Our Fraudsters and Scammers List

Updated Jan 28,2010 – we have posted a new blog that we think will be helpful  – A Scam from Start To Finish – which is the entire e-mail dialougue between a scammer and a renter. You can see it HERE

We have decided today (10.21.08) to start publishing e-mail addresses of people who have targeted the renters on our site (or our site in general), and who have been identified as trying to commit fraud or scams.   This list will continue to grow, unfortunately.  We hope this information is helpful to anyone who has someone questionable on the ‘other end.’  These people rarely are ‘country or area specific’ and are often attempting scams in multiple countries and locations.  Do NOT Do Business With These People!

To see examples of typical scam emails that people have received – click here

Note – to do a search of this list just hit ctrl and F and enter the email/search term.

The hall of shame is:
jimghlin@gmail.com
desmondweiss@googlemail.com
k_walker24@yahoo.com
jessica_smith@in.com
thermoswww@gmail.com
victorrrmason@yahoo.com
ken.anderson11@yahoo.com
judith.halls0806@gmail.com
Rbreeds1@yahoo.com
johnwilson801@yahoo.com
s_enterprise2005@yahoo.com
julietsmith81@yahoo.co.uk
susan_rose2003@yahoo.com
aabruce85@gmail.com
mcloany_phobe@ymail.com
Bosethonia@gmail.com
lamfumario@yahoo.com
wecloth@yahoo.com
jameswatt23401@yahoo.com
cynthiahrobertson3@gmail.com
sunny.em0009@gmail.com
cynthiahrobertson@gmail.com
pastormiguel.obien@yahoo.ca
johnsonanna85@yahoo.com
mail.alfredjohn@yahoo.com
roomy.cath@gmail.com
harrison.james27@yahoo.com
cath.millane@yahoo.ca
jamesgilliard81@yahoo.com
smith.wallcoth@yahoo.com
tracy.stone69@yahoo.com
happystephy1@gmail.com
bernard.coupet@yahoo.com
jony_monica@yahoo.com
vinfis2008@yahoo.com
sarahbabymachell@yahoo.com
vancatherinebc@gmail.com
susangirlcalgary@gmail.com
susanedmonlady@gmail.com
markjohnson1942@live.com
maria.brown6311@yahoo.com
brjames7@gmail.com
Wilson.ray092@gmail.com
michealperry1@live.com
fona.wonmi@gmail.com
caring_house@yahoo.com
j.branch52@gmail.com
ashleyjkick@yahoo.com
joh.stairs@yahoo.ca
edinalovesjesus@yahoo.com
king.music26@yahoo.co.uk
proofnshady@rediffmail.com
tyramcmilan@yahoo.com
demigod234@yahoo.com
jameswacos44@yahoo.com
Mariamamawicz@live.com
williamsperry@hotmail.com
mary4real0709@hotmail.com
owomawami@gmail.com
buzymiss_79@yahoo.co.uk
family_love1184@yahoo.com
oregunrichard@gmail.com
maureenhomes@yahoo.com
john_moore70@yahoo.com
loveth.ancelotti@btinterent.com
michealtreva1954@gmail.com
acorlett77@yahoo.com
michealtreva@gmail.com
rentfromme@live.com
magretestela@yahoo.com
peter_mimi44@yahoo.com
markhen1@hotmail.com
n.baseley@gmx.com
tinasmith302@yahoo.com
piusidi@yahoo.com
tracy.joy98@yahoo.com
stephane_dawn@yahoo.com
drdavidlardon5656@yahoo.co.uk
sharondonald48@yahoo.com
jeffnwoko2002@yahoo.co.uk
brightcole11980@ymail.com
cd3011@gmail.com
jmoore111@live.com
rexxle@yahoo.com
smithjerrysott2@aol.com
tobine01@yahoo.com
osita5ng@yahoo.com
ocjones84@gmail.com
Chrisingle47@yahoo.com
derek.micheal@ymail.com
mariasandoval5y@hotmail.com
oluwatoyin03ng@yahoo.com
daniel.kelven42@yahoo.com
benzywelma@hotmail.com
brookjohnson1@hotmail.com
cliffjimm@yahoo.com
cokerfundservice@gmail.com
w.elizabeth85@yahoo.com
jmoore111@live.com
mic8701@gmail.com
adam.mattinson2@yahoo.com
This one is particularly nasty – he masks his ip address, so he is hard to track:
Blueairlords@gmail.com

118 thoughts on “Our Fraudsters and Scammers List

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  2. Haha, (desmondweiss@googlemail.com) emailed me about an ad for a room for rent on craigslist. As soon as they mentioned that “my employer will be covering all of my costs, and will send me payment in one cheque. I will need you to take it upon yourself to pay the shipper of my motorcycle with a portion of the money from this cheque”. Who actually falls for this stuff? -_-

  3. I have received a similar email and almost got caught. The shipper’s email went like this: Hello , I am Henry Sphink and I am Mr Dickson Bamson’s shipper.He instructed me to get in touch with you pertaining his personal effects that he will be shipping from the UK to Canada but I have been instructed not to commence shipping until payment gets to you. There are certain details that I will be requiring from you so as to make sure everything goes as planned.But most especially I will be needing the address that Mr Bamson’s effects will be arriving in
    Canada. I await your response and full co-operation. Thank You Henry Sphink

  4. Guys, I have another one for you. HE sent me an exact same e-mail as one of the ones you posted. This guy even called me live. His name is John Kennart. I had a feeling ti was bogus and I went as far as giving him my name and address. Then this whole thing about shipping a car came in. I said, “well in canada we have the driver in the middle of the road not the side.” He said, he took his car to be converted, I thought that sounded sketchy. This is his email address jkennart@googlemail.com. After the shipping talk I googled the email that I received form the supposed shipper. Sure enough it came up, and I checked it out on this site. Can ya tell me please, I have given him my name and address , is this enough to harm me in anyway? I’m gonna report the email right now. Cheers! PS please send me an email with more info on this group of people.

  5. jkennart@googlemail.com

    This guy has been busy..I got him enquirying about my place as well…I asked for references and to verify his “new” job position”…problem is, the supplied picture and the grammer he used did not fit, and I never did get his employers name…Wanted to ship his 2008 Honda and needed name and address to ship to….sorry fella, not without verification of who you are…obviously, did not give him any personal info…but he is a busy beaver…

  6. I just heard from the same guy today as well….definitely busy trying to get someone to pull in hook line and sinker.

  7. I have also received afew from him as well.
    His name is:
    Scott Lane ( scottlanee0@yahoo.co.uk )
    Another sent me one for me to receive and inheritance claims to be a laywer:
    Eric Ceh ( e_ceh001@yahoo.com)
    Another one:
    Aaron Cole ( pixelservices@yahoo.com)

    I have been getting far too many since I posted on Canada Rentals; I WILL NEVER USE THIS EVER AGAIN!!!!!
    I am aslo now geeting advertisers and Dating Services sending me CRAP>>>>>

  8. Subject: Treat Confidentially! (LAWYER SCAM)
    Eric Ceh J.Baker & McKenzie
    LLP100 New Bridge Street London EC4V 6JA,
    EnglandDX No: 233{London Chancery Lane}
    Hello, This is a personal email directed to you and I request that it be treated as such. I am quite sorry for contacting you through this
    medium but it is due to the urgency,! must solicit your confidentiality and assure you that I am contacting you in good faith and this
    proposal will be of mutual benefit. I am Eric Ceh,a solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney/sole executor to the late Mr Mark, hereinafter
    referred to as ‘my client’ who worked as an independent oil magnate in my country and who died in a car crash with his immediate family
    on the 4th of oct, 2007 I have written several letters to the embassy with an intent to locate any of his extended relatives whom shall be
    claimants/beneficiaries of his abandoned personal estate and all such efforts have been to no avail.Moreso, I have received official letters in
    the last few weeks suggesting a likely proceeding for confiscation of his abandoned personal assets in line with existing laws by the bank in
    which my client deposited the sum of 3.8 million Pounds.
    On this note I decided to search for a credible person and finding that you are, I decided to contact you, that I may, with your consent,
    present you to the “trustee” bank as my late client’s surviving family member so as to enable you put up a claim to the bank in that capacity
    as a next of kin of my client. I find this possible for the fuller reasons that you will be capable making it alot easier for you to put up a claim
    in that capacity .1 propose that 50% of the net sum will accrue to you at the conclusion of this deal in so far as I do not incure further
    expenses.
    Therefore, to facilitate a possible joint venture in this regard, you need, first to contact me via email, signifying your interest and as soon as
    I obtain your confidence, I will immediately appraise you with the complete details as well as fax you the documents, with which you are to
    proceed and i shall direct on how to put up an application to the bank. Upon the reciept of your reply, I will send you by fax or E-mail the
    next step to take.l will not fail to bring to your notice that this proposal is hitch-free and that you should not entertain any fears as the
    required arrangements have been made for the completion of this transfer. Like I implied, I require only a solemn confidentiality on
    this.contact me through this mail.
    Eric Ceh. (Email: e_ceh001@yahoo.co.uk )

  9. I just this scam email 2 days. He went onto send another with a phone number, but I have not tried it.

    Hello ,

    I am interested in renting your place. Here is a little information about me. I am Harrison Brown and I am 26 years old. At present I am based in the United Kingdom, but will be relocating to your Province in a couple of weeks to settle.

    Consequent to this and in order to make settling in much easier and quicker I am searching for an accommodation early and I saw your add on the site and I’d be glad if I could make the reservation for the place. I can assure you that you will not have any regrets letting out this place to me. I am a fun loving , easy going, quiet and matured individual with a good sense of humor. I have respect for other peoples opinions and space. I will be coming over alone, with no family or pets. I do not smoke and I drink very lightly.

    My reason for moving is because I have a job offer and the pay is very good. I will be working as a Database Administrator on Oracle. Please reply me as soon as you read this email. I’ll be waiting to hear from you.

    Harrison

    – Harrison Brown (raw.blue2@yahoo.com)

  10. Harrison Brown [raw.blue3@yahoo.com]

    add this to your list changed the 2 to a 3

  11. Sent a Bank Draft for $2200 for my car , i was only asking $800.00. I ask hime to pick up the draft of course he did not., he was in the UK and Vancouver. He would like me to send him $1400.00 I did report to the police.
    ++Harrison Brown [raw.blue3@yahoo.com]

  12. To Stephanie and Carolyn Mastroianni

    Thank you both very much for your posts. Since I tried to look this Harrison Brown up, as something didn’t feel quite right with his emails, I came upon your postings that confirmed my suspicions. The address he used was raw.blue3@yahoo.com

    Fortunately, I had not given any personal information nor replied to his second email. The following are copies of the two emails sent to me. I hope they can be of use to anyone out there to make sure not to reply or open emails from that name or email address.

    email 1
    Hello,

    I am interested in renting your place. Here is a little information about me. I am Harrison Brown and I am 26 years old. At present I am based in the United Kingdom, but will be relocating to your Province in a couple of weeks to settle.

    Consequent to this and in order to make settling in much easier and quicker I am searching for an accommodation early and I saw your add on the site and I’d be glad if I could make the reservation for the place. I can assure you that you will not have any regrets letting out this place to me. I am a fun loving , easy going, quiet and matured individual with a good sense of humor. I have respect for other peoples opinions and space. I will be coming over alone, with no family or pets. I do not smoke and I drink very lightly.

    My reason for moving is because I have a job offer and the pay is very good. I will be working as a Database Administrator on Oracle. Please reply me as soon as you read this email. I’ll be waiting to hear from you.

    Harrison

    email 2

    Hello,
    I am definitely interested in renting the place and would be staying
    for at least one year and I can be flexible to your plans. I will be glad
    to make early arrangement as I am arriving before the month ends.
    Where is the nearest intersection?

    My employer will be sending you payment for the place and my shipper
    will be shipping my Honda 2008 model and other personal effects
    before I move into your place.I wont be bringing much over as I intend
    to buy most afresh there. But my PC will be coming with me surely &
    other personal belongings.If this is okay with you, kindly mail me back
    your name to make out the payment in & your address to have it sent
    to. I will be happy if you sent your phone number as well..
    I will be off to see my sick mum in the hospital who is due for surgery
    soon.
    Thank you so very much for understanding and I hope to hear from you
    Yours Sincerely

    Harrison
    +447024092703

  13. Hi all,
    i had just received the exact same emails as Winston above, but with a different name: Dickson Bamson. (email add: dickson_bamson@yahoo.co.uk).

    Just to add on to the list.

    Additionally, there is another one from Anny Brent (annybrent@yahoo.com), with the following email:

    Hello,
    Pls I want to confirm if you still have the room/apartment for rent, if yes,I will like to have the description of the room/apt, Payment mode.
    Little about me , I am 23 years old female and I work full time,Monday to Friday and have weekends off except for once a month. I was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, I moved to just last years after the death of father Republique Du Benin ,I work in a fashion home as a designer director. I am not really a sports person, BUT I do love Basketball ,Lawn Tenis. I am a very out going person and fun to be with. I do play the organ and piano. I don’t drink , smoke and I don’t do drugs. I like going to movies,, concerts ,, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very trustworthy and value relationship . I am an easygoing person and like to have an apt/roommate . I am presently in Republique Du Benin and I will be moving to fully to start a new life and get my own business after 4 years of service in the fashion home in Republique Du Benin. I will be staying in your apartment for six months or a year depending on how the lease is drawn ,I will be arriving as soon as possible. I await your response as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival as the company client I worked for before I quit wants to arrange for the payment. As I will like to make an advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is real since I am not around.Thanks and have a good time.
    Regards,
    Anny

    I had googled the name “Anny Brent” and it had shown up in homestay websites as scams.

  14. SCAM EMAIL I just received to our Karate Club

    Deleted it!

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am Aaron Cole of Pixel services based in the United Kingdom and we have a group of six clients coming for martial arts and fitness training lessons for a one month period starting from the July 1st in your place.They would need to take martial arts,fitness training and strength endurance classes for a month so i would advise that you put up a private training programme for them for one month period though Saturdays and Sundays are not inclusive.Let me know of your availability as well as the total costs for the services.
    Regards,
    Aaron Cole,
    Pixel Services and Consults
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    London,
    England.

  15. I just got that exact harrison brown email. I thought it was a bit fishy because he wanted my address and phone number without giving anything of his own. So I asked for his and when he gave it to me 447024092703, I dialed it and came up with “cannot complete your call” I ended up giving him my cell number before I called though in a moment of stupidity. I imagine this is some sort of Identity Theft thing I’ll have to get my cell number changed.

  16. Thanks for your postings. I went to phone Harrison Brown at the number he sent and Skype said I “wasn’t allowed to call this number” (+447024092703) Strange. So I searched the number and found this site. Thank you again.

    Harrison has emailed me messages almost exactly to what he mailed to Winston. I have sent him my name, address and phone number but I will stop there. It seemed odd to me that he would want to rent a place that he has never seen. I also asked him for employer references and details of his “personal effects”. He hasn’t replied. I thought it was because he was busy with his mother since she just has surgery. Now I know better.

    Harrison called me today and a Vancouver number showed on my caller ID. I am wondering if he is in Vancouver and posing as a shipper and may try and get into the addresses that he obtains. We’ll see.

    Keep on sharing! Thanks.

  17. Here is another scammer. Same phone numbers, but different content.

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am George Poyet of Elizade Services and Consults based in the United Kingdom and we want to inquire about the availability of your studio for one month period in the month of July for rehearsals and recordings.The studio will be used at least for five hours a day Monday to Friday with the exclusion of Saturdays and Sundays.
    Let me know of the availability as well as the total costs for your services for the period.
    Regards,
    George Poyet.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    Uk,

  18. – Forgot to to include senders email address. elizadeservices@yahoo.com

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am George Poyet of Elizade Services and Consults based in the United Kingdom and we want to inquire about the availability of your studio for one month period in the month of July for rehearsals and recordings.The studio will be used at least for five hours a day Monday to Friday with the exclusion of Saturdays and Sundays.
    Let me know of the availability as well as the total costs for your services for the period.
    Regards,
    George Poyet.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    Uk,
    elizadeservices@yahoo.com

  19. Thanks everyone for your updates. I just happened to do a search on this “Aaron Cole” wanker myself after receiving an email yesterday and came across all of your helpful posts. I will add mine to the bunch; here is what he sent us:

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am Aaron Cole of Pixel Services and Consults based in the United Kingdom and we want to inquire about the availability of your studio for one month period in the month of July for rehearsals and recordings.The studio will be used at least for five hours a day Monday to Friday with the exclusion of Saturdays and Sundays.
    Let me know of the availability as well as the total costs for your services for the period.
    Regards,
    Aaron Cole.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    Uk,

  20. Aaron Cole is at it again.. This time he’s wanting to book a recording studio for the month of July. I emailed back a quote of $9500. While the 1st email was suspicious, the second email exposed the scam. The one odd factor is he wants to use a credit card to pay, instead of the usual counterfeit cashiers check overpayment method. A stolen credit card would not approve, nor would he have access to chargeback funds if the card was valid because the money would go back on the original card. A legit card would expose his identity.

    A Google search on his phone number led me here. Good job!

    1st Email:
    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am Aaron Cole of Pixel Services and Consults based in the United Kingdom and we want to inquire about the availability of your studio for one month period in the month of July for rehearsals and recordings.The studio will be used at least for five hours a day Monday to Friday with the exclusion of Saturdays and Sundays.
    Let me know of the availability as well as the total costs for your services for the period.
    Regards,
    Aaron Cole.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    Uk,

    2nd Email:
    Dear John,
    Thank you for the services as we have absolute confidence because of your
    reputation in studio work that the best of services would be offered
    with regards to the rehearsal/recording sessions as well as every other necessary
    attractions.The payment for your services will be done through the
    details of our credit card information that would be sent to you to process the
    total sum of $10,000USD including bank charges,you will keep the sum of
    $5,000USD as part payment for your services and proceed to send the sum
    of $5,000USD to the logistic agency in charge of the clients accommodation,
    daily feeding,to and fro flight bookings,luggage handling,hiring
    cabs all through their training stay as well as the necessary logistic
    details and important training needs.The reason for this is that
    logistic agency does not have the Pos Eft terminal and as such cannot handle
    the transaction moreso i have absolute trust that you as a corporate body
    can handle this with trust that our credit card information is safe
    bearing in mind the peculiarity of this transaction.
    This amount has been mapped out in the credit card account to cover for
    the rehearsal,recording,accommodation as well as every other necessary logistic and
    important needs to ensure that they have the best of rehearsal/recording to achieve the desired result .
    Let me have your confirmation by sending your full name,address,telephone
    numbers for easy communication immediately
    and for our office records.
    As soon as i have your confirmation, all necessary details will be sent
    accordingly.
    I thank you once again and hope that we can conclude on this as soon as
    possible so that we can start making all necessary plans to ensure a
    smooth programme organisation and all necessities.All checks and
    balances will be made at the end of the rehearsal/recordings .
    Have a nice day.
    Aaron Cole,
    General Manager, Pixel Consults.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772

  21. To M&M regarding Aaron Cole. I received an email from him from pixelservices@yahoo.com wanting to book my business for a month. Could you post his email to you so I can look for similarities. I think it might be a scam but not sure. I saw the karate email posted but can’t see how they know it’s a scam. Bill

  22. Just received this. Thought it sounded suspect, googled the sender and found him listed on this site.

    MY NAME IS THOMAS I AM A MODEL AGENT I CAME ABOUT YOUR ADVERT ON THE INTERNET SO A FRIEND ADVISE ME TO CONTACT YOU OVER THE ACCOMMODATION, THERE ARE TWO OF MY FEMALE MODELS THAT ARE HAVING A MODELING PROGRAMED IN YOUR AVENUES FROM JUNE 1ST TILL JUNE 14th 2009 FOR 2 WEEKS SO ALL I WANT NOW IS JUST THE RENT COST FOR THAT PERIOD ALSO I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF CHEQUE PAYMENT COULD BE ACCEPTED BY YOU, ONCE I GET THE COST.
    PAYMENT WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY. 07024071825

  23. Thank you! I received the same emails from “george”.
    The same thing with the credit cards. He wanted to pay me $12,000,
    and have me distribute $8000 to some logistic agency, just like the above email. I googled his phone number and got this site.

    Thank you! It’s a fraud.

  24. I too have been contacted by the so called Aaron Cole (pixelservices@yahoo.com). He tried to pull the same recording studio scam on me that he pulled on the other John above:

    “Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am Aaron Cole of Pixel Services and Consults based in the United Kingdom and we want to inquire about the availability of your studio for one month period in the month of July for rehearsals and recordings.The studio will be used at least for five hours a day Monday to Friday with the exclusion of Saturdays and Sundays. Let me know of the availability as well as the total costs for your services for the period.
    Regards,
    Aaron Cole.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    UK”

    After a few rounds of emails I gave him a quote and received the following response (which totally indicated to me that this was a scam):

    “Dear John,
    Thank you for the services as we have absolute confidence because of your reputation in studio work that the best of services would be offered with regards to the rehearsal/recording sessions as well as every other necessary works.They would be coming with some other instruments needed and if there are needs for further equipment,you will be told.The payment for your services will be done through the details of our credit card information that would be sent to you to process the total sum of $10,000USD including bank charges,you will keep the sum of $3,000USD as part payment for your services and proceed to send the sum of $7,000USD to the logistic agency in charge of the clients accommodation ,
    daily feeding,to and fro flight bookings,luggage handling,hiringcabs all through their training stay as well as the necessary logistic details and important training needs.The reason for this is that logistic agency does not have the Pos Eft terminal and as such cannot handle the transaction moreso i have absolute trust that you as a corporate body can handle this with trust that our credit card information is safe bearing in mind the peculiarity of this transaction.
    This amount has been mapped out in the credit card account to cover for the rehearsal,recording,accommodation as well as every other necessary logistic and important needs to ensure that they have the best of rehearsal/recording to achieve the desired result .
    Let me have your confirmation by sending your full name,address,telephone numbers for easy communication immediately and for our office records.
    As soon as i have your confirmation, all necessary details will be sent
    accordingly.
    I thank you once again and hope that we can conclude on this as soon as possible so that we can start making all necessary plans to ensure a smooth programme organisation and all necessities.All checks and balances will be made at the end of the rehearsal/recordings .
    Have a nice day.
    Aaron Cole,
    General Manager, Pixel Consults.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772 ”

    I WISH THERE WAS SOME WAY TO BUST THIS PRICK!

  25. I got one from george and just spent an hour writing the reply!!! arrrrhhh

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am George Poyet of Elizade Services in the United Kingdom and i want to inquire for your availability for the training of six Clients who are interested in learning the art of Children entertainment and all that is required for it.Let me know if you can lectures,seminars and teachings of this for a month period starting from the month of August.Do get back on this as well as the total package for the six clients.
    Regards,
    George Poyet.
    +447035926538
    +447024031772
    Uk,

  26. Hi I had the same guy jkennart pose as a 26 year old moving to Canada and just seemed weird cause he did not provide much information about himself so I decided to run his phone number and came up as a scammer. Just can’t win these days. So many scammers. I will not use this website again since I cannot afford to deal with this kind of crap.

  27. Hi guys…

    I posted an ad on craigslist and got the same email from Harrison Brown and a similar one from a Chris Duxbury at cduxbury004@gmail.com. Here’s what Duxbury wrote…

    Hello there,
    i am interested in the house you placed an ad on.Here is a little info about myself. My name is Chris Duxbury, i am 32 years old, at present i am based in the UK, but will be relocating to your Province in a couple of weeks.I am a social and friendly person, i drink occassionally and a non smoker. i like meeting people,i am an introvert by nature and i get along with most people easily,i dont party too much,i’ll be coming soon and my reason for moving is because i have a job offer and the pay is very good,i will be working as a DataBase Administrator on oracle,I can assure you that you will not have any regrets letting out your apartment to me & having me as a room mate.I will be coming over alone,with no family or pets.if you need any other information please feel free to ask,you can contact me by email cduxbury001@gmail.com… thanks and hope to hear from you soon

    yours with all sincerity
    Chris Duxbury
    (you can call me on +44-703-592-2943 or +44-703-598-3472)

    As soon as I saw the reference to his new job as a database administrator on oracle, I knew it was a scam. So there’s another one to add to the growing list!

    Cheers,
    Doug

  28. Hi!
    Thank you for publishing the email addresses!
    That made it very easy for me to find out about a request for my room.
    Best regards from Germany
    Vera

  29. I have just received the same email from this scammer. He is “personalizing” his requests to fit whatever business he is trying to scam, so be aware. Here is the message he sent me:

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    Compliments.I am George Poyet of Elizade Consults based in the United Kingdom and we have six clients who are interested in learning glass bead making lessons in your place for one month period.I want to know if you would be available to organise classes and pratical lessons for them.Let me also know the total costs for this as they would be coming in the month of September.
    Regards,
    George

    Sorry, George, but no.

  30. Thanks to Canada Rentals!
    George Poyet just emailed me and was the contact for a group from UK who wanted to learn Glassblowing in my studio for a month!
    How creative of him….

  31. Hi I just want to say thank you for this!! We are a glass art school in southern NJ, USA and I received an email from a George Poyet. Typed it into yahoo and your site came up and I found the almost exact email, with a few variations posted on this site. Thank you thank you thank you!

  32. I got this email and they said I have inherited money from a dead guy from Malaysia ..
    Is it a big scam they sent me a phone number to call ?

  33. A new one I just got from fadee_sandra@yahoo.com

    Hello,
    I want to confirm if you still have place is still available for rent ? if yes, i will like to have the description and well as the Mode of Payment
    Little about me , I am 25 years old female and I was born in Revere,Massachusetts , USA, I moved to just last years after the death of father Republique Du Benin ,I work in a fashion home as a designer director. I am a very out going person and fun to be with.. I do play the organ and piano. I don’t drink , smoke and I don’t do drugs.. I like going to movies,, concerts ,, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very trustworthy and value relationship . I am presently in Republique Du Benin .
    I await your response as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival as the company client I worked for before I quit wants to arrange for the payment. I want to make an advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is serious, since I am not around. Thanks and have a good time.
    Regards,
    Sandra

  34. Here are 3 emails from that idiot! I wish I came to this blog first, before replying to him/her…At least we all found out about this scammer, I just feel sorry for those who have not!

    Hello,
    I am interested in renting your place and here is a little info about myself. I am Jamie and I am 26 years old, at present I am based in the UK but will be relocating to your Province in a couple of weeks to settle.Consequent to this and in order to make settling in much easier and quicker I am searching for an accomodation early and I saw your add on the site and would be very happy if reservation for the place can be made.
    I can assure you that you will not have any regrets letting out this apartment to me as I am a very respectful and matured individual who values peoples opinions and also loves to be happy and make people happy( Happiness is a product of making someone happy).I am calm and collected by nature and I get along much easily with most people.
    Furthermore, I do not smoke and I drink very lightly.I will be coming over alone,with no family or pets.
    My reason for moving is because I have a new job offer and the pay is very good. I will be working as a DataBase Adminstrator for Priority I. T Corp.
    Please reply me as soon as you read this email.I ll be waiting to hear from you.Kindly contact me via email.
    Thank you once more
    Yours sincerely
    Jamie

    Hello,
    I am happy you responded to my email and I look forward to coming over to Canada by July 25 for 1 year but I can be flexible to your plans.
    My employer will be sending you payment for the rent($900).
    Also my shipper will be shipping my Honda 2009 model and other personal effects before I move into your place.I wont be bringing much over as I intend to buy most afresh there. But my PC will be coming with me surely & other personal belongings.If this is ok with you, kindly mail me back your name to make out the payment in & your address to have it sent to. I will be needing your number so we can talk.
    I will be off to see my sick mum in the hospital who is due for surgery soon.
    In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015(skype i.d is good.lord2).
    I look forward to your response.
    Yours Sincerely

    Jamie

    Hello,
    My employer has sent payment to your location and I’ll be sending you the details later. This will enable you know when it will arrive. I will appreciate if you notify me as soon as it does.
    This is the first time I will be traveling to North America and I believe articulating myself with the cultural change will not be difficult as people like you will make me settle in easily. In the UK majority of us are conservatives and I believe Canada is an environment with more liberal and free thinking individuals( and more beautiful ladies, LOL!!!).
    Facing new challenges and enhancing my skills will be first priority and I promise you that you will not regret ever renting the place out to me as I am a very matured and understanding person.
    Most importantly my shipper will be getting in touch with you regarding shipping of my Honda Accord (2009) to your place and I have given him your contact.His name is Andrew Whiff and he’ll contact you by email.
    Yours sincerely
    Jamie

  35. Andrew Whiff

    From: Andrew Whiff
    Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 10:05:28 AM
    Subject: Jamie Kendrich’s shipper

    Hello ,
    I am Andrew Whiff and I am Mr Jamie Kendrich’s shipper.He instructed
    me to get in touch with you pertaining his personal effects that he
    will be shipping from the UK to Canada but I have been instructed not
    to commence shipping until payment gets to you.
    There are certain details that I will be requiring from you so as to
    make sure everything goes as planned.But most especially I will be
    needing the address that Mr Kendrich effects will be arriving in
    Canada.
    I await your response and full co-operation.
    Thank You
    Andrew

  36. Please take my email off this list. I rented out a condo three months ago through Craigslist. Thanks

  37. I received the identical e-mails from Andrew Whiff, the ” mover”, and Jamie Kendrich, “the potential renter”, plus the “sad news” e-mail of his mother’s death. The bank draft his “employer” sent looked absolutely genuine, even the bank branch thought it was genuine…they held it 5 days and of course it was false! No I didn’t send any money thankgoodness. Amazing, had 2 phone calls with him, he sounded young and had a slight accent and genuine!
    He must have an accomplice here in Canada, but I couldn’t read the postmark on the envelope.

  38. I recieved an email from Sandra Linda :


    Hello..
    How are you doing ? Thanks for the prompt response ,, l am interested in your rent ,,Once again, l” m so happy to see your e-mail and your content. l want to inform You that I called one of my old business dealers that Owned me some money some couples of month’s ago and they have agreed to Pay me my money back with cheque, but the money is in excess to the rent charges ,but I will instruct them to send you the cheque , so you could deposit it into your bank account and it’s clear, then deduct the Rent for one month with the deposit fee and all that are required such as other expenses , and help to me to send rest of the money to my Flight manager so that she could release my flight ticket. But before that, I will need your full name, address with your contact phone number, so I could instruct them to send the cheque to you. Hope to hear from u ASAP.

    I then I gave her a very long 7-word name. Along with the address of a dump-site in a foreign country and claimed it as my own with a standard 555 number.


    Hello ,
    Thanks for the info , i will e mail you as soon as the payment is send to you , and once you receive it , pls inform asap so that i can e mail you the info of my Travel Agent that you will use to transfer the balance through western union money transfer……..
    cheers,

    I also recieved emails with the same msgs from the following:
    -David Morgan
    -Tade Elliott
    and none other then the infamous:

    -Vinfis Jacob

  39. 2nd email:
    SENDER: Tade Elliott

    Hi,
    How are you doing? Guess fine I presume. Am writing you in regards to
    your advert on Craigslist.com and I’m interested in your
    room apartment, Am from Belfast UK and I will be having a seminars coming
    up soon . Right now am working for a Non-Government Organization on a
    program on children with orphans and heart related problems.My next
    program/seminars will be in Your Neighborhood and I will need a
    room/Apartment to stay for these
    seminars, so I want to secure a room before my arrival.I
    can’t wait to arrive to us cause I’ve heard a lot about the
    state….More so I will be staying for the period of 8-14months,
    Please do get back to me with the room description, move in rent fees
    for the first month,Utilities and deposit if
    included. And if any picture of the room is available, kindly attach
    it with your reply please.. Hope to read from you soon.
    Kindest Regards
    - – -

    3rd email:

    SENDER: David Morgan

    Dear Sir,

    How are you today with your work and Family.Hope all is fine.I am glad to contact you in a brief message,my name is Prof.Dr.David Morgan.,I work as Research Director in the Ministry of Health here in Nigeria.

    please I need your urgent assistance to transfer $14.7 million dollar out to your bank account for a mutual investment benefits in your location and I will be glad to give you more explainations of source of funds once I receive your response to work with me.

    Waiting to hear from you.

    Thanks and God bless.
    Prof.Dr. David Morgan

    - – -

    I replied to both msgs with fake names and fake addresses just so they would stop sending all these emails.

  40. Hi there-
    Just had 3 weeks of communication with this Jamie!! same story- mother’s death, employeer sent money for shipper for me (Alan Whiff)- sent bank draft with no return address…took bank draft to bank- looks so real, but spidey senses said ‘no go’- let the bank know and will deal with the police….just sorry I took my place off the market!!

  41. p.s. i’m glad i picked up on the strange wording and thought of googling to see if it may be a scam .. wow, glad I did, had no idea!! Thx to all how took the time to warn us

  42. I received an identical email from
    sandra fadee (sandra_fadee@yahoo.com)
    as already posted. It sounded way to fishy, and the grammar is not something you would expect from a U.S. born person. I also received a second email . sent the same day from this scammer that read;

    Dear,
    I need a (PA) Personal Assistant. I’m looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well and good understanding person.
    This position is home-based and flexible, working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. As my assistant, your activities amongst other things will include;
    *Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
    *Scheduling programmes, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
    *Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence when I’m away.
    *Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
    *Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities.
    Basic wage is $400 a week for just 10 hrs or less per week . If you’re interested you can e-mail me back Asap.
    Regards,
    Sandra

  43. I spent 5 days communicating with this loser. I knew right away something was wrong. So I played it out till I could prove it was all a scam. Now I have the FAKE CHEQUE in hand,from Jamie Kennart’s so called employer,Bryan Miller. And correspondance from Alex Whiff. Or whoever these idiots are. Next step…the police!

  44. Here’s a few e-mails I got,from this JAMIE KENNART.In London.UK

    I’m happy you emailed me and I look forward to arriving on the I’ll bearriving on the 20th. Will I be required to make payment for the 1stand/or last month rent?I will be off to see my sick mum in the hospital who is due for surgery soon.In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015 +447024033015 +447024033015 +447024033015 (skype i.d isgood.lord2).I look forward to your response.Jamie

  45. Hello,
    > My employer has sent payment to your location and I’ll be sending you
    > the details later. This will enable you know when it will arrive. I
    > will appreciate if you notify me as soon as it does.
    > This is the first time I will be traveling to North America and I
    > believe articulating myself with the cultural change will not be
    > difficult as people like you will make me settle in easily. In the UK
    > majority of us are conservatives and I believe Canada is an
    > environment with more liberal and free thinking individuals.
    > Facing new challenges and enhancing my skills will be first priority
    > and I promise you that you will not regret ever renting the place out
    > to me as I am a very matured and understanding person.
    > Most importantly my shipper will be getting in touch with you
    > regarding shipping of my Honda Accord (2009) to your place and I have
    > given him your contact.His name is Alex Whiff and he’ll contact you
    > by email.
    > Yours sincerely
    > Jamie

  46. > Hello ,
    > I am Alexandreas Whiff and I am Mr Jamie Kennart’s shipper.He instructed
    > me to get in touch with you pertaining his personal effects that he
    > will be shipping from the UK to Canada but I have been instructed not
    > to commence shipping until you confirm receipt of your rent.
    > There are certain details that I will be requiring from you so as to
    > make sure everything goes as planned.But most especially I will be
    > needing the address that Mr Kennart’s effects will be arriving in
    > Canada.
    > I await your response and full co-operation.
    > Thank You
    > Alexandreas

  47. Hello ,
    The unimaginable thing I feared most has happened to me.My mother
    passed away yesterday night. I am the most distraught person on planet
    earth but there is need for me to gather mental, physical and spiritual
    strength at this trying moment.
    My mother is the catalyst behind all my present achievements and I
    have been 500% dependent on her for more future support.Why did she
    have to go? Arrangements are being made and she will be laid to rest
    on Sunday.
    I told my employer(Bryan Miller) about the news and he has given his
    condolences.Also he told me to have patience with the payment(National
    Bank Draft) as it was sent via regular mail.
    He made a mistake of sending Alex’s(shipper) money along with yours
    instead of sending it separately.What do we do about that? Please
    advise.
    Jamie

  48. And here is the first e-mail..that started all this garbage and waste of time!

    Hello,
    I am interested in renting your place and here is a little info about
    myself. I am Jamie and I am 26 years old, at present I am based in the
    UK but will be relocating to your Province in a couple of weeks to
    settle.Consequent to this and in order to make settling in much easier
    and quicker I am searching for an accomodation early and I saw your
    add on the site and would be very happy if reservation for the place
    can be made.
    I can assure you that you will not have any regrets letting out this
    apartment to me as I am a very respectful and matured individual who
    values peoples opinions and also loves to be happy and make people
    happy( Happiness is a product of making someone happy).I am calm and
    collected by nature and I get along much easily with most people.
    Furthermore, I do not smoke and I drink very lightly.I will be coming
    over alone,with no family or pets.
    My reason for moving is because I have a new job offer and the pay is
    very good. I will be working as a DataBase Adminstrator for Priority
    I. T Corp.
    Please reply me as soon as you read this email.I ll be waiting to hear
    from you.Kindly contact me via emai: jamiekennart2@gmail.com
    Thank you once more
    Yours sincerely
    Jamie

  49. Hi!

    He got me too!
    I received all the same emails that are posted here. How can we stop this type of activity? They have my address but I suspect he is only after money. Very unfortunate for those of us who are trying to get ahead! Thanks for the posts everyone!

  50. You can add “alorasealords101@gmail.com” to this list. I googled “Priority I. T Corp.” from his email response and found your site. I’ve had the same response at least twice beofre from various scammers.

    Thanks!

  51. I got the same emails from Jamie Kennart just recently…glad I found this site before it could progress any further! I’m wondering what exactly this guy is after? I mean…he has my address and I’m wondering if I should be concerned…any thoughts?

  52. I got this from sandra fadee at sandra_fadee@yahoo.com —- they think they are so smart!!! Be careful everyone not to pay attention to these scammers and not to trust people easily:

    “”"”"”"”"”"”
    Hi,
    Pls I want to confirm if your place is still available for rent ? if Available, i would like to have the description of the place and mode of Payment ?
    Little about me , I am 25 years old female, I was born in Revere, Massachusete, U.S.A. I moved to just last years after the death of father Republique Du Benin . l am self employed in the line of fashion / an Hair stylist . I am not really a sports person, but I do love Basketball ,Lawn Tenis. I am a very out going person and fun to be with. I do play the organ and piano. I don’t drink , smoke and I don’t do drugs. I like going to movies,, concerts ,, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.
    I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very trustworthy .
    I am presently in Republique Du Benin working and await your response as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival as the company client I worked for before I quit wants to arrange for the payment. As I will like to make an advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is real since I am not around.Thanks and have a good time.
    Regards,
    Sandra
    “”"”"”"”

  53. Just had the same Scam from our friend Jamie Kennart I hope someone finds this guy. Thanks for having this up for everyone to see!
    May as well add this to the wall of shame….
    jamiekennart@gmail.com

  54. I almost got scammed by the same person: add these names to your list:

    Jamie Kennart :

    “I just got a call from Alex telling me that the funds have not been
    received by him.I tried calling all the numbers you gave me but no one
    has picked my call. I hope you are enjoying your holidays.
    Jamie”
    A Whiff: shipitfastuknownownow@gmail.com

    same story: the shipping of the honda 2009… the first time in North America… yadayadayada. Oh… yeah… and his mother just died!

  55. Ivan Ashavin – probably another scammer….

    Ivan Ashavin

    Claims he is a doctor…


    Please let me know if this unit is still available for rent.
    Provide me adequate information on the rent procedures, and the
    current situation of
    this unit. Is this house furnished? I would prefer it
    unfurnished as i intend placing order for my own kind
    of furniture that will sooth my taste. Can you
    send me a few pictures of this unit?.
    Treat as urgent pls.

    Cordial

    Dr . Ivan Ashavin

  56. Hey guys here is a new one from Jamie Kennart

    Hi,Let me know the specific details you want to know. My mum’s surgery isscheduled to take place in 10hrs time, wish me luck! Here’s a poem I composed(100% Plagiarised,lol).
    Jamie

    Canada, oh Canada
    what hast thou done with me
    whenever I do close my eyes
    my heart is there with thee

    Your mountains and great forests
    of an infinity
    Sequoias stand majestically
    ancient serenity

    What everlasting pleasure
    lies in your scenery
    the crumbling walls of what once was
    beneath a Maple tree

    Golden fields of waving grain
    whisper a lullaby
    the sunset slowly fades away
    beyond your endless sky

    Canada, oh Canada
    what hast thou done with me
    I feel thou whispers in my soul
    I wish to be with thee

    I spot a single red deers
    cent danger in the breeze
    the slightest noise will make her flee
    among your mighty trees

    I see your children playing
    out on a frozen pond
    at snowball fights and slapping pucks
    a magic way beyond

    Mem’ries of the days gone by
    engraved into my soul
    return to you I will some day
    it’s always been my goal

    Canada, oh Canada
    what hast thou done with me
    thou temptress of my craving heart
    I long to be with thee

  57. Exchanged e-mails with Jamie, female from U.K., identical first message as Jamie Kenart who is happy and likes to make others happy, blah, blah, became suspicious as I couldn’t imagine a 26 year old having her honda shipped here, could she drive on the right hand side of the road? I asked her for information that she didn’t supply. I checked out the UVic scam alert and realized that was what was happening. I did give my address and phone # in the second e-mail before I became suspicious. I received an e-mail this morning from Andre Whiff from shipitfastuknownownow!!! I have reported both e-mails to internet fraud and FTC on line complaint.Should I do more?

  58. first email from jaime(alorasealords101@gmail.com)

    Hi,
    I just cam accross your ad. Could you email me back to confirm it’s
    availability.

    Jamie

    second email after my reply

    Hello,
    I just came accross your ad.

    I was born in and raised in Europe 26 yrs ago and pretty much moved
    around Europe half of my life until my parents decided to settle in
    England where I live now. I’m a matured, Vivacious, career driven
    individual. I don’t smoke and drink on very sparse occasions (probably
    won’t even consume up to 5 liters in year) which might be buoyed
    something very special like a job promotion or maybe a best friend’s
    wedding (lol).

    I am also not opinionated and will never condemn anyone for their
    sexual, religious inclinations or what so ever primordial variables. I
    think the day we perceive ourselves beyond such clouts, there would be
    world peace and visceral love.

    I plan on staying in Canada for at least 3 years minimum because my
    work contract is for two years and I will be working for Cross Bow
    Technology. So I should be able to sign a year contract there is need
    for it.

    Have a spectacular day!
    Jamie

    and the second email had a different email addy
    superabundancesuperabundance@gmail.com please add this to your list of fraud emails

  59. THANK LORD I found this site when I did, just dodged a bullet!
    got an identical email as Jojo above from sandra_fadee@yahoo.com.
    Also just realized I was THIS close to being scammed 2 months ago when I received an similar email from a “Sean Harrington”. Didn’t realize it at the time, luckily our last tenant decided not to move at the last minute. I also got the same scam email about a personal assistant position as Joe above as well, but mine is from Ayem Eben. Funny how the one Joe got was from Fadee.

    Anyways, thanks guys, and be careful!

    Watch out for these ppl:

    Sandra Fadee (sandra_fadee@yahoo.com)
    Sean Harrington (can’t remember email)
    Ayem Eben (ayemcoconsult1@yahoo.com)

  60. hey i got the same cheque too please help me cuz i gave this guy my name and address i have the cheque and have tore it apart. what should i do? it was from some guy with the same excuse as PA

  61. just got an email from sandrafadee1@yahoo.com sure she is the same one you have just changed a few letters,,,,,,thank you so much for posting this cause I think I would have fallen for it,,,,,,thank you so much!!!!

  62. I’ve had the same enquiries from Jamie Kennart, and the email above was sent to me verbatim! Then the next response:

    Hello,
    I am happy you responded to my email and I look forward to coming over
    to Canada but I can be flexible to your plans.
    My employer will be sending you payment for the first and last month rent ($1600).
    Also my shipper will be shipping my Honda 2009 model and other
    Personal effects before I move into your place. I won’t be bringing much
    over as I intend to buy most afresh there. But my PC will be coming
    with me surely & other personal belongings. If this is ok with you,
    kindly mail me back your name to make out the payment in & your
    address to have it sent to. I will need your number so we can
    talk.
    I will be off to see my sick mum in the hospital who is due for surgery soon.
    In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015(Skype i.d is
    good.lord2).
    I look forward to your response.
    Yours Sincerely
    Jamie

    …these were sent from jamiekennart@gmail.com

  63. HAHHAHAHA I almost fall for this… Knew it too good to be true… if I play along, can i still cash that fake cheque?? prop not i guess.

  64. I got the same one a couple of days ago. Din’t give them any pertinent info. Also had one last year from a Rev. Bruno. All Scammers from Africa. The one calling himself Sandra Fadee even had the nerve to get kinda snotty while e-mailing me. I wish there was a way of zapping these “people”.

  65. http://www.canadarentals.net/rentalblog/?p=83#comment-19063
    *Fraud
    Read this:
    1st e-mail:
    Hi,
    Pls I want to confirm if your place is still available for rent ? if Available, i would like to have the description of the place and mode of Payment ?
    Little about me , I am 25 years old female, I was born in Revere, Massachusete, U.S.A. I moved to just last years after the death of father Republique Du Benin . l am self employed in the line of fashion / an Hair stylist . I am not really a sports person, but I do love Basketball ,Lawn Tenis. I am a very out going person and fun to be with. I do play the organ and piano. I don’t drink , smoke and I don’t do drugs. I like going to movies,, concerts ,, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.
    I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very trustworthy .
    I am presently in Republique Du Benin working and await your response as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival as the company client I worked for before I quit wants to arrange for the payment. As I will like to make an advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is real since I am not around.Thanks and have a good time.
    Regards,
    Sandra

    2nd e-mail
    Hello..
    How are you doing ? Thanks for the prompt response ,, l am interested in your rent ,,Once again, l” m so happy to see your e-mail and your content. l want to inform You that I called one of my old business dealers that Owned me some money some couples of month’s ago and they have agreed to Pay me my money back with cheque, but the money is in excess to the rent charges ,but I will instruct them to send you the cheque , so you could deposit it into your bank account and it’s clear, then deduct the Rent for one month with the deposit fee and all that are required such as other expenses , and help to me to send rest of the money to my Flight manager so that she could release my flight ticket. But before that, I will need your full name, address with your contact phone number, so I could instruct them to send the cheque to you. Hope to hear from u ASAP.

  66. So, I know now that I’m too trusting and i fully feel like an idiot. Gave away my name and address to this sandra_fadee@yahoo after several emails, am I hooped? Is there anything I can do at this point?

  67. Good day – The scammers who targeted us used the email blueairlords@gmail.com AND my wife’s name in their ads. They got our address from actual ads that we placed when we advertised our house for rent. I have spent many hours toying with them pretending to be potential renters etc. “Who do I send the money to etc” – lots of fun. I figure if they are bothering me, they aren’t scamming others. We have great neighbors at our rental house who have our home number which they give to people who are coming around to call and verify ownership. Also, we have great renters who are very patient with the scammer stuff. Very tough to track these fraud artists which is too bad because I’d like to meet one…very happy I found this site….also, google alerts is helpful for seeing the ads so I can respond to them…….

  68. SO i just got tricked by that wench sandra fadee. luckily i found this site because i was pretty oblivious of what was actually going on. here i was thinking i had met a decent person to room with. She or He or whatever the hell it is is sneaky here is what the letter looked like:

    Hi,
    Pls I want to confirm if your place is still available for rent ? if Available, i would like to have the description of the place and mode of Payment ?
    Little about me , I am 25 years old female, I was born in Revere, Massachusete, U.S.A. I moved to just last years after the death of father Republique Du Benin . l am self employed in the line of fashion / an Hair stylist . I am not really a sports person, but I do love Basketball ,Lawn Tenis. I am a very out going person and fun to be with. I do play the organ and piano. I don’t drink , smoke and I don’t do drugs. I like going to movies,, concerts ,, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.
    I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very trustworthy .
    I am presently in Republique Du Benin working and await your response as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival as the company client I worked for before I quit wants to arrange for the payment. As I will like to make an advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is real since I am not around.Thanks and have a good time.
    Regards,
    Sandra

    me:

    hey! yes the place is available.It is being renovated as we speak and will be ready on dec 15th, it is pretty nice. I will be in kamloops on friday and can meet with you if you want to view it? or i can take pictures and send them your way?. it is 650 a month which includes internet, hydro, heating.

    hope to hear from you soon, it sounds like we have alot in common!

    sandra:

    Hello..
    How are you doing ? Thanks for the prompt response ,, l am interested in your rent ,,Once again, l” m so happy to see your e-mail and your content. l want to inform You that I called one of my old business dealers that Owned me some money some couples of month’s ago and they have agreed to Pay me my money back with cheque, but the money is in excess to the rent charges ,but I will instruct them to send you the cheque , so you could deposit it into your bank account and it’s clear, then deduct the Rent for one month with the deposit fee and all that are required such as other expenses , and help to me to send rest of the money to my Flight manager so that she could release my flight ticket. But before that, I will need your full name, address with your contact phone number, so I could instruct them to send the cheque to you. Hope to hear from u ASAP

    lets get this biach locked up for good!

  69. jamiekennart@gmail.com (scam scam scam)

    Hi,
    I just saw your advert and here a little introduction about me.
    I am 27 yrs and live in England but will be moving to canada as a result
    of a New Job I have been offered by Cross Bow Tech as a DBA.

    I am very matured and respect peoples views and inclinations and don’t
    have a problem with getting along with people or making new friends.
    I don’t know what you really are looking for in your future renter but
    I think I would term myself as the quintessential renter.

    I have never smoked and I also drink very lightly and will never indulge
    in drug use of what so ever.

    In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015(Skype i.d is
    good.lord2).

    Let me know if there are other details you need and others not stated
    in the ad.

    Thank you

    Jamie

  70. We also found a Scam. He replied to our ad on craigs list and said his name was “Sean Harrington”. His story was that he got a job in our province as a database admin, he is 28, his mom ends up getting injured and dies. his email is (seanharrington002@gmail.com)and (seanharrington2681@gmail.com. the following is a link to a site with our emails:

    http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/roo/1507557912.html

  71. Sandra Fadee contacted me a month ago trying to rent a place I had on Craigslist. The usual scam sending me a cheque for more than I need and then wanting me to send the difference to her. Something I did and maybe if enough of us did it would slow the scammers down. I said I would rent to her BUT if she wanted it I would need the cheque sent by fedex overnight as I can’t hold the place longer for her. I’m guessing fedex overnight cost her $20-$40. Guess what Sandra, I just scammed you out of $40!!

  72. We’ve had some problems with scammers on our site. Its pretty much come down to banning everyone from Nigera and other common countries. We didn’t really want to do that, but it just made sense for us.

  73. Hi, just a scam that was attempted at the highrise I am assistant manager at, and its potentially really scary.

    I received a phone call from a girl in BC (Im in Edmonton) as she was so thrilled that my building was finally condos and the man she was intending renting from only owned 1 unit, but did i know if anyone else had units they were planning to rent as she had friends who would be happy to rent from at potentionally cheap rates also! (this is the university area, nothings cheap LOL) After assuring her that none were condos and this was 100% a scam! etc, she sent me all the info and promised me that she would forward any additional email correspondance she may receive and would NOT send any monies to this person.

    Now, what made this so scary is that the ‘owner’ used the name of an actual resident of my building. The typical completely fictious job description mind you (engineer being temporarily relocated to Europe, use all my stuff, handy for a student etc yadda yadda yadda). And the actual tenant would never have known he was being ‘used’ as he does not own a cel, computer etc. The perfect person to steal from. I recommended he contact the police and the credit bureau just to be safe.

    Which is why it just doesnt feel random enough, and his name just isnt THAT common (and my building has 700 people in it) and if this is a new scam, I want the Nigeria one back, that one was easy to spot.

    Oh, he received a phone call at his home asking about his rental. I believe he has since changed his number.

  74. just wanted to tell you guys that is still out there, I knew right away it was a scam though bc he said he wasn’t even there :S

    i’m going to write in the two emails I received from him in order for other people to spot the scam!

    + I wanted to thank you for posting this blog, and having his email on here to confirm my suspicion!!!

    emails…

    Hello,

    Thanks for getting back to me,I am very glad you are interested in renting my apt.I am a divorcee,very hard working ,religious…I am now located in Portland,Oregon on exhibition and won’t be returning to the apt until a 2 years.

    I am looking for responsible roomate that is going to be taking good care of my apt while i am away and i will be trusting you that you are going to be taking good care of my apt as i left it,the apartment is for long term and short term lease is also acceptable.Here is the address of the apt 317 Sherbourne Avenue Toronto Ontario M5A 2S3 Canada .The rent is $600 per month,Deposit $400 which include the utilities such as Water/Sewer,heat,hydro,gas,internet access e.t.c

    The Apartment is furnished.I will like you to tell me your experience with renting..I was wondering maybe i can send you the application form for you to fill out.Also i will like to know when you want to take possession of the apartment so that we can discuss how to get the keys and neccessary documents to you.

    I await your prompt response ASAP.

    Anita

    —-

    number 2:

    Thanks for your mail. The apartment is very much available for rent and the rental fees is $600.00 per month including utilities for the whole of the apartment and the deposit is $400.00, i want you to know that i appreciate your expression.So, i want you to stick to your words. The APPLICATION FORM is been attached to this mail for you to fill out and re-send back to me via email…

    Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in our file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on TRUST and again i will like to tell you that there is no way you can view the interior because the keys and the document is here with me in Portland,Oregon and you driveby and view the exterior of the apartment for you to know where the apartment is located and i have attached the pictures of the interior pics for you to have an idea how the inside looks like.
    I await your prompt response ASAP.
    Anita
    PS-I was wondering maybe you have MSN MESSENGER so that we can talk more from there.

    :) have a great day

  75. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I cant believe I got sucked in as far as I did with this scammer :( I feel ashamed. It was the exact same one, Anita friggan Mead my ass lol thanks again for this fabulous list.

  76. I just got this scammer too. I thought it was a scammer immediately once I saw the too good to be true pictures.
    I had to drive by and not see the interior. From Ross a person named anita

    Here’s the two emails, luckily I didn’t give any info not even my name.

    Hello,

    Thanks for getting back to me,we are very glad that you are interested in renting our apt.We are couples married for 15 years blessed with a wonderful daughter.We have relocated to Portland,Oregon due to a new branch open.

    We are looking for responsible tenants that is going to be taking good care of our apt while we are away and we will be trusting you that you are going to be taking good care of our apt as we left it,the apartment is for long term and short term lease is also acceptable.Here is the address of the apt 751 Woodbine Avenue Toronto Ontario M4E 3V5 .The rent is $600 per month which include the utilities such as Water/Sewer,heat,hydro,gas,internet access e.t.cThe first month and last month rent is required.

    ** notice how they change where they’re located in the next email haha! Plus it was accompanied by too good to be true pictures.

    Thanks for your mail. The apartment is very much available for rent and the rental fees is $600.00 per month including utilities for the whole of the apartment, i want you to know that i appreciate your expression.So, i want you to stick to your words. The APPLICATION FORM is been attached to this mail for you to fill out and re-send back to me via email…

    Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that i can have it in our file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you.Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the key to you,please we are giving you all this base on TRUST and again i will like to tell you that there is no way you can view the interior because the keys and the document is here with me in Bardstown,Kentucky and you driveby and view the exterior of the apartment for you to know where the apartment is located and i have attached the pictures of the interior pics for you to have an idea how the inside looks like.
    I await your prompt response ASAP.
    Anita

  77. Jamie is at it again. I got the following response to my craigslist ad:

    Hi,
    I just saw your advert and here a little introduction about me.
    I am 27 yrs and live in England but will be moving to canada as a result
    of a New Job I have been offered by Cross Bow Tech as a DBA.
    I am very matured and respect peoples views and inclinations and don’t
    have a problem with getting along with people or making new friends.
    I don’t know what you really are looking for in your future renter but
    I think I would term myself as the quintessential renter.
    I have never smoked and I also drink very lightly and will never indulge
    in drug use of what so ever.
    In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015(Skype i.d is
    good.lord2).
    Let me know if there are other details you need and others not stated
    in the ad.
    Thank you
    Jamie

  78. i got the same email from Jamie

    alorasealords101@gmail.com is his email address. i also gave my address, does anyone know if this is going to effect me at all?

    ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
    ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
    ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
    ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

    Hi,
    I just saw your advert and here a little introduction about me.
    I am 27 yrs and live in England but will be moving to canada as a result of a New Job I have been offered by Cross Bow Tech as a DBA.
    I am very matured and respect peoples views and inclinations and don’t have a problem with getting along with people or making new friends.
    I don’t know what you really are looking for in your future renter but I think I would term myself as the quintessential renter.
    I have never smoked and I also drink very lightly and will never indulge in drug use of what so ever.
    In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015(Skype i.d is good.lord2).
    Let me know if there are other details you need and others not stated in the ad.
    Thank you
    Jamie

  79. I have an add on Used Victoria and Craigslist Vancouver and Victoria for rooms I have to rent.
    In one week I have had 7 replies all scammers,pretty much the same wording as above.
    Dav
    Jamie Alan
    David Wells
    Sean Harrington
    Another one from Japan
    I phoned the CrossBow Company and they read back to me the ones on their list that people have phoned them about. This company has given the names of Jamie Alan and Dav and David Wells to the FBI
    Anyone getting Emails saying they have been hired by Cross Bow its a scam, they don’t even have an office in Canada

  80. Weird, cause this guy emailed me telling me he had a place for me to rent from him.
    I posted an ad on CL looking for accomodations for only 3 days. His email is below:

    From: Martins Funding Inc [mailto:j.branch52@gmail.com]
    Sent: March-18-10 5:13 PM
    To: hous-taugb-1648266489@craigslist.org
    Subject: I have a really nice apartment for rent

    ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
    ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
    ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping

    I have a really nice apartment in which i rent to a responsible,clean and quite person.i here by send you the details of the apartment i have available to rent.

  81. so Sandra Fadee contacted me with this email, and sent me a $5000 cheque then followed up telling me to send her the remaining $3000 that day. Luckily, I caught on thanks to this blog.

    Hi,
    Pls I want to confirm if your place is still available for rent ? if Available, i would like to have the description of the place and mode of Payment ?
    Little about me , I am 25 years old female, I was born in Revere, Massachusete, U.S.A. I moved to just last years after the death of father Republique Du Benin . l am self employed in the line of fashion / an Hair stylist . I am not really a sports person, but I do love Basketball ,Lawn Tenis. I am a very out going person and fun to be with. I do play the organ and piano. I don’t drink , smoke and I don’t do drugs. I like going to movies,, concerts ,, plays, I like camping, hiking, bike ridding, swimming, and I love to travel.
    I am a very dedicated individual who is totally committed to human development, friendly, very trustworthy .
    I am presently in Republique Du Benin working and await your response as soon as possible so as to arrange for you to get the money prior for my arrival as the company client I worked for before I quit wants to arrange for the payment. As I will like to make an advance payment ahead my arrival so that you can be rest assured that this is real since I am not around.Thanks and have a good time.
    Regards,
    Sandra

    watch out for this one

    sandrafadee1@yahoo.com

  82. Just got an email from Jamie Alan responding to my post on CL for a roommate. I google everyone (name and email) who responds to my post so I know they’re legit. Sure enough this guy wasn’t! I figured it was a scam but just had to make sure.

    Now I will have some fun with him… two can play at this game!

    FYI: always google people cause you never know.

  83. Well this is a fun conversation I am having with a scammer on craigslist. His name is “Mike Stevenns” and his email is maharinprobe@gmail.com. How do I know he is a scammer you may wonder? Well, he is trying to rent me a suite that he ‘owns’ but the thing is… ~I~ am the leasing agent in that particular building… LOL It is seeming to be taking a bit of time for them to get the stupid advert off craigslist but its kind of nice to see EXACTLY how it works from the other side… I will post the complete blah blah if its wanted when I am done. but its the same ‘cambridge, england’ drivel that we see.

  84. Same thing happened to me as well.Here is the email!

    Hello ,
    Thanks for your response and I really appreciate it , My name is Patricia Gonzales, I am a retail buyer from the state and am presently in uk…. I was introduced to Avon Some Months ago and I got your sales and contact from Avon and I would like to purchase this Items from you on a dealership and not with the company cos I am new on computer and I don’t operate with credit card, that is why I am dealing directly with you and I will appreciate if I can order this Product through you once you have the funds from me for the product .. All the product I want to order from you is my first order this year .. I will want you to get back to me with the total cost of the listed item and your name and address where I can send the payment to:

    5 ANEW FORCE EXTRA Triple Lifting Night Cream PM – 788519
    5 ANEW FORCE EXTRA Triple Lifting Day Cream SPF 15 – 788542
    5 RARE PEARLS Eau de Parfum Spray – 318003
    5 ANEW CLINICAL Instant Face Lift – 791086
    5 ANEW ULTIMATE Age Repair Night Cream – 960892
    5 ANEW ULTIMATE Age Repair Elixir – 390603

    kindly let me know if there is any discount you want to give me on my first order, and also you don’t need to worry about the shipping and the pick up of the order from your location that will be handled through my Shipper after you have received the funds for the order….

    Thanks a lot

  85. I have come cross almost a similar ad on Craigslist at 317 Sherbourne St. When I inquired about it, they sent me an email with the details. Does anyone know about this couple and their too-good-to-be-true fantastic apt that’s sitting empty while they’re in Texas? They are looking for someone to take care of their fully furnished home.

    “Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:21:21 -0700
    Subject: Re: $800 / 2br – CLEAN AND LARGE APARTMENT (City of toronto)
    From: mrkngla@gmail.com

    We’re the owner of the apartment you are making enquiry for, The apt will be available for over a year to two but the lease can be renewed monthly. We’re currently in Texas that’s why the apt is vacant for $800 per month, the refundable deposit is $500. We want somebody who can take care of the apartment as his/her own. Here is the address of the apt 317 Sherbourne St Toronto, ON

    Features of the apt:

    .. Central heating
    .. Large living room and dining room table
    .. 2 bedroom with full size bed
    .. Kitchen with dishwasher
    .. 2 Bathroom with bath, new washer and dryer
    .. Air conditioning
    .. Utilities included such as Water/Sewer, heat, hydro, internet access et.c

    Pets are allowed, If you’re interested, the pictures and application form will be sent to you.

    Hope to read from you soon,

    Mark and Gloria”

  86. I had an email from Sean Harrington too, with email addresses seanharrington001@gmail.com and seanharrington2681@gmail.com.

    I thought his english seemed a bit odd in the emails I sent him… didn’t really seem like the way a british person would write.. glad I googled his email address to check it out.

    He had the same story about sending his Honda over and his PC, but he says now that his father is ill and going for surgery (instead of aforementioned story about an injured mother).

    Can’t believe people do this (OR fall for it!)

  87. ahh another one trying to make monies off my building. *sigh* Scammers email is office.gottarent@googlemail.com and his name is “Sampson Thomas” right now he wants $1000.00 from poor unsuspecting me. :P Just gotta find where he wants me to send it. Last time, the place where they wanted it dropped was a legit business transfer site and they froze the drop account. Hope somebodies will get their monies back if any was sent there and maybe get fined or prosecuted. I know, the chances are slim but we can hope, right folks?

    I must commend the folks at http://www.rent-index.com. I found the advert, sent them a note and within 2 hours it was deleted from the site. thats way faster than anyone else I have found.

  88. Here’s the scammer’s new story…

    Hello,
    Just saw your ad and would be disposed to renting from you.

    I was born in and raised in Europe 26 yrs ago and pretty much moved
    around Europe half of my life until my parents decided to settle in
    England where I live now. I’m a matured, Vivacious, career driven
    individual. I don’t smoke and drink on very sparse occasions (probably
    won’t even consume up to 5 liters in year) which might be buoyed
    something very special like a job promotion or maybe a best friend’s
    wedding (lol).

    I am also not opinionated and will never condemn anyone for their
    sexual, religious inclinations or what so ever primordial variables. I
    think the day we perceive ourselves beyond such clouts, there would be
    world peace and visceral love.

    I plan on staying in Canada for at least 3 years minimum because my
    work contract is for two years and I will be working for Cross Bow
    Technology. So I should be able to sign a year contract if there is
    need for it.

    Kindly respond to my e mail when you can.
    Have a spectacular day!
    Jamie

    PS: “There is no way to peace, peace is the way.”

  89. Heads up, just received this email from a Jamie Alan.. Almost identical to the email received by Magaera (few posts above).

    Email this time is jamiejamie101101@gmail.com

    Hello,
    Just saw your ad and would be disposed to renting from you.
    I was born in and raised in the UK 26 yrs ago. I’m a matured,
    Vivacious, career driven individual, I don’t smoke and drink on very
    sparse occasions (probably won’t even consume up to 5 liters in year)
    which might be buoyed something very special like a job promotion or
    maybe a best friend’s wedding (lol).
    I am also not opinionated and will never condemn anyone for their
    sexual, religious inclinations or what so ever primordial variables. I
    think the day we perceive ourselves beyond such clouts, there would be
    world peace and visceral love.
    I plan on staying for at least 3 years minimum because my
    work contract is for two years and I will be working for Cross Bow
    Technology. So I should be able to sign a year contract if there is
    need for it.
    Kindly respond to my e mail when you can.
    Have a spectacular day!
    Jamie

  90. I also contacted the person from the Craigslist 317 Sherbourne Street ad. This time it was for a two bedroom apartment for $1,200. Same style of writing, also on business in Texas. Wants me to sign the rental agreement and send it to her without seeing it because she has the keys with her in Texas. Yeah right!

  91. Looks like Mr.Jamie Kendrich
    is still active and up to no good. Here is what he sent me in regards to the room for rent ad we posted on craiglist.

    Hello,
    Just saw your ad and would be disposed to renting from you.I was born in and raised in the UK 26 yrs ago. I’m a matured,Vivacious, career driven individual, I don’t smoke and drink on very sparse occasions (probably won’t even consume up to 5 liters in year)which might be buoyed something very special like a job promotion or maybe a best friend’s wedding (lol). I am also not opinionated and will never condemn anyone for their sexual, religious inclinations or what so ever primordial variables. I think the day we perceive ourselves beyond such clouts, there would be world peace and visceral love. I plan on staying in Canada for at least 3 years minimum because my
    work contract is for two years and I will be working for Cross Bow Technology. So I should be able to sign a year contract if there is need for it.

    Kindly respond to my e mail when you can.
    Have a spectacular day!
    Jamie

    Hello,
    I am happy you responded to my email and I look forward to coming over to Canada by July 29 but I can be flexible to your plans. My employer will be sending you payment for the first and last month rent ($1000). Also my shipper will be shipping my Honda 2009 model and other personal effects before I move into your place. I won’t be bringing much over as I intend to buy most afresh there. But my PC will be coming with me surely & other personal belongings. If this is ok with you,kindly mail me back your name to make out the payment in & your address to have it sent to. I will call your number so we can
    talk.

    I will be off to see my sick mum in the hospital who is due for surgery soon.
    In case you want to get to me my number is +447024033015(Skype i.d is
    good.lord2).
    I look forward to your response.
    Yours Sincerely
    Jamie

    Douche Bag

  92. Hi Justin,
    I got the exact same email from a girl last night, do you have any info on this? i thought it was a scammer but i not sure. please get back to me thanks!

  93. Hey all, i have been emailing the address below re accom in Whistler. It all seemed to good to be true hence the suspicion and then i saw him on you hall of shame list. Thanks for the heads up and watch out anyone else emailing him.

    owomawami@gmail.com

  94. I got this email from Ayem i knew something was wrong when he offered me $400 a WEEK for only 10 hours? anyways hope its helpful
    From: ayemcoconsult1@yahoo.com
    > Dear,
    > I need a (PA) Personal Assistant. I’m looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well and good understanding person.
    > This position is home-based and flexible, working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. As my assistant, your activities amongst other things will include;
    > *Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
    > *Scheduling programmes, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
    > *Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence when I’m away.
    > *Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
    > *Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities.
    > Basic wage is $400 a week for just 10 hrs or less per week . If you’re interested you can e-mail me back Asap.
    > Regards,
    > Ayem
    >

  95. Excellent blog, got an email from Harrison Brown (raw.blue3@yahoo.com)inquiring about the rent and bank account where his employer will transfer the money. The email is an exact copy of some of the emails recieved by folks in 2009.

    Also add Cherly Sun (cherylsun63@yahoo.com) to your list, same pattern of very generic emails and need to get my bank information so her “sponsor” can pay the bills.

  96. thanks!

    whenever I receive a UK tenant offer I know it is a spam! ahaha

    anyway, thanks for this blog. I will keep it in my favorite.

    I got some of them already. including the Bev email.

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