by mls824
Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:06 pm
This scam came from a craigslist ad for an apartment for rent in Danbury, CT. I sent an email asking for more information and got the following response:
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Dear Applicant,
It has been a hard time for me and my husband trying to get a nice, honest and responsible person for our lovely home. The address of the apartment (4-Hamilton-Dr-Danbury-CT-06811) The apartment is $700 per month we are asking for 1 month rent and security deposit $450. It comes with all utilities like + Gas, water and electric, dishwasher and microwave and Laundry. A parking space is available. We want is a responsible person, serious and trust worthy, who is willing to pay 1 month rent and a security deposit (your credit does not matter to us). Also someone that can take care of the kitchen, because I love the kitchen very much...
My name is Ryon and my husband is Avaunt My husband currently got a permanent Job in West Africa.
His working as a Chef Cook in West Africa one of the big Hotel Sheraton Hotel I was working as a Medical Doctor in state but I finally lost my Job on the month of Jan 16th 2010 due to the accident I had during the high snow, the accident which almost destroyed most part of my body especially my legs, but I thank God today that I am still alive and I can at least walk again... the shock are still in my body according to my Doctor, the best way I can communicate is through writing but I believe with God all things are possible, I have the faith in him that I will be healed perfectly it is just a matter of time. I just relocate to live with my husband my doctor say's I need his care, maybe he can help me get well soon.
However, the initial plan was to sale out the apt. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflate the prize and it takes longer to sell.
Because of this reason and more I need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of the apartment.
The keys of my apartment are with me here in West Africa so if you are willing to rent from me below is the rental Application fill it out.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED KINDLY FILL OUT THIS GAP PLS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS A CANDIDATE FOR THIS APARTMENT.
(1)Your Full Name:
(2)Your Full Address & Phone Number:
(3)Occupation?
(4) Marital status?
(5)Rental Payment plan (Every 1 month, 3 month or 6 months?) most convenient
(6) How long do you intend to rent?
Once I get the information back from you I will make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you Via FedEx to your full address when filling out the Application.
You can also contact my husband at Calling from a Home Phone: Dial 0112348080330422 Calling from a Cell Phone: Dial +2348080330422
Regards and God bless
Ryon Avaunt
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This clearly appeared to be a scam. I googled the phone numbers given in the response and they had been flagged on several scammer blogs as scam phone numbers. Here is the header analysis report:
This scammer is located in Lagos, Nigeria and goes by many names in a number of different craigslist apartment rental ads. Beware.
_________________________________
Dear Applicant,
It has been a hard time for me and my husband trying to get a nice, honest and responsible person for our lovely home. The address of the apartment (4-Hamilton-Dr-Danbury-CT-06811) The apartment is $700 per month we are asking for 1 month rent and security deposit $450. It comes with all utilities like + Gas, water and electric, dishwasher and microwave and Laundry. A parking space is available. We want is a responsible person, serious and trust worthy, who is willing to pay 1 month rent and a security deposit (your credit does not matter to us). Also someone that can take care of the kitchen, because I love the kitchen very much...
My name is Ryon and my husband is Avaunt My husband currently got a permanent Job in West Africa.
His working as a Chef Cook in West Africa one of the big Hotel Sheraton Hotel I was working as a Medical Doctor in state but I finally lost my Job on the month of Jan 16th 2010 due to the accident I had during the high snow, the accident which almost destroyed most part of my body especially my legs, but I thank God today that I am still alive and I can at least walk again... the shock are still in my body according to my Doctor, the best way I can communicate is through writing but I believe with God all things are possible, I have the faith in him that I will be healed perfectly it is just a matter of time. I just relocate to live with my husband my doctor say's I need his care, maybe he can help me get well soon.
However, the initial plan was to sale out the apt. which I tried, but sometimes the agents inflate the prize and it takes longer to sell.
Because of this reason and more I need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of the apartment.
The keys of my apartment are with me here in West Africa so if you are willing to rent from me below is the rental Application fill it out.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED KINDLY FILL OUT THIS GAP PLS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS A CANDIDATE FOR THIS APARTMENT.
(1)Your Full Name:
(2)Your Full Address & Phone Number:
(3)Occupation?
(4) Marital status?
(5)Rental Payment plan (Every 1 month, 3 month or 6 months?) most convenient
(6) How long do you intend to rent?
Once I get the information back from you I will make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you Via FedEx to your full address when filling out the Application.
You can also contact my husband at Calling from a Home Phone: Dial 0112348080330422 Calling from a Cell Phone: Dial +2348080330422
Regards and God bless
Ryon Avaunt
_______________________________
This clearly appeared to be a scam. I googled the phone numbers given in the response and they had been flagged on several scammer blogs as scam phone numbers. Here is the header analysis report:
ipTRACKERonline.com wrote:Header Analysis Quick Report<br>Originating IP: 41.71.187.233<br>Originating ISP: Visafone Communications Limited<br> City: Lagos<br>Country of Origin: Nigeria<br>* For a complete report on this email header goto ipTRACKERonline
This scammer is located in Lagos, Nigeria and goes by many names in a number of different craigslist apartment rental ads. Beware.