Dodgy!

Post scam emails to warn other rental owners, or if you are not sure if an enquiry is genuine, put it up here and see what others think.
Guest3
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Dodgy!

Post by Guest3 »

Got this email today....a bit too dodgy for my liking...don't like the bit about 'advertisement' model...could mean a multitude of job descriptions! :wink:

"Hello, Greetings to you.I am julie dean an advertisement model who is presently in russia. I am plannig to move to some were in your location. I saw your apartment advert,your personality looks great.I am interested in knowing more about this apartment,and rental details. Please get back to me via my personal email,juliedean****@****** Your urgent response will really be appreciated.Best Regards, julie..."

She wants to rent our 'apartment' which is a villa for one month from 28th Feb to 28th March this year.
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vrooje
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Post by vrooje »

Well, even though it's definitely a scam, it's good to know your personality looks great! 8)
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Post by Guest3 »

Brooke....good to see you!! 8)

As you can guess I haven't bothered to reply to the enquiry.
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Post by PeeJay »

Got the same one last night defo a scam :?
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Post by Guest3 »

Peejay..just curious was it exactly the same wording too?
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John Borg
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Post by John Borg »

Without having anything to do with rentals etc, I recieved this "juicy one" today. I'm sure Paul and friends would love to have a go at him!

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Dear Friend,

Compliments of the day and God's blessings

I am glad to inform you that I have successfully concluded the transaction,
the money transferred to London. It is done through the assistant of your
country man Mr.Howard Ferraro who is a London base business man. Currently I
am in London with him and my wife and children.

However, I did not forget you because you are the source of my success, you
made me what I am now though you are not there to complet this project with
me but I gave all the credit and thanks to you. I know it is not your fault
or rather your wish to back up on me and the transaction ,I
understand it is simply because of what you must have heard about my
country and
her business opportunities. Actually there are still good ones for example
myself.

In appreciate of your assistance I have mapped out as compensation and wrote
on your favor a check of US$105,500.00.(One Hundred and Five Thousand,Five
Hundred United States Dollars Only) I left the chek with my Attorney,
Barrister. Williams Mike on my departure to London. I would like you to
contact him on the below info so that he can mail it to you.

Attn: Barrister.Williams Mike
Email: barr_williamsmike@yahoo.com

I would have love to call you from London where I currently reside but due
to the recent terrorist attack Mr.Ferraro advice me not to call because all
internatonal calls are been monitored by the UK Authority. Contact my
Attorney in Nigeria so that he can release your check to you. I will stop
here. Once again, thank you very much and remain blessed.

Regards,
Mr.F. chukwu
Malta – always in the sunshine!
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John Borg
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Post by John Borg »

Another one just rolled in. It must be "find-a-sucker-day or something!
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Good afternoon, unfortunately some processings have been cracked by hackers,
so a new secure code to protect your data has been introduced by visa.

You should check your card balance and in case of suspicious transactions immediately contact your card
issuing bank.

If all transactions are alright, it doesn't mean the card is not lost and cannot be used. Probably, your card
issuers have not updated information yet.
That is why we strongly recommend you to visit our web-site and update your profile, otherwise we cannot
guarantee stolen money repayment.
Thank you for your attention.


Click here and update your profile.
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Fraise
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Post by Fraise »

Wow- you really are a lucky one!! Especially as you're now "blessed" as well :lol:
What do you do to attract these especially??I've not had any like these- famous last words!!!!! :roll:
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Post by cromercrabholiday »

Fraise wrote:I've not had any like these
I'm sure that it could be arranged! My regular is a very professional looking Halifax security check, normally addressed to someone with a similar name to me, not my own.

John
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