I also got the craigs list scam attempt from
sarah.johnson.76@hotmail.com from Britain. "Sarah" even included a jpg picture of a young asian girl in a health care professional's uniform:
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From: Sarah Johnson [mailto:sarah.johnson.76@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 6:21 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Move in date April 1st
Hi,
I am looking for a room to share or townhouse to share with roommates,i am pet-friendly but i don't have any pet and i require a parking space, available April 1st. Ideally no more than $950/month. A 6 - 12 months lease would be perfect. Let me know if you have anything....Thanks!
Sarah Johnson.
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From: Sarah Johnson [mailto:sarah.johnson.76@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 12:13 PM
To:
xxx@comcast.netSubject: RE: Move in date April 1st
Hi Dan,How are you?hope you are okay,sorry for the late reply,i have been very busy with sick mother in the hospital and traveling plans down here.Thanks so much for the reply.
I'll be happy if you can rent out the place to me for 6-12 months term lease, as i'll love to get a place before my arrival.
More about me,I am half Brit from dad and half Asian from mum,a science laboratory worker,mostly spend my time in the laboratory experimenting,divorced female of 29yrs,i am educated(undergraduate and post graduate degree), am very active in sport (ski, surf,swimming),a good Christian,very low key and relaxed to live with. I DON'T smoke nor drink and i DON'T mind if flat mates do, I DON'T have a pet also. Presently staying at 10 Marlborough Road, London, E7 8,GB .Tel:+44-702-403-9255
I like honest,responsible,trustworthy and hardworking people while I dislike lazy,messy,uncaring people and I love pets so much,am quiet and easy going person to live with. I'm 5'7' straight. I always love to go on date but seldom party. I swim for fun and sometimes play tennis. I must confess am comfortable with the price and I will want to secure the place down before my arrival so i will want you to tell me all about the place,as i can't see it before my arrival .i will also need to see the pictures...Attached is my picture ,just to give you a clue of who you are renting to.I hope you like it,i am not a picture loving person though.
I also will want you to know that i have my car that i will be coming over with,and little of my furniture,please let me know if there will be room for them?
I don't have a job lined up for me there yet but will look for upon my arrival.My Uncle will be responsible for my rent until i get a good Job,Please understand.
Moreover,Let me also know how i can go about securing the place down before my arrival as i will also be busy from next week preparing to come over as i plan to arrive by April 1st,2009/My Arrival date is flexible.
Please,feel free to ask me any more question as i am very happy to join you and more so, i will love to always get email from you on how the event unfold till my arrival.
For references reason,kindly contact below:
Former landlord :Miranda Walton(
miranda.walton@hotmail.com)
Roommate:Allan Barclay(
allanbarclay@gmail.com)
For easy communication ,you can IM me at (
roommatelink@yahoo.com) we can chat anytime.
Thanks,I will appreciate every of your effort to assist me in this traveling plans as i will be very happy to know you more than just roommates when i get there.Am very friendly and generous.
Again,Thanks and best regards
Sarah.
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From: Sarah Johnson [mailto:sarah.johnson.76@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:04 AM
To:
xxx@comcast.netSubject: I want to hold the room down with a deposit
Hey
How are you doing?Thanks for the reply and information.I am very interested in renting the room,i will keep you posted with my flight information as events unfold.I will be coming to the states for geography weather condition reason,and i hope i will like it there.
I just got in touch with my uncle and we thought of mailing the payment check mid next week in one of his business trip abroad .Please let me know if this is OK with you.I will need you to email me your information (full name, mailing address,NOT P.O.BOX and a direct phone number to reach you) for the payment so that i can have it forwarded to my Uncle as requested. My Uncle is not in same state with you,he's only on a business trip in the USA.
If there is a rental agreement application,please understand that I will have it filled and signed out upon my arrival. And if there is none,its Ok with me.
Also,let me know if you will be able to help me keep my little stuffs(dresser,art works,painting and my car as they will be shipped before my arrival.
Can you please remove the advert off Internet so that i can be sure you will be holding the room down for me?
Thanks for willing to give me the room,I can't wait to meet you.Please remember my mother in your prayers as she will be going through Surgical operation next week.
Sincerely,
Sarah.