lundi 19 mai 2008

vacantion rental scamming

On the 2 of april I've decided to go to craigslist.org to find an apartment to rent to spend some vacations.

I answer to several ads including the one from a guy so called Lucas Bailey using these adresses luke4041@gmail.com or Lunes12pm@gmail.com
He sends me some photos
This is a copy of its first mail
I've attached some photos of the apartment for you and a copy and paste of instructions on how to make a reservation in case you're interested. May 7th through May 15th (leaving on the 15th) is available. The apt is located at Sullivan and Prince streets right below Washington Square Park. Its fully furnished and bedding/towels are provided. Internet, Cable TV and Utilities are included like the ad says. Also, the couch in the living area folds out into a queen bed but we usually use our aero bed (we have extra sheets/covers) at the den for guests as shown in one of the photos.

Sorry for the cut and pasted instructions but we do have to respond to a lot of people. My phone number is included below so please feel free to call preferably if you're ready to book the apartment, and would like to voice verify and become acquainted, for example. Otherwise please forward any questions directly to this email address. It will be easier that way to respond to everyone's inquires.

best regards,

Lucas












1 commentaire:

Roo a dit…

I saw the craigslist posting on April 17/08 , same text but with different photos of an even nicer and more charming place! paid $515 on paypal. My son in nYC has visited the address and the apt # is non existent.
have perportedthe scam to the fraud dep't at paypal and will also try to get compensation from Visa. Thanks for your blog!