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Just thought I'd put in my two cents here.  I don't live in the Chicago area, but my best friend from high school does and knows Thomas Flanagan, a.k.a Lady Vera Parker (that's his drag name, for those not in the know) personally.  He was telling me all about this scam just because he thought it was a funny story to tell, but I thought I'd come here and pass along the info.  According to my friend, yes, this is a scam, and yes, the positive comments here were posted by Lady Vera herself or a friend and are not genuine.

Again, just my two cents.  All of this information came to me second hand—Like I said, I don't even live in Chicago—so make of that what you will.

Also, just to add a helpful tip to balance out the gossip, anyone who's apartment hunting, in Chicago or anywhere else, would do well to heed the advice listed here: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.  The first item, highlighted in yellow, is of particular importance and relevance to the situation at hand.

Please know that Thomas Flanagan or Lady Vera Parker was arrested on July 2nd and now is in the cook county Jail and his arraignment is tomorrow

I know Thomas and heard about this scam months ago but didn't believe it.

If there is anything I can do to help please let me know most of the information that i have is second hand but if it helps let me know

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OMG   I know this guy!!  Hw was a creep when I met him.  I didn't realize he was into this kind of stuff though..YIKES!

My boyfriend and I tried to sublet an apartment for a week last March.  We are graduates students  at Arizona State University and were visiting for our professional meetings.  We transferred 100 dollars as a deposit.  Our initial contact was a Kelly Jacobs, but Thomas Flanagan ("her husband") was the account we transferred the money too.  The account number is 005310756480 at bank of america, and the zip code associated is 60613.  We retailed all the emails if necessary.  Please contact us if you require any further information.  [email protected]