raymond grant fraud

Another new scam, brought to you by Craigslist. This guy didn't even get my name right!!
If you apply to an apartment and receive word back from this person, DO NOT PROCEED.

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Dear Rebekah,
Thanks for your mail. After going through your email, my wife and i have finally concluded to rent the House to you .
The deposit payment fee is $650 and the rent is $800,which totals $1,450 please again take care of the house so that we will be glad when we come back.

We strongly believe that you are a respectable and responsible person,we are sure you would be able to take great care of our apartment.
There is also a parking space available,we are giving you this on trust so please do not disappoint us and we
promise you that you will love the house and the peaceful serene environment.
below are the terms i will be sending via UPS to you,as soon as you inform us that you have deposited the funds,

1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2) Paper/Permanent house form (Containing your reference details)
3) Agreement Form which you would sign and send back to me.
4) The House Documentary file.
5) Payment Receipt.
6) Full address and description of the house
7) Authorization Letter
Lease Agreement
Here is my phone number 814-817-5641,i will like to speak with you before you make the deposit.
The funds should be deposited with Western Union.I understand you will be weary about making a deposit on an apartment which you have not seen,but as i stated in my previous email,you will not be able to gain entrance into the apartment since the keys are here with me, i hope you understand that i can not send out the keys to my apartment without at least confirming a deposit.
Therefore to make you feel relaxed and safe,here is way to go about it.
Please note at Western Union,there is a Security Test Question and Answer(this is like a password),without which funds can not be paid out by western union to the reciever,make the deposit with your own Test Question and Answer(something secret only you know) which you would not release to us until you receive the house keys and documents.
All you need to send to me is the MTCN(this is the money tracking number)Number so i can confirm from Western Union that the said amount is available,this is just to confirm that you can pay the deposit,and after you receive the Keys and Documents, you would release the Security Test Question and Answer so that i can receive the funds.

The details to deposit the funds are found below:

RECEIVER'S NAME: Dr.Raymond Grant
ADDRESS: 3020 Childrens Way San Diego, CA 92123
DEPOSIT AMOUNT:$1,450.00

If on the other hand you do not like the apartment you just send back my keys via UPS (since i will be paying for a 2 way delivery,i have an account with them), and go to western union and get your refund.

Until you get the keys,i will be unable to get your money,that way your money will be safe,and it will be like it never left your hands.

I strongly believe this is a more reliable and trust worthy way to conclude this transaction.
Once again,Please make sure you call me before you go ahead to make the deposit,here is my phone number : 814-817-5641

Thank you for your understanding and God bless you.

Hope to hear from you asap.

God Bless you richly,
Dr. Raymond Grant .
814-817-5641

Mod edit: moved from N&A - Michael

Welcome to ScamWarners hbickham and thank you for posting this information. Sadly scammers are using rental postings as a way to trap their victims. Your posts will help someone not become a victim.

Just got the exact same email from Dr. Raymond.

To my surprise, this guy may also be using the alias Rev. Chuck Brod. (same posting dates, response time, and email application, verbiage, etc) as another version of his scam.

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Hello,

My apartment is still available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because i am not too keen about the money in renting the apartment out but to whom i am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible and that would take great care of the apartment as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the apartment, it is available for immediate move-in.

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent because myself and my wife are currently in West Africa serving as humanitarians and would spend couple of years before i would be through with my assignment here. So my family and i have decided that we would be moving to the United Kingdom when we are through with our assignment here. So, we need someone that would take very good care of the apartment depending on how long you wish the Lease to last.

The address of my apartment is: 44 Newtown Road, Astoria NY 11103

Rent Fees:
Rent Per Month: $750 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $550 (Refundable)

APARTMENT FEATURES:

Large 1 Bdrm
1 Bath
Large Living Room
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Hardwood Floors
Brand New Cabinets, Electric Cooker, dish washer & Refrigerator
Washer, Heater and Dryer in the apartment

I would like you to fill the below details:

RENT APPLICATION FORM:
FIRST NAME:_________
MIDDLE NAME:_________________
LAST NAME:__________________
AGE:_____
SEX:________________
PROFESSION:________________
MARITAL STATUS____________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:______
PHONE NUMBERS
(CELL)PHONE_____
(WORK)PHONE____
(HOME)PHONE_____
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:____
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?_______
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?________
IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-
DO YOU SMOKE?______________
DO YOU DRINK?_________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS____

After i have received these details above, i would discuss with my wife and let you know my terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the apartment asap.

I hope to hear from you soonest. You can call me on +234-808-087-7058.

God Bless.

Rev. Chuck Brod
MOD note - unrelated link removed - Michelle
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I received an email the other day in regards to a apartment in NY from "Chuck Brod" at [email protected]. I've very aware of scams and so I googled the name Chuck Brod and found a FB account for someone name Chuck Brod who says on his "wall" that someone has been using his identity and not to fall for the scam. I'm also suspicious that the FB account is fake too. It is a ploy to get people to send him messages from your FB account so he can hack you? BEWARE!!!

Below is the original CL posting and the email he sent me on April 17, 2011 :

"$900 / 1br - Sophistication at it finest! 36 Sutton Place South, (36 Sutton Place South, New York)"

Sophistication at it finest! 36 Sutton Place South, Apartment 12D. Apartment 12D is a large and gracious south facing one bedroom cooperative apartment located in one of Manhattan's most sophisticated neighborhoods. The apartment consist of a gracious entry foyer, large living room with a sizable dinning alcove open to the kitchen and a large master bedroom. There are 5 closets and a south facing balcony with river views.

Contact: [email protected]

Address: 36 Sutton Place South, New York

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Hello,

My apartment is still available for rent. I am sure you would be asking yourself why my rent is low, that's because i am not too keen about the money in renting the apartment out but to whom i am renting the apartment out to. My intention is to rent my apartment to someone that is responsible and that would take great care of the apartment as if it were his or hers. I am very certain that you would love the comfy of the apartment, it is available for immediate move-in.

I would like you to know that i am giving this home out for rent because myself and my wife are currently in West Africa serving as humanitarians and would spend couple of years before i would be through with my assignment here. So my family and i have decided that we would be moving to the United Kingdom when we are through with our assignment here. So, we need someone that would take very good care of the apartment depending on how long you wish the Lease to last.

The address of my apartment is: 36 Sutton Place South, New York NY 10022

Rent Fees:
Rent Per Month: $900 (Including Utilities)
Security Deposit: $600 (Refundable)

APARTMENT FEATURES:

Large 1 Bdrm
1 Bath
Large Living Room
High Ceilings
Stainless Steel Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Hardwood Floors
Brand New Cabinets, Electric Cooker, dish washer & Refrigerator
Washer, Heater and Dryer in the apartment

I would like you to fill the below details:

RENT APPLICATION FORM:
FIRST NAME:_________
MIDDLE NAME:_________________
LAST NAME:__________________
AGE:_____
SEX:________________
PROFESSION:________________
MARITAL STATUS____________
TIME ON YOUR JOB:______
PHONE NUMBERS
(CELL)PHONE_____
(WORK)PHONE____
(HOME)PHONE_____
KIDS___ (YES/NO), HOW MANY_____
PRESENT ADDRESS:____
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?_______
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?________
IF YOU HAVE A PET?_____-
DO YOU SMOKE?______________
DO YOU DRINK?_________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHTS____

After i have received these details above, i would discuss with my wife and let you know my terms and how we would conclude the Lease process so you can move into the apartment asap.

I hope to hear from you soonest. You can call me on +234-808-087-7058.

God Bless.

Rev. Chuck Brod


Address: 36 Sutton Place South, New York NY 10022

Definitely a scam. Scammers do impersonate real people, and I can see no reason for one to post a scam warning on a FB wall. So I think the FB account is genuine.