Sunday, November 9, 2008

Hope springs eternal in the Scammer's breast (update)

I don't do the nigerian scam.  
They REPLY!  You're kidding right...?

From: christana bally [mailto:christanabally@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 11:36 AM
To: Edmund
Subject: PAYMENT DETAILS/////////////////: room with house privs (Chatsworth) (map)

Thanks for everything and am so happy to hear about  the place cos I can wait in meeting you all in litle I have heard from you it so cool,and am happy I will be renting from you.its been really hard for me getting a place since am not home and I cant receive calls nor make call due to research work location ok.but thanks to you for helping me in everything I needed to be satisfied in the place .My dad would have emailed but he has been so busy ,but nevertheless,I will like you to send me your full information your............ full name ....and your full...... address and your...... zip code........your phone number .......as well, so that he will issue out the payment for the place as soon as possible,with that you can hold on the place for me till I come. I will be looking forward to your email soonest.
Thanks and have a nice day
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-----Original Message-----
From: Edmund [mailto:aedmunde@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 10:11 AM
To: 'christana bally'
Subject: RE: LITTLE ABOUT ME/////////////////: room with house privs (Chatsworth) (map)

A few of the key points:
(a) Americans who are studying a masters program, generally speak the language fluently.  Especially one studying in France taking Microbiology.  
(b) an "American" studying abroad and cannot talk on the telephone. (trademark)
(c) a single (presumably hot) female. (trademark)
(d) really interested in renting from me, but have no details about the room.
(e) Cats are mentioned, but you "like dogs".
(f) already asked for "all details about the room" in the previous email, was answered and responded back with this same question rephrased.
(g) And the final touch...  your "dad" will be taking care of the financial arraingments.  So I presume that the fake bank draft, counterfit check or other "instrument" will be larger than the deposit, and you will wish a refund.  The draft or check will bounce, and I will be out the money.  

 
Best of luck though.

It must still work with some,  or you folk wouldn't do it...

Next contestant...

-----Original Message-----
From: christana bally [mailto:christanabally@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 4:12 AM
To: Edmund
Subject: LITTLE ABOUT ME/////////////////: room with house privs (Chatsworth) (map)

Well a bit about myself.am Christana, 25 yrs old , a non-smoker, don't do drugs, not a drinker, and drama free.  I myself like to be home and on occasions sign up for classes.  I graduated last year , I am single and have no children. However, I dont have dogs..am coming back home (U.S.A ) for my masters degree in any university i want. I was born in Michinga.my dad is from there too but my mum is from London Uk.Am on research work at Paris (France), am almost done.with that bcos its part of my prerequisite for my masters in Microbiology . I would have loved to call you but I cant get thru bcos I believe its the long distance call  issue.Am really interested in renting from you and will really want to know everything about the place .I do really love pets but i don't have any at the moment. I would have loved to see it but am very far,but with pictures,I am glad. I will also like you to tell me more about you and if you have pets. i don't smoke.pls let me know the total payment of the place and more over,I  will send your email to my dad for him to email you later bcos he is the one that will be paying the bills. I will wait for your email to know if the place is still very much available bcos i want to make a complete arrangement and want to also have your words that you will have it reserved for me bcos i will be coming soon take care and write me soonest.

Christana.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Edmund 
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 12:05 AM
To: 'christana bally'
Subject: RE: room with house privs (Chatsworth) (map)

Rent $600 / month (includs utilities upto a reasonable amount).

from previous advert:
Great 12x10 bedroom with adjoining stall shower bath in huge 1960 square foot townhouse. The security complex is small and very quiet. There is a pool and spa that is rarely used by the tenants who are mostly owner occupied. Utilities include high speed internet, (basic)cable TV, gas, electric, water and refuse. Use of washer, dryer and kitchen. Cats are already in residence. If you don't like cats... you'll not enjoy the atmosphere. Non smokers please. 
First and security deposit.

Close to CSUN, shopping, 118 freeway, and restaurants. Available Now! 

available now.   
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-e
Edmund 


-----Original Message-----
From: christana bally [mailto:christanabally6@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 11:40 PM
To: hous-910363285@craigslist.org
Subject: room with house privs (Chatsworth) (map)

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid:  wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info:  http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

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I goodday,
I am Interested in your place,please let me know if it still available for rent...i will be glad if you can send me pics and details of the place including the time frame when it will be available.

Christana


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I received this one;

Friday, December 19, 2008
christana bally Another scam?
LITTLE ABOUT ME:////////////////// $650 Room(s) for rent in house. Must be "Dog Friendly"‏
From:
christana bally (christanabally@gmail.com)
Sent:
Fri 12/19/08 4:59 AM

HiWell a bit about myself.am Christana, 25 yrs old , a non-smoker, don'tdo drugs, not a drinker, and drama free. I myself like to be home and onoccasions sign up for classes. I graduated last year , I am single and haveno children. However, I dont have dogs..am comingback home (U.S.A ) for my masters degree in any university i want. I wasborn in Michinga.my dad is from there too but my mum is fromLondon Uk.Am on research work at Paris (France), am almost done.with thatbcos its part of my prerequisite for my masters in Microbiology . I wouldhave loved to call you but I cant get thru bcos I believe its the longdistance call issue.Am really interested in renting from you and willreally want to know everything about the place .I do really love pets but idon't have any at the moment. Iwould have loved to see it but am very far,but with pictures,I am glad. Iwill also like you to tell me more about you and if you have pets. i don'tsmoke.pls let me know the total payment of the place and more over,I willsend your email to my dad for him to email you laterbcos he is the one that will be paying the bills. I will wait for your emailto know if the place isstill very much available bcos i want to make a complete arrangement andwant to also have your words that you will have it reserved for me bcos iwill be coming soon take care and write me soonest.
Christana. 44(0)703 596 1212

Mark said...

Thanks for posting this page! I just got this one after posting a room ad on Craigs's List:

Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 04:44:23 -0800
Subject: $700 House With View ...
From: christana bally <christananeedaroom2@gmail.com>
To: hous-1024350257@craigslist.org

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I goodday,
I am Interested in your place,please let me know if it still available for
rent...i will be glad if you can send me pics and details of the place
including the time frame when it will be available.


Christana

Unknown said...

They now use the email address alanabelly67@gmail.com and have changed their initial email to be a little better:

From:
alanabelly67@gmail.com
Subject:
$550 Roommate needed for renovated unique industrial house (Clawson, Mi)
Date:
June 01, 2009 09:36:20 AM PDT
To:
hous-hggth-1199540486@craigslist.org
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Hey,
I am Interested in your place,please let me know if it still available for rent...i will be glad if you can send me pics and details of the place including the time frame when it will be available.
I will be waiting for your soonest reply.