02-06-2007, 05:23 PM
mtajim Wrote:The chances of getting scammed in online world is less than getting scammed in physical world.
That is true! I totally agree! Just yesterday I was a "victim" of a scam. I am renting my aprtment in NY, and got this e-mail:
"Hi,
I got impressed and satisfied with the home.To show how serious am i concerning renting this unit,i'll be willing to offer you security deposit inorder to secure this unit prior to our arrival.
Could you be kind enough to let me know what the electricity/utility cost would be ? as i will really need to have this unit for myself. You can send me the lease application , to enable me review it ahead of time.I would eventually have it signed physically when i arrive.In my opinion, appending signatories should be done properly and at best physically.
I recide and work in Ireland and proper arrangement have been made concerning fast collection of payment by you by my financier .With this arrangement, my financier in Ireland operates a bank account in the states and will be effecting your payment deposit to you.I believe we can work together and ensure every arrangements that we shall both execute in line with my taking up the tenancy should be done accordingly to ensure we have a proper understanding.
Be advised that proper arrangement have been made with an interior decorator who will be handling the purchase of furnitures,entertainment system,ornaments,wall frames and other appliances that is needed in the property, decorators will as well be in charge of moving down my luggages down to your country.
A Cashiers Check drawn from a US bank of ($6,500) will be sent over to you and all you need to do is deduct the deposit fee ($1,200) and you forward the rest to the decorators so i can have the
place all prepared for my arrival.
Below details are needed for payment be posted to you asap :
Name on Check...............
Address ...................
Phone number............"
And then he gave me his name and address and phone number. Oh and he is a Sociologist. So of course I told him it was too good to be true! And to please look for somebody else, because this was a scam!
Just wanted to share it with all of you!