Hi I have looked through the Craig list a beauriful apartment located in NY address: 40 East 30th St, New York, NY 10016, USA
The picture were beautiful..however something doesn't sound right to me..especially when I saw it through Google map..
( In the window there was a big three..in Google map not.. also that address is a School address..
So i emailed them and I got this message:
Thanks for your Interest, Apartment is Available for your dates, 9-Nights = $900 ($100 a night) To Book down the Apartment for your dates, 50% of the Rental fee ($450) + $300 Refundable Security deposit, All you need to pay to have the Apartment confirm for your dates= $750.
Floor Area:
* 900 sq ft
Address:
* 40 East 30th St, New York, NY 10016, USA
Theme:
* family
* luxury/Vacation
* business/shopping
General:
* towels provided
* air-conditioning
* central heating
* telephone
* linens provided
* Washing Machine and Dryer
Kitchen:
* oven
* 4 ring stove
* dish washer
* freezer
* microwave
* refrigerator
* hob
* Utensils and all whats needed in a modern Kitchen.. etc.
Living Room:
* sofabed
* comfy seating for 5 people
Dining:
* dining area
* seating for 5 people
Bathrooms:
* 2 bathroom(s)
* En suite Bathroom- Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
* Guest Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
Bedrooms:
* 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
* Bedroom 1 - 1 King size, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, SINGLE ROLLAWAY BED UPON REQUEST.
* THIS APARTMENT CAN SLEEP A MAXIMUM OF 3 ADULTS AND 1 CHILD UNDER 10 YEARS OLD.
Entertainment:
* stereo system
* radio
* satellite or cable
* Flat screen TV (Both in Living room and Bedroom)
* CD
* single home theater system
Internet Access:
* 24/7 internet access
* wireless broadband
Suitability:
* children welcome
* wheelchair inaccessible
* suitable for elderly or infirm
* pets allowed
Notes: THIS FLAT IS LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. THE BUILDING HAS TWO ELEVATOR BANKS.
Get back to me asap if you`d love to Book.. So I can send you the Booking Agreement form, and make the Payment to secure this Wonderful Apartment for your dates before someone else does...
Than I was very interested since the flat is gorgeous from the pictures..and 100 $ was ridicoulus as price...
Then she replyed:
"Thanks for getting back to me, i have attached the Booking rental agreement form with this message, you should fill and send it back to me via e-mail ,You should send the funds via Western Union® Money Transfer deducting the transfer charges from the rent as it's already been added to the rent..
You should also scan and FAX to me the copy of receipt given to you by Western Union® as proof of payment, you can visit www.westernunion.com to located the outlet close to your location and make the Payment in person for an Immediate transfer . After you have sent the funds you should send me the following transfer details:
RECEIVERS NAME: Erlinda Bernado
RECEIVER'S ADDRESS: 624 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11213
SENDERS NAME:
ADDRESS:
MTCN NUMBER :
EXACT AMOUNT SENT :
Your Refundable Security Deposit($300) will be given back to you on your Departure date...
Kindly let me have your names so i can forward them to the doorman at the apartment building for proper recognition, because he'll be handing over to you the keys to the apartment as soon as he confirms your identity and receipt of payment which I'm going to send to you as soon as payment has been received.
You can Fax me the Completed Booking form and the Payment Receipt. FAX # :206 337 3738
Lastly, a Complimentary Airport pick up is Available from any Airport arrival in NYC, Let me have your flight details if you are interested..
Thanks and i wish you a good stay at the apartment,
My family and I were going to rent an apartment from this number. We saw the ad on Craigslist. The contact number was the same (206-339-5035), but the name was Harris Edwin. When he said to send him money via MoneyGram, I knew it was a fraud.
Glad I found this site - same story ... was looking for a rental in NYC using craigslist but the person's name given with the number is ernest c anderson with an email address of [email protected]. I searched the address using USPS.com and the postal service did not recognize the "fake" address.
I was about to send money for a rental in NY, fortunately a friend go there and found out there is not such a place..
The message continuedlike this....
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MODE OF PAYMENT VIA WESTERN UNION ® MONEY TRANSFER TO:
RECEIVER`S NAME: Cynthia Lynne Morrissette
RECEIVER`S ADDRESS: 3 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
You can visit www.westernunion.com to located the outlet close to your location.. You should send the funds via western union ® Money Transfer deducting the transfer charges from the rent as it's already been added to the rent.. It`s Easy. Fastest and Reliable and you`ll have to Locate the Western Union Agent outlet to do it in Person....
Note: Is only when payment has been made before i can secure your dates.
After payment has been made please do send me a receipt of the Payment via Attachment to my Email or send via Fax # 206-339-5035
Welcome to NYC and Happy Stay in My Apartment. Flight details needed if you are still interested in airport pick-up