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		<title>Here we go again&#8230;..</title>
		<link>http://www.fightthescams.com/2010/03/17/here-we-go-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joshsmommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So I thought I would give Craigslist another shot, this time looking for a new rent home for us to live in.  This one is even scarier than the scam we almost fell for on the Tacoma pick up, because this one, they want you to fill out a credit report, where you have to [...]<p>Scam reported at FightTheScams.com<br/><br/><a href="http://www.fightthescams.com/2010/03/17/here-we-go-again/">Here we go again&#8230;..</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So I thought I would give Craigslist another shot, this time looking for a new rent home for us to live in.  This one is even scarier than the scam we almost fell for on the Tacoma pick up, because this one, they want you to fill out a credit report, where you have to provide all of you personal info, including SSN.  PEOPLE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!!  I sent an email on two different posts, to two totally different email addresses and got the same email back from both!!</p>
<p><em>Hello,</p>
<p>F<strong><strong></strong></strong>irst and foremost, thank you for you<strong></strong>r interest in the home<strong></strong>. I am available to show the hou<strong></strong>se next week<br />
if that fi<strong></strong>ts yo<strong></strong>ur schedule.</p>
<p>Just t<strong></strong>o give you a little more information abo<strong></strong>ut the home<strong></strong>, the water, trash<br />
and garb<strong></strong>age are paid by us. The secu<strong></strong>rity deposi<strong></strong>t can be paid in 2 inst<strong></strong>allments if mo<em><strong></strong></em>ney is tight. (I know how t<em><strong></strong></em>hat can be)<em></em>.<br />
The house has a fenced in backyard and we do allow pets. The deposit per pet is a one time payment.<br />
T<strong></strong><strong></strong>he house includes a washer and dryer, and we pay for lawn care so t<strong></strong><strong></strong>he renter does not have to cut the gr<em></em>ass.<br />
There is NO applicatio<strong></strong>n fee (our co<strong></strong>mpany policy an<strong></strong>d guarantee).</p>
<p>I will be happ<strong></strong>y to show the house at an ag<strong></strong>reed up<strong></strong>on ti<strong></strong>me and dat<strong></strong>e but I do r<strong></strong>equire th<em><strong></strong></em>at all a<strong></strong>ppl<strong></strong>ic<strong></strong>ants and<br />
addit<strong></strong>ional renters who w<strong></strong>ill be living in the home co<strong></strong>mplet<strong></strong>e a free cr<strong></strong>ed<strong></strong>it report to en<strong></strong>sure the<strong></strong>ir eligib<strong></strong><strong></strong>ility.<br />
I have so man<strong></strong>y peop<strong></strong>le ap<strong><strong></strong></strong>ply f<em><strong></strong></em>or homes that I have to make sur<em><strong></strong></em>e they are q<strong></strong>ualified renters before I show the p<strong></strong>ro<strong></strong>perty.<br />
This ensures n<strong></strong>either of us wi<strong></strong>ll be was<strong></strong>ting our time.</p>
<p>I<strong></strong>t is okay if yo<em><strong></strong></em>u have b<strong></strong>ad credit (trust me). We just ch<strong></strong>eck to make s<strong></strong>ure that yo<em></em>u don&#8217;t h<strong></strong>ave several evictions o<strong></strong>n<br />
your re<strong></strong>cord. (We won<strong></strong>&#8216;t rent if y<strong></strong>ou have 3 o<strong></strong>r more evictions on you<strong></strong>r record)<strong></strong></p>
<p>I also had t<strong></strong>o recently sto<strong></strong><strong></strong>p giving out the ex<strong></strong>act address of r<strong></strong>ental proper<strong></strong>ties befo<strong><strong></strong></strong>re I am able to sho<strong></strong>w them because<br />
last time I did t<strong></strong>hat the house was vandal<em><strong></strong></em>ized (I will be gla<strong></strong>d to se<strong></strong>nd you the addr<strong></strong>ess ri<strong><strong></strong></strong>ght after your reply) I assure<br />
you th<strong></strong>ough tha<strong></strong>t th<strong><strong></strong></strong>is is a v<strong></strong>ery safe nei<strong></strong>ghborhood<strong></strong>. I actually lived in this home for 2 years (very cozy).</p>
<p>A<strong></strong>s soon a<strong></strong>s you can, please click a<strong><strong></strong></strong>nd go to the secure website link below to co<strong></strong>mpl<strong></strong>ete th<strong><strong></strong></strong>e free credit report: (takes ab<strong></strong>out 30 secon<strong></strong>ds)<br />
Onc<strong></strong>e you complete, I&#8217;ll call you onc<strong></strong>e I receive t<strong><strong></strong></strong>he informat<strong></strong>ion from the credit c<strong></strong>ompany (very quic<strong></strong><strong></strong>kly usually).</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://clkreport.com/" target="_blank">http://clkreport.com/</a><strong></strong></p>
<p>*** You don&#8217;t hav<strong></strong>e to send me y<strong></strong>our cr<strong><strong></strong></strong>edit report.<br />
On<strong></strong>ce you fill out the repor<strong></strong>t the credit company automatically f<strong><strong></strong></strong>orwards m<strong></strong>e your name, email address a<strong></strong>nd whether you have<br />
h<strong></strong>ad any outstand<strong></strong>ing evict<strong></strong>ions in the pas<strong></strong>t 5 years to de<em><strong></strong></em>termi<strong></strong>ne y<strong></strong><strong></strong>our rent<strong></strong>er el<strong><strong></strong></strong>igib<strong><strong></strong></strong>ility. This is the only inform<strong></strong>ation I am<br />
int<strong></strong>erested in. This is a soft credi<strong></strong>t report so it won&#8217;t touch your FICO s<strong></strong>core (whi<strong></strong>ch is why we work with them).</p>
<p>This process turns som<strong></strong>e peop<em></em>le off, so I completely un<strong></strong>derstand if you decide not t<strong></strong>o complete them. In that case, good luck<br />
wi<strong></strong>th your home searc<strong></strong>h. I just want to be honest with you up fro<strong><strong></strong></strong>nt about our process, which do<em></em>es a good jo<strong></strong>b of pro<strong></strong>tec<strong></strong>ting<br />
us from in<strong></strong>eligi<strong></strong>ble r<strong></strong>enters and scammers.  Also, the s<strong></strong>it<strong></strong><strong></strong>e above is one the safest and most secure webs<strong></strong>ite for c<strong><strong></strong></strong>redit reports in the<br />
world<strong></strong>, whi<strong></strong>ch i<strong></strong>s good for peace of min<strong></strong>d. I have wo<strong></strong><strong></strong>rked with them p<strong><strong></strong></strong>ersonally fo<strong></strong>r a couple years now.</p>
<p>If you a<strong></strong>re truly i<strong></strong>nterested in proceed<strong></strong>ing, take a mo<em></em>ment and fill o<strong></strong>ut one of th<strong></strong>e reports. Let me know when this is done and<br />
we c<strong></strong>an then work out the time a<strong><strong></strong></strong>nd da<strong></strong>te to go see the hom<strong></strong>e. Email me back once you access your fresh re<strong></strong>port. I w<strong></strong>ill be forwarde<strong></strong>d<br />
the inform<strong><strong></strong></strong>ation. (Make sure to include a va<strong></strong>lid phone number<em><strong></strong></em>. I usually call within 6 hours of submitting your r<em></em>eport. Then I can<br />
forw<strong></strong>ard yo<strong></strong>u the addre<strong></strong>ss and we can set u<strong></strong>p a tim<strong><strong></strong></strong>e to tour the home.)</p>
<p>If eligible you will also be sent an e<strong></strong>mail with my o<strong></strong>ffice number so we can set up a time to go see the hou<strong></strong>se and di<em><strong></strong></em>scus<strong></strong>s an<strong></strong>y<br />
ot<strong></strong>her questions or concerns you may ha<strong></strong>ve.</p>
<p>Tha<strong></strong>nks,<br />
Benjamin</em></p>
<p>Just another one of those too good to be true deals.   It appalls me that people are really this pathetic&#8230;&#8230;BEWARE!!</p>
<p>Scam reported at FightTheScams.com<br/><br/><a href="http://www.fightthescams.com/2010/03/17/here-we-go-again/">Here we go again&#8230;..</a></p>
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		<title>The list of names goes on&#8230;&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.fightthescams.com/2010/01/28/the-list-of-names-goes-on/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joshsmommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My husband and I started looking at used cars &#38; trucks to purchase on Craigslist recently, as we actually got a good deal on a used car about 3 years ago on there and thought we would try again. We started our search and I had heard nothing of these scams before on the vehicles, [...]<p>Scam reported at FightTheScams.com<br/><br/><a href="http://www.fightthescams.com/2010/01/28/the-list-of-names-goes-on/">The list of names goes on&#8230;&#8230;</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My husband and I started looking at used cars &amp; trucks to purchase on Craigslist recently, as we actually got a good deal on a used car about 3 years ago on there and thought we would try again.</p>
<p>We started our search and I had heard nothing of these scams before on the vehicles, but we almost fell victim to one as well.  Thank God I had that feeling to do just a little more research before handing over money.  So far in my search, every single person I have email regarding any type of &#8220;good deal&#8221; on a car has sent one of the types of emails:</p>
<p><em>Hello,</p>
<p>I do not sell my truck in Payments and I do not Trade! &#8211; VIN#: 5TELU42N25Z074660 &#8211; Engine: 4.0L V6 FI DOHC 24V  &#8211; Transmission: Automatic &#8211; 4 Wheel Drive &#8211; Actual mileage of my car: 55213 &#8211; clean title. About the truck : it is in immaculate condition. No damages, no rust, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects,never been in to an accident, in perfect working condition The truck comes with all the documents you need to register it (including clear title which you will receive included in the package).<br />
Here you can find more pictures with the truck: <a href="http://s734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/vschn31/" target="_blank">http://s734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/vschn31/</a><br />
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window)</p>
<p>I am selling this truck because I need money fast as I have to meet a mortgage payment deadline so this transaction must be completed fast as time is my main priority.<br />
I&#8217;m an US Air Force Sgt. currently stationed in United Kingdom and the truck is here with me. It was bought in the US and shipped to United Kingdom, but it was never permanently registered here, the truck is still registered in the US. I decided to sell the truck back in the US.The shipping will take up to 7 business days and you will also have 10 days to inspect and test drive the vehicle from the moment it arrives at your place. There will be no extra or hidden taxes for you to pay since the truck is still registered in US. In case you decide not to keep the truck I&#8217;m responsible for shipping back costs.I must say that this is a US model truck. As I&#8217;m unable to travel in the near future and I don&#8217;t have anyone back home to help me with  the sale I decided to sell this truck through eBay or craigslist.Our transaction will be entirely through eBay and we both will be covered.</p>
<p>The final price is $4,800 including shipping from United Kingdom to the US and delivery to your home address.So if you decide to buy this truck or need further information please get back<br />
to me as soon as possible.<br />
Thank you,<br />
Sgt. Karew Edwin</em></p>
<p>So far, all of my response from sellers have been &#8220;Sgt.&#8221; in whatever military branch they are in&#8230;.don&#8217;t even waste your time responding back.</p>
<p>And like I said, the list of perpetrating names and email addresses go on and on and on, so all we can do is flag them as we see them and hope to run them off.  (somehow I doubt it though, as I found forums regarding these scams that date back to 2005!!!!!)</p>
<p><strong>Happy flagging!!!</strong></p>
<p>Scam reported at FightTheScams.com<br/><br/><a href="http://www.fightthescams.com/2010/01/28/the-list-of-names-goes-on/">The list of names goes on&#8230;&#8230;</a></p>
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