i received this response from this email address from a 'job wanted' posting in a California Craigslist.
how can they try to plague honest people looking for work & housing?!

0001.garcia@gmail.com

Part-Time Personal Assistant needed. Must be efficient, trustworthy and reliable. Flexible hours. Typically 20 hours per week but may vary. Duties include but are not limited to running errands, dropping off/picking up of packages, keeping closet in order, sorting and paying bills, filing/scanning, receiving deliveries, making appointments, follow up calls, etc Please send me an email to tg96002@gmail.com Thanks

I got the exact same letter. I do not look forward to "staying in our home".

Thanks for your post.  I had asked someone to call me, that I had some questions.  Still waiting.

These guys are still trying to scam people on craigslist, I can't believe their still free to do this.

$100 / 2br - **Luxurious 2bdrm/2bath~ in an elevator~condo!!!! doorman~ inner pool
301 45TH STREET, 8TH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10036
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/2498484692.html

Today they name themselves "Saloni & Darrel" <ccycondo@gmail.com> (+1 206 337 7419)
Their IP address [74.125.82.193] locates them in Mountain View (California)

Here is their last e-mail, sent to me today:

We have attached the Booking rental agreement form along  with this message, we need you to fill them in and send them back to us via e-mail along with a scan copy of your ID plus proof of Payment ...

Western union money transfer/Money gram transfer info:
NAME: STANISLAWA SALONI
CITY: NY
STATE: New york
ZIPCODE: 10033
COUNTRY: USA

Your Refundable Security Deposit($500) will be given back to you on your Departure date. Kindly let us have your names so I can forward them to the doorman at the apartment building for proper recognition, because he'll be handing over to you the keys to the apartment as soon as he confirms your identity and receipt of payment which I'm going to send to you as soon as payment has been received. Lastly, a Complimentary Airport pick up is Available from any Airport arrival in NYC, Let me have your flight details in full if you are interested in the Pick up.

Respectfully,
Saloni & Darrel

a scammer who calls themselves "Jill & Raymond Rentals" and go by the email: jilddd@gmail.com  they post ads for renting out  "their condo/ apartment" as vacation rentals in several cities across the states and canada.  They even use the same photos in every ad. they scam for your money by asking a large deposit via moneygram or some form of cash. don't believe them as they steal innocent peoples well-earned money!.

Who?

I actually have a email from some guys claiming he is from Zurich Photography lol so obviously a Scammer

almost got me too, Melissa Crowe, and Brad, they sent pictures of a beautiful condo in Florida, fortunately we found those same EXACT pictures on another listing, in a different part of Florida, how could that be,hmmmm, well i almost got duped, Like they always say if it seems to good to be true its probably not true. So BEWARE of Melissa Crowe, or an email address of        flm1881@yahoo.com

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Thank goodness for the internet. I found their ad through craigslist  for an apt rental at $100 per night with a $50 cleaning fee and a refundable deposit of $500. I looked up the address that they gave me and it turns out its an address to a sushi restaurant ( 301 45TH STREET,8TH AVENUE, NEW YORK). Also they go by the alias of  Stanislawa Saloni and Fonda Fletcher

They wanted their money via western union to:
Name: Fonda Fletcher
City: Henderson
State: Nevada
Zipcode: 89002

and a bank transfer to:
Account Name: Stanislawa Saloni
Bank Name:  Capital One Bank
Bank Address:  1745 Broadway, New York, NY10019
Account Number:  7013026739
Routing Number:  021407912
Swift Code: NFBKUS33

Everything else about their correspondence is pretty much the same as above as Dejan word for word. Also they included a free airport pick up.

Got the same as all of you. Thanks for posting... I was on my way to make the payment when decided to google the phone number.
How come they don´t get caught?!
The name was Davis & Rene Christopher this time.

Got the same immediately after my mail. thanks to your messages too!
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/2059373284.html
melissa and dollly rentals is used as name.

Same M.O. Found them on the Nov. 12, 2010 listing of Vacation Rentals in NYC - now they are going by MELISSA AND DOLLY Rentals - Using a Melissa Crowe name  - all the same text in their correspondence that has been cited in the previous entries.  Nothing came up when I googled their name or company name, but I got all of the information in these messages when I googled the address 301 45th Street, 8th Avenue, NY.   They want Money Gram Transfer, Western Union and a scanned copy of your ID.

Too many scammers on craiglist!

I am looking for a place to stay for 10 days in NY in September and am using Craiglist. The below message was the first to arrive minutes after my initial inquiry (and I am in Europe meaning it is extremely early in the morning over in the United States). After checking the internet and luckily finding this, I will most definetly not rent !!!

Is Craiglist safe for a European wishing to stay in an apartmant for a short time instead of a hotel? Any tips would be wonderful as to which sites to use and what is the common practise.

Thanks the message I received from Sierra & Benny Rentals is as follows:

"Hello,
We would love to have you. This is a 2 Bedroom,2 Bathrooms apartment. The dates (  Sept 13th-19th  )is available, Our rate $100 per night,6nights period for a total of $600, plus a $50 cleaning fee and $500 refundable security deposit for$1150.All taxes included
Bedroom 1 : 1 King size Bed
Bedroom 1 : 2 queen size Bed
Living Room : Large sectional can sleep 6-8. The large sectional living room sofa can accommodate two adults or children. . The address is 301 45TH STREET,8TH AVENUE, NEW YORK. The apartment is 1,700 sq ft. We accept Money Gram Transfer,Western union money transfer and Bank Wire Transfer as mode of payment. Keys will be available for pick up at the apartment on your arrival, check in time is 2.00 PM and check out time is 11.00 AM, There is underground parking space for your vehicle. The building has its own Fitness Center,Pool doorman and elevators.We have enclose an Agreement Form,Kindly complete it in order to process  your reservation without completing it we cant process your
booking and We have other renters interested in this apartment, Kindly let us know if you wish to proceed on by getting back to us.We look forward to having you in our home.

Regards
SIERRA & BENNY RENTALS"

This is what I got back. Clearly a scam. Beware of poorly constructed sentences. Note the 1700 sq ft in NYC which is a red flag. Note the sparse response when asked for references. These roaches need to be squashed. I feel for the poor people who fall for this crap.


0001.garcia@gmail.com,chetgould@gmail.com....

SIERRA & BENNY RENTALS
TEL ..... +1206-337-7419
FAX......206-350-7684
GOOD SERVICE MORE PROSPECTS

--- On Fri, 8/27/10, Foster,John-FICOH <John.Foster@ficoh.com> wrote:


From: Foster,John-FICOH <John.Foster@ficoh.com>
Subject: RE: $100 / 2br - ~~last mint ***deal on 45th street~~@affordable price!!!! (Midtown) (map)
To: "Vsder Cek" <cekvsder@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, August 27, 2010, 6:31 PM



Thank you for your prompt reply. Please send references so that I know you are legit.



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Vsder Cek [mailto:cekvsder@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:07 PM
To: Foster,John-FICOH
Subject: Re: $100 / 2br - ~~last mint ***deal on 45th street~~@affordable price!!!! (Midtown) (map)


Hello,
We would love to have you. This is a 2 Bedroom,2 Bathrooms apartment. The dates (  Sept 13th-19th  )is available, Our rate $100 per night,6nights period for a total of $600, plus a $50 cleaning fee and $500 refundable security deposit for$1150.All taxes included
Bedroom 1 : 1 King size Bed
Bedroom 1 : 2 queen size Bed
Living Room : Large sectional can sleep 6-8. The large sectional living room sofa can accommodate two adults or children. . The address is 301 45TH STREET,8TH AVENUE, NEW YORK. The apartment is 1,700 sq ft. We accept Money Gram Transfer,Western union money transfer and Bank Wire Transfer as mode of payment. Keys will be available for pick up at the apartment on your arrival, check in time is 2.00 PM and check out time is 11.00 AM, There is underground parking space for your vehicle. The building has its own Fitness Center,Pool doorman and elevators.We have enclose an Agreement Form,Kindly complete it in order to process  your reservation without completing it we cant process your
booking and We have other renters interested in this apartment, Kindly let us know if you wish to proceed on by getting back to us.We look forward to having you in our home.

Regards
SIERRA & BENNY RENTALS

I was about to rent an apartment in Vancouver that I found in craigslist (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/vac/1902606705.html).  They sent me a lease contract with Ben & Sierra LLC.  Email address is hgyurx@gmail.com.  He provided me with this phone number 206-202-8248.  When I asked for references the gave me this email address: chetgould@gmail.com.  Then I received an email from:
Zunich Photography LL C
215 W 17th St Cheyenne,
WY 82001, USA
Phone: 206-338-0497
Fax: 206-339-0679
RC:L05000024181
Based on my initial feelings and the comments above, it must me a SCAM.  Will not rent.

Like most of you, I could have gotten scammed. It's true what most of you say, deal locally but it's difficult when you are trying to find a vacation rental because you can't physically be there to check.

Yesterday I was looking for a vacation condo for my family in Vancouver. I saw an attractive 2bed/2bath, $100.00 a night condo in downtown Vancouver. Correspondence via email between "owner" and I.

Red flags for me:
1. There were several listings that had the same information, just different (very beautiful) pictures with different email addresses.

2. I asked if they used paypal and they said only Money Gram or Western Union.

3. He game me is banking and routing information and so I called the bank in Michigan. Correct name, but still fishy. I googled the Money gram zipcode, but it showed me a different state (Georgia) when it was supposed to be a Michigan Address.

4. The person wouldn't answer questions like, references, name of building or unit to contact, etc.

I googled the name and email address. Sure enough, police reports are filed against this person from other people. The SAME stock photos in New York, Vancouver, Miami, Hawaii!!!!!!

Here are some ads at different location IN THE COUNTRY!!!! Same decor in each apartment?? WOW!!!! *Sarcasm*

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/1834760617.html

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/vac/1833269724.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/vac/1831359971.html

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/vac/1834279530.html

Same room in at least 4 different states? And the guy was like, "What exactly are you talking about?" when I called him on it via email.

beware these email addresses:

homerentals066@gmail.com
rtryfgui@yahoo.com
xxccvkldg@gmail.com
jilddd@gmail.com
christalrentals@yahoo.com

I am sure they use more addresses. Good Luck and don't get scammed!!

They are a rental reference contact that I got in which I sent an email to them - requesting references for an apt. I was considering renting in NY.  In the email response back, they identified themselves as Zunich Photography, LLC, 215 W. 17th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA and with this phone # 206-338-0497.   Thanks for the heads up on this.  I will not be renting from them.  This was an apt rental in NYC.

Im not sure about the condos, but i posted a resume for employment and got tremendous responses from this person telling a great story about working from home. They went under the name zunich photography

phew!  i guess you were the lucky ones. did you report them? I see that they have posted in hawaii and vancouver recently...with the same description AND PHOTOS to represent the place for rent!!  they just dont stop!  they need to be reported, even if it's just to the posting/classified website

yes, it's true they almost had me.  It's a good thing I cancelled my moneygram as soon as some strange person kept on calling me to switch it to anther city. And they never returned my email and calls!

These people DO NOT rent condo! they have the email address  Jilddd@gmail.com
they ask for 70% as a deposit pfft....all in easy moeny forms andno credit cards.  Beware.  they have screwed many people.  they post in new york, florida and vancouver, california...they use pics from the internet.  NEVER give out money to those with want it transferes via travellers check, money order, western union or money gram!!! save yourself the time and money! They use several free ad sites like craigslist and any local ones to whereever they say they have rentals.

the number they provide is phone and when they call you they block their ID and always gives excuses not to give out their real number.

you need to tell them to f-off and make the honest money instead of stealing from inncocent people

These people DO NOT rent condo! they have the email address  Jilddd@gmail.com
 they ask for 70% as a deposit pfft....all in easy moeny forms andno credit cards.  Beware.  they have screwed many people.  they post in new york, florida and vancouver, california...they use pics from the internet.  NEVER give out money to those with want it transferes via travellers check, money order, western union or money gram!!! save yourself the time and money! They use several free ad sites like craigslist and any local ones to whereever they say they have rentals.

the number they provide is phone and when they call you they block their ID and always gives excuses not to give out their real number.

you need to tell them to f-off and make the honest money instead of stealing from inncocent people

did u receive  any reaction yet?

Do these people really rent condo's?