Scam heads up

I am selling a dryer in the classifieds and was contacted by someone named Jason Cage. He wanted to pay me using PayPal which is fine but then he said this:



OK cool but some shipping company agent will come pick it for me cos they have other things they will be picking for me too so can i add their money to the payment i will be making?so you help me send it to them via western union cos i am in a very tight schedule right now.....western union is their only way of payment.

To which I responded, No.


Here's another ... A friend is looking for a rental. He checked online & saw a house for rent privately on Warren St. He called the number & the guy said that he is doing missionary work overseas and the house is empty. So it would be tricky to show. The guy was trying to get around $800/mth rent. So my friend drove by to look at it and it's already for rent through an agency for $2200/mth! Pics on line show the house is vacant so I guess that's how they get they're business!

Toolboxsue Toolboxsue
Mar '14

Good for you guys. So many people fall for these scams and than want pity. Investigate or think twice before doing anything. If it seems odd go with your gut.

goodjob goodjob
Mar '14

I get that a lot, okay and I just respond, SORRY CASH ONLY. Never hear from them again.

botheredbyuu
Mar '14

It's always fun to lead them on. Tell them you happen to be in the area next week and wouldn't meeting up. haha.

or just reply with this.
http://www.fbi.gov/contact-us

fujixt1
Mar '14

Toolboxsue I just saw that house in Weichert realty's website. Surprised that's a scam because they have to sign a contract. I wonder if they know

Christine Christine
Mar '14

Christine - The Weichert listing is real and not a scam. That's how the scam works. The scammer takes a legit listing like that, and creates their own listing on something like Craigs List but with their phone & email. If you go by the house it looks real because there's a sign up. But the person on Craigs List says don't talk to the real estate agent, talk to me directly because I'm the owner of the property. Mean while if you just call this number in Nigeria and send your first months rent to this bank in Cameroon, the house is yours. ;-)

That whole transaction would never involve Weichert so they wouldn't ever know.


Thanks for the explanation. I have not run into that yet!

Christine Christine
Mar '14

Christine ... My friend called the police to let them know ... He didn't mention calling the realtor.

Toolboxsue Toolboxsue
Mar '14

Happens more than you think -

http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/2014/04/north_jersey_man_charged_with_renting_linden_house_he_didnt_own.html#incart_m-rpt-1


I have posted on here before about music lessons and my music charity. I occasionally donate instruments and lessons to kids and teens... Or at least when I can find those interested.

Anyway, I deal with scams constantly. No joke. Most of it is phishing scams. Those are hard to describe because they are all different. The end result is your personal info. They are very elaborate. Also there are new scams to get your cell # after having your email and your name and they sign you up for services that pop up on your phone bill. Another big one is the shipping scheme... I live in manahattan and can't drive over there to NJ... They want your paypal info. And also the pay me money and I will show you how to make money through social media.

It's constant and crazy. One reason the charity aspect of my music business has slowed down. I love helping people, but the vultures are just circling. After my radio interview on WNTI last fall I got a couple great responses... But mostly I was bombarded with bs.

I don't think people who do it even realize they are scammers. I have lived all over the world and for some reason there is this mentality of get what you can in anyway you can, that exists around here. And for those people who are decent and do not think that way.... You have to be vigilant about being taken advantage of. (Yes I have seen the Nigerian scams but they are few compared to local ones, especially on Craigslist).

Sad, but true.

Shawn Shawn
Apr '14

Scammers are "selling" overstocked TV's from Sears in Rockaway -

http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/2014/07/03/scam-victims-rockaway-mall-gave-cash-tvs/12146175/


Another scam alert in the Real Estate section on HL. From this ad!

http://www.hackettstownlife.com/classifieds/24016



I emailed because I have seen this house already and this is what he sent me. The real owners have realtor and are asking $1900 NOT $900.

My Husband and I are currently in West Africa for missionary call..as
the lord says in his word(matt 24:14 and this gospel of the kingdom
will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and
then the end will come)(matt 28vs19 Go therefore and make disciples of
all the nations,baptizing them in the name of the father and of the
son and of the holy spirit)..Before we left the stateside, we search
for a God fearing and reputable agent who can take good care of the
house but we couldn't get any honest agent . all agent we came across
are not honest and they are ripper, The first agent we put our house
in care almost get us in trouble by renting out my house to many
applicant but thanks to God we have settled the issue, currently i
have order them to remove there sign board away from my house , i am
sure there most have done that but incase they have not remove it dont
contact them for any reason, You can reach agreement with me owner ,
because of the issue i experience with those dishonest agent We decide
to left with the key, remote and the papers. I'm willing to rent out
the home to a person who can promise me he/she will care for the house
as we use to do when we are in the state and who is able to come up
with first months rent and a security deposit of 350 as a move in
deposit and I will like him/her to assure me that the house will be
properly managed. Concerning the lease, duration is minimum of 6months
or according to the would-be-tenant need.

I'm giving out the home with such a reasonable amount because I am
only paying God back for his kindness and mercy over me and my family
with what I have that`s why I asked for such a reasonable amount. It`s
also a pride for me to work for him on a missionary work. Also I need
someone/a family that will take good care of the house as their own
property.

If you can assure me that you can take proper care of the property and
also you can afford the move in deposit, kindly confirm your interest
by getting back to me with the below application details.

RENT APPLICATION DETAILS
FIRST NAME:__________________
MIDDLE NAME:_________________
LAST NAME:__________________
PROFESSION:________________
PHONE (____)__________
(CELL)PHONE (____)__________
(WORK)PHONE (____)__________
(HOME)KIDS_____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY________
PRESENT ADDRESS:_____________________
CITY:_______________
STATE:______________
ZIPCODE:____________ HOW LONG?___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING? IF THIS APARTMENT IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,HOW LONG
DO YOU INTEND STAYING?____________
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN?______________
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET:_____________
KIND OF PETS:_____________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE?______________
DO YOU DRINK?______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?
WHEN WILL YOU BE ABLE TO PAY THE SECURITY DEPOSIT??
YOUR PERSONAL REFERENCES ??
YOUR MAILING ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT ME TO MAIL THE KEYS AND THE DOCUMENT??

I'll be looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that
i can have it in my file incase of issuing the receipt for you and
contacting you. The Lord Almighty has been good to me, I am paying him
back with my missionary call. I could let you remain in the house till
I come back if you are a good tenant. I will email you the pictures
and rent terms as soon as I receive your reply......


God Bless You.

Sincere Regards,
Bishop Donovan Washington

Christine Christine
Jul '14

Wow, Christine! That is something else! I guess I am very naive and still find it hard to believe that there are people like that in this world we live in today....

joyful joyful
Jul '14

I hope the real owners have contacted HPD and filed a complaint.

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Jul '14

I hope the police have been given a link to this page so they can decide what to do about it

5catmom 5catmom
Jul '14

Why would anyone fall for something like that? Right away you can tell something isn't right.

botheredbyuu2 botheredbyuu2
Jul '14

I have notified the real estate agent. Not sure what they will do about it. The police have no jurisdiction. There are so many of these scams they would have to hire thousands of officers to track them down.

Most people are aware. BUT My Mom who is older saw the ad and called me to check it out. They really do focus on the seniors and non informed person. Its sad.

Christine Christine
Jul '14

Very sad. Its a shame because they will probably never catch them. It's a wonder how that happens.

botheredbyuu2 botheredbyuu2
Jul '14

Although they claim to be in Africa, the post originates in Florida. The same IP address has been reported as running personal ad scams. The local HPD may not have jurisdiction but the FBI does as a cyber crime.


Christine - can you forward me that reply including the technical information that comes at the top of the email? I've put together the info available and am filling out the FBI tip form to report them.

In the mean time that classified is toast. ;-)


file complaint here.. .:

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

BrownEyesGuy BrownEyesGuy
Jul '14

GC - you have mail :)

happy2bhere happy2bhere
Jul '14

You have mail GC!

Christine Christine
Jul '14

I got mail yeaaaaaaaaa.

http://www.mojvideo.com/video-crank-yankers-special-ed-i-got-mail/5a06a03d159973d84ed1

sack
Jul '14

I responded to that ad and he answered saying it is still available and after I send him all MY info, he will send me details on the terms of the lease. 64 Main St Htown.

botheredbyuu2 botheredbyuu2
Jul '14

Another rental scam on HL. I received this after I inquired about it.

My Husband and I are currently in West Africa for missionary call..as
the lord says in his word(matt 24:14 and this gospel of the kingdom
will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations,and
then the end will come)(matt 28vs19 Go therefore and make disciples of
all the nations,baptizing them in the name of the father and of the
son and of the holy spirit)..Before we left the stateside, we search
for a God fearing and reputable agent who can take good care of the
house but we couldn't get any honest agent . all agent we came across
are not honest and they are ripper, The first agent we put our house
in care almost get us in trouble by renting out my house to many
applicant but thanks to God we have settled the issue, currently i
have order them to remove there sign board away from my house , i am
sure there most have done that but incase they have not remove it dont
contact them for any reason, You can reach agreement with me owner ,
because of the issue i experience with those dishonest agent We decide
to left with the key, remote and the papers. I'm willing to rent out
the home to a person who can promise me he/she will care for the house
as we use to do when we are in the state and who is able to come up
with first months rent and a security deposit of 350 as a move in
deposit and I will like him/her to assure me that the house will be
properly managed. Concerning the lease, duration is minimum of 6months
or according to the would-be-tenant need.

I'm giving out the home with such a reasonable amount because I am
only paying God back for his kindness and mercy over me and my family
with what I have that`s why I asked for such a reasonable amount. It`s
also a pride for me to work for him on a missionary work. Also I need
someone/a family that will take good care of the house as their own
property.

If you can assure me that you can take proper care of the property and
also you can afford the move in deposit, kindly confirm your interest
by getting back to me with the below application details.

This is the rental
http://www.hackettstownlife.com/classifieds/24500

Christine Christine
Aug '14

Anyone get a new credit/debit/purchase card with your address on it but someone else's name who does not live there. Sometimes it's a relative but with your address.

mistergoogle mistergoogle
Oct '14

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