says I'm like an artichoke--the closer you get to the center, the better I am. My favorite activities right now are dancing and walking/talking with friends. I've got many interests, though, and like trying new things. Oh, am also into art.I love to travel and usually go to the Caribbean once a year. I guess you could say that I am somewhat domesticated, as I enjoy yard work, cooking, flower beds, interior decorating, gardening and keeping physically fit. I do love to swim and was on a swimming league, baseball and soccer throughout high school and college. I guess my “macho� side :)). For me, honesty and sincerity is the key, and now and forever is still a value I hold. I know many might find this foolish, but I do believe it can happen. I have a great sense of humor, which I need to have working in my profession.
anymore questions.
thanks
THEN>>> He DROPS THE BOMB!
and he writes to me....
well am satisfied with what i have read and seen so far.i will paying for 6 month for a start.
Concerning the payment ,A very good client of mine in the state is will issue the sum of $26,500US dollars only, he will issue out a certified cashier check drawn in a US Funds that you can cashed at your Bank or at Any cashing point in your location. As soon as you received the payment,and have the funds cleared in your bank ,and you hold out your amount, And send the Excess funds which it is balance to my International Shipping Agent(THROUGH VIA WESTERN UNION TRANSFER ) That will be for the bringing my stuff to this new apartment.I hope i can trust you with my balance that will be sent to my shipping Agent . Do get back to me with your contact details like this:
Name you want on check:
Home Address:
City:
State:
Country:
Phone Number/Office Num ber:
so that payment will be made out to you Immediately..bye and have great day. Regards to you and your family.
I look forward to hearing from you today.
thanks
Rodney Salone
As you know I did not fall for this But I do want Others to be aware of this twist to scamming in the Rental division and Post this jerks name. As a Realtor, there's many strange stories of scams in our market both in renting and buying and selling too.
ALSO...
Many scam artists try to scam the "for sale by owners" and people who are trying to buy properties for sale by owners. FSBO properties.
There are many horror stories. Please use a Realtor, when buying and selling, your then protected.