is this a scam???

[hardwrknmama]

I am new to this. I haven't received email like this before. I'm sure there is a reason for the scam if it is one but I guess I am too trusting... I just don't get the purpose of it. Any ideas?

Here goes:
Hello, This is roland i am highly intrested in
renting your room for (2months) so i want you to give
me the last price for the 2 months so that we can proceed, Also i will like to tell you that my mode of
payment is based in cashier check so i will like you to email as soon as possibleAlso i lived in (FRANCE)
with my wife and my danghter so kindly get back to me
as soon as possible. Looking forward to hear from you
soonest. Thanks Best Regards. . . . . . . . .

[vrooje]

Your instincts may very well be right -- the grammar is not good and the mention of a cashier's check is not a good sign.

I tend to follow through on these types of things until I know for sure, though -- e.g. if he tries to offer you a check for more than the rental price.

Cheers!

[Fraise]

I agree with Vrooje on this- sounds suspicious!! I do often give a general reply though and await further developments- they are usually willing to pay whatever inflated price you ask and then offer you a bigger cheque, but want the balance back!!!
Take care

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[paolo]

I'm sure there is a reason for the scam if it is one but I guess I am too trusting... I just don't get the purpose of it. Any ideas?

Welcome to the forum, hardwrknmama!

Yes, this is most definitely a scam. This email will have been sent to untold numbers of people. Most people will recognise it as a scam and ignore it. But some people will respond as if it is a legitimate enquiry. Then they will get the next email, which will usually be full of hot air to divert your attention from the con - he'll say he can only send you a cashier's check for more than the rental amount. You'd have to wire the balance back to him or to a third party. By the time his check bounces, he will be enjoying your money.

[John Borg]

hardwrknmama, (original handle!)
Yes, it's a scam if I've ever seen one.
Why would a bonafide client jump to payment mode etc, without first asking other more important details?
The grammar is poor, though this is not always a tell-tale sign, as not everyone is conversant in english.
The way the query is set out is more than enough to make you doubtfull of it's true purpose.