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I almost fell for the same scam in D.C. Fortunately I realized it before I sent the money. I called Western Union and asked them the protocol for when this guy would pick up the money. They told me that if it is under $1000 they do not require identification. Since this guy knows this system that well he asks for $900 right under the amount and can get away without ID. Has anyone reported him to the police or Craigslist????

The name of Gregory Bender was on the email I received in response to a Craigslist listing and with almost identical information to those listed above for an address at 1506 P. St. NW, Washington, DC.  Did a property search and was unable to link him to the ownership of any part of it.  

Thanks to all of you for your reports and suggestions on how to try to verify legitimate information.

Same thing in SF! Daniel has the ad running in Craigslist! What a horrible scam!

I emailed Frank listed as a reference. His reply: Unbelievable!

Mrs Judy ,Daniel  is the owner of the apt where I stayed. I
rented the place 6 months ago everything was clean and I didn't had
any problem what so ever .
I saw him only 2 times . Once when I received the keys for the apt
and once when I left the place .About the apartment ? I was
satisfied, without any problems either on utilities or maintenance ..
If you want to rent it I think it is a nice place to live in .

What more can I say . No problem what so ever .


Frank

This guy is doing the same thing in Chicago. He's going by Andrew, with the email [email protected].  I added the email as well, in case anyone does a search like I did:

Hello,

The thing is that I've got a lot of offers for the apt . I can do an open/house when I return but I think it is too much trouble .

The only option I left open to view/rent the apartment, without waiting, is a reservation of the apartment. In this case I will cancel all appointments and come show and rent it to you.It is much easier for me and for the new tenant .

The reservation will imply the rental agreement signed by both parties and the deposit for holding .I will send the rental agreement from here signed, you will sign it also send it back by fax or email (scanned). Once you made this you will need to make available a deposit of $900 dollars here in London . The deposit is refundable .

So if you are really interested in the apt then you can reserve it, before the others get a chance to contact me .If not, then maybe none of them will hold(reserve) the apt down and we can meet at the open/house .There are weak chances because it is a beauty and one of those 200 will surely reserve it so you better hurry up .

If you are ready to proceed write down in your next email on the subject line (rental agreement) and your full name,full current address,starting date of the rental,end date . I will reply with all instructions so we can go further .This email should be sent in max a couple of hours. If you wish to reserve please understand perfectly all the details that I told you until now, before you write down "rental agreement" and all the other things .Also if you want to ask about me here are the 2 last tenants that were in the apt :

Antonio Baughman - [email protected]
Leitchy Anna -     [email protected]

When you make up your mind please inform me with the decision . Not too late because I told you there are many interested in it .


Thank you for understanding and have a great day .



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I got the same email as Julie but for a listing in DC. He is going by "Alan" and his email address is [email protected].  So glad I googled!