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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 15:18:32 GMT -5
I did NOT notice this before... "I Await your response so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you.My cell phone number is.+447024028364" Anyeone know what kind of number that is? .+447024028364 Ahhhh jk Manchester is in England! I was thinking that it was on the East Coast somewhere.
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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 15:20:14 GMT -5
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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 15:23:04 GMT -5
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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 15:26:40 GMT -5
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Post by rarnold18 on Nov 14, 2010 15:50:21 GMT -5
oh no....I'm so sorry sweetheart! I would still call the leasing/broker numbers just to make sure and if it is legit make sure all documents and money goes through them... if it's not and they have no idea what your talking about you could always enlist them to help you find a place that will fit your needs.
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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 15:54:10 GMT -5
oh no....I'm so sorry sweetheart! I would still call the leasing/broker numbers just to make sure and if it is legit make sure all documents and money goes through them... if it's not and they have no idea what your talking about you could always enlist them to help you find a place that will fit your needs. www.fraudwatchers.org/checker/ "The odds that your email is legitimate are 1 in 6838." Yeah, that is what I am going to do. I am really glad that you warned me about the Western Union thing though. I was on the alert because of the bad grammar, but there are a lot of uneducated people on Cl and they have houses too lol and I wasn't about to send $ without having some sort of garuantee in my hands and a for-sure way to get the money back. But I still really thought we could get this place. Thank you! You potentially helped us save $2200!!!!
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Post by Kerit on Nov 14, 2010 18:21:21 GMT -5
Oh, that sucks. So glad you looked into it... I've read of so many bad deals going down through money transfers like that. If you ever have some spare time for reading and want to be amazed at how low some people will go to steal a few bucks, check out the Board of Inquiry over at faunaclassifieds.com. It's all about reptiles, but scammers use the same language no matter what they're trying to steal from you.
Keep searching... there's a place out there for you!
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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 20:59:37 GMT -5
Well I would have looked into it before handing over any money anyways, but I am REALLY glad rarnold said something now otherwise it would have been a few days potentially until the whole thing came out. My roommate's dad looked into some stuff (apparently he "knows people" haha) and said yup, it IS a scam. The link I posted with the pics. THAT is the real thing. $700/mo more Plus G&E. :,( I don't think a place that allows ferrets and snakes exists. I am mostly mad at myself for being Stupid enough to overlook the poor grammar and whatnot. I should have guessed earlier. I just figured, well, stupid people own homes too. *sigh* Back to the empty drawing board...
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Post by sherrylynne on Nov 14, 2010 21:01:47 GMT -5
Talk to the police. Most police services have units that deal specifically with these types of scams. And they could likely let you know if this person has been involved with that sort of business previously. At the very least, it's yet another one they can check out.
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Post by katt on Nov 14, 2010 22:43:08 GMT -5
Talk to the police. Most police services have units that deal specifically with these types of scams. And they could likely let you know if this person has been involved with that sort of business previously. At the very least, it's yet another one they can check out. good idea!
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Post by shilohismygirl on Nov 14, 2010 22:50:05 GMT -5
Oh crap! I'm so sorry! I hope you find a place!
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Post by rarnold18 on Nov 15, 2010 6:58:38 GMT -5
I'm so sorry and feel horrible! I know that ya'll really wanted to move and the pic's of that place are really nice... leave it up to me, Rose the dream dasher.... One of the reasons I know about some of the scams using Western Union is because I watch "Teen Mom" (yeah I know I'm totally cheesetastic for it) but this past season one of the Mom's was scammed out of $3300 when she was trying to sell her car, and it revolved around a Western Union transfer. I couldn't in good consious (sp?) stay quiet, I don't want anyone to be scammed let alone someone I care about (yes I've already stated I'm Cheesetastic) but this year has been rough and ya'll here on this board have been a wonderful source of support, not just with the evil furried ones (who totally trashed their cage after I cleaned it yesterday grrrr!) but with other stuff going on too...
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Post by kainslie on Nov 15, 2010 11:42:34 GMT -5
What a cute place!!
I was looking to move up to alaska and the place I was looking at looked like that =] so cute. I have to wait to get a job offereing there first though =[
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Post by jacksmomma on Nov 15, 2010 12:03:17 GMT -5
I'm sorry Katt. Unfortunately in this economic climate, scam artists are coming out of the woodwork. I own a rental property down here in Florida and you wouldn't believe the stories these people come up with. Always be leary of someone with poor grammar and someone who doesnt do business transactions over the phone (or better in person). Being on the other end I can tell you, I would NEVER rent my house to someone i didn't meet first. don't get discouraged, just be cautious
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Post by kainslie on Nov 15, 2010 12:09:57 GMT -5
Sorry Katt!! I didn't read the top of this page =[
I'm sorry, this sucks. Maybe go to the house and ask if the people there are renting or leasing or whichever.
When I was looking for a place here, one guys went over seas for business.. He seemed legit, but honestly, I didn't take the place because it wouldnt' be convienet to paypal money across the ocean, so I don't know if it was a scam or not =[
I hope you find a place soon =[
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