Hi,
Wish I had read your posts before answering Craigslist ads...
I was scammed to a week ago by this Wanda Hernandez, said to be living 245E 40th Street, NYC 10016, email
wandez01@yahoo.com. Unfortunately, I made a reservation by wiring $360 through Western Union. I discovered it was a scam the day before leaving for NY, when she asked for another $100 to be wired to her security personnel in Texas… She never answered to any of my emails after she canceled the booking. Be extremely careful because she has posted many ads, in particular on German websites.
When I was looking for an apartment to rent, I also came across an advertisement from Mr. Syed Hussain (308 W 31st , New York, NY 10001 ; email
syedhussain70@ymail.com) which in undoubtedly a scam, given the similarities I found with the scams mentioned on your site:
"Thanks very much for contacting me, the apartment is situated in Center Midtown of Manhattan area, New York City's most populous and wealthiest borough, 308 W 31st , New York, NY 10001 and is available for your desired dates,October 28 - November 1,4night and the rent for your stay is 280(@70/night), You`ll need to Quickly Book down the Apartment for your dates cos someone else is begging for a Similar date.... To secure the Apartment 50% of the rent will be required ($140) plus a fixed refundable security deposit of $500, so all you need pay to book down the Apartment for your Lovely dates is $640
I`d love to know where exactly you`ll be coming from?
Are you coming with Pets?I have attached more pictures of the place with this message, hope you like them? Apartment is approximately 750 sq.. ft and Studio, sleeps maximum of 6 people.... Bedding arrangements are :1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people Bedroom 1 - 1 King, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, air mattress available ...Amenities are also as follows : Fireplace, elevator, T.V., digital home cinema, 46" HDTV with premium satellite entertainment, hi-fi system, VCR, DVD player, phone, fax, computer, cable/satellite, internet access, wardrobe, cupboard, Hanging wardrobe, safe deposit box, radio alarm clock, hair dryer, mosquito nets, fully air-conditioned, central heating, Washing Machine and Dryer, intruder alarm, fire alarm and more... Linen, Towels and Toiletries also available...
Everything is Professionally Cleaned and prepared, there's a 24 hours doorman and there's an elevator to help you up as the apartment is on the 4th floor of the building... There`s a reserved Parking space for 1car.. Apartment is located in good locality, that's a walking distance away from the Shops and Restaurants. Noting much to write about, Its Located in the historic Murray Hill neighborhood in lower Midtown of the Manhattan, New York most wealthies Borough, situated on West 31th Street, New York, NY 10001; between 8th and 9th Avenues. The Apartment is @ a quick walk to Madison Square Garden/Penn Station, and a 5 minute walk from Times Square; and is just between the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, R, Q, W, F, B, V, and D subway lines..
However, like I said there`s an Airport Complimentary Pick up for you and your party members from the airport with my 2008 Nissan Armada SE, V8 SUV, so I`ll need your flight details, Its a Free for my Customers...
Kindly get back to me if you can meet up with my conditions so I can send you a Booking Agreement Form/ Payment method, so you call fill the Agreement form and make the Payment to be able to get the place secured on time, and I'd advise you make booking on time before someone else does..
Many Thanks,
Syed
NOTE.: A reference from UK.....
Mr kelvin bruce and his Family stayed 2weeks in my Apartment
kelvinbruce52@yahoo.com"
Hope it will be helpful...
David