Sorry to hear about unfortunate loss of funds, through this scam. That's terrible!!! How did you find out this was scam after payment? We should all report scam to the authorities (and Airbnb). We must stop this from happening to innocent people! cheers, C & M. Taylor (Australia)

I got scammed by ALLAN MORRIS/ ABLEE MCKENZIE for 1300 dollars, something needs to be done!

Andrew Coyle has a listing on Airbnb and after many emails
it was a scam
it looked too good to be true Great apartment for 100/night
but when i looked at the building one bedrooms go for 2.8M
That should have told me right there
he took the listing off of airbnb and sent me their own forms
Then he asked for Western Union
He asked me about myself
and i gave him way too many facts but i'm glad i didn't fall for it
i spent so much time with this A**LE

I think the person behind all these ID scams real name is Oseaga Godwin from Nigeria.... I could be wrong. If anyone has came across this name when the scamer asks for payment information then that may confirm that I'm correct. I have a person who clams to be trapped in Africa who is using this ID number to try to prove to me that she is a real person. They are using the name Kate Klet. I'm pretty sure it's a scam too. Again, it's just a hunch but I think Oseaga Godwin may be behind this. Keep your eyes open.

Hi,
I'm wondering if you are talking about this Andrew Coyle

"CLEAN AND FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM APT
Apartment - Entire home/apt · West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States"

We were thinking about renting the appartment he advertises in airbnb...but it seems too perfect, and we googled it...

I don't know if it's the same Andrew Coyle, found him on airbnb, but ask to do the transaction outside, and same, asked for 50% at first then 100%, so avoid the name...

hi, just wondering, the apartment that andrew is scamming, is it in ny?

Andrew Coyle andrewcoyle@666yahoo.com is a  fake. He/ she use very poor English, and when you don't agree to send money up front, he comes up with some sad excuse about his reputation that hasn't been damaged in 15 years.
Screw you you sad excuse of a human being. Hope to meet you in hell then the heat won't be your biggest problem!

Again, thank you all.
In my almost scam were involved these names:
Lynne Maifield
Melinda Rodriguez
Andrew coyle Glenn
Yadira Archeval

Never ever send money through western union if you don't know the person!!

THANK YOU GOOD INTERNET PEOPLE for making me avoid this total scam. Got the exact same DOB but on this "Andrew" fella:

"My name is Andrew Coyle Glenn the manager of  this apartment i want to assure you that you don't have problem by booking our apartment
Here is my drivers license attached for you as a guarantee.

Thanks for Your Patronage, We Only accept Payment Via Western Union or money gram, You will need to send the Deposit of 50% to the owner of the apartment while the rest will be paid on your arrival, I will be the one to forwards you the Booking agreement Contract. Note we are going to send you a Booking Confirmation Receipt as soon as we confirm Your Payment and I will be there On Your arrival date to hand over the keys and to show you round the apartment, So let me know if you are ready for the booking agreement Contract to fill out to complete Your reservation.

Best Regards"

I think, I found answer myself. Frank Lescott is scamer too. He agreed to meet in person, gave his own number( that never replies), asked our number and called at 1 a.m!!! When I sent him msg next morning- nothing!
Also in this list:
Tom Benson bentom77@yahoo
Steven Ben
These people even don't read emails. They reply automatically. And I decided for myself- NO "cats ok murr murr, dogs ok - purr purr" No white sofas. And No deals without seeing the place.
Good luck to everyone!

I'm surprised! All this information is longer than 1 year, but all these scams are still make their ads. I recognized every name!!! Thanks God didn't send them anything.
Have anybody heard smth about Frank Lescott???

Thanx guys...
You saved me and my fiance $900. We were going to make the payment on monday and Thank god we came across this site. We were in contact with Tracey, who wanted to send the payment to her Accountant in Indiana (suspicioous). we recieved the same email from her. Please be aware people!!!
Take care

I was looking at same address but it said 3 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths  $150/night. I received the same drivers licence except it had a guys picture Name Andrew Coyle Glenn. Beware when ever they ask to use western union. Craigs list needs to check out these deals

WOW I'm so glad I googled EDWARDO-SUITE VACATION RENTAL because I just almost sent them/he/she/whoever 600 freakin' bucks!! The fake name on the listing is Kimberly Wallace. Oh, Kimberly. You're probably really named Sergei, aren't you?

Most of  the craigslist posts are fraudulent. Cheap offerings suck you in. NEVER send any money in advance, especially through Western Union. These people will disappear real fast when they have your money.

Same story.
From: Jane Synovec <jane.synovec724@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: 1br - Executive,Gorgeous 1br Apartment (Midtown)

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 1:33 AM


Hello,

Address: 57 W 58th St New York , NY 10019

Located in center of attractions, with separate large bedroom, kitchen, High ceilings , tiled floors , (with dishwasher,disposal, compactor, fridge and ice maker, etc.). Double paned new windows surrounding living room on 3 sides. Artist handmade and tiled archways and wall panels . arrangement for luggage during and after check out to keep them safe,tiled floor,recessed lights,and Fully-equipped laundry facility.

The property is much available for the dates you have chosen (2nights),the price is $65/night;$130 for your total stay,to hold your dates of your rent is required ($65) + security deposit of $200= $265,so all you need pay to secure your date is $265.The security deposit($200) is fully refundable on your departure assuming no damage is done to the property rented to you....



Thanks for your interest in my place.

Jane




What about police? I didnt send money but I can be the witness. My phone 718 207 2522 Valery

I almost fell for it. Thank god I googled it.

This appears to be a scam!

I was interested in renting this property at 44 W. 62nd Street, Unit 404, "owned by John Bates and Patti Bates".  I called the management office for this building, and discovered there are no apartments in there!

A red flag went up when "they" sent me a rental invoice that requires a direct bank to bank transfer of funds before they give you any rental info.

This good deal looks more like a good scam.

I received an offer from her too. She sent me hers "driver license", but its easy to detect the fraud. The texture of types is different from the rest of document and the data expires has 2 different sizes of type...

It's scam!!!

They are a scam - do not go through with it!

Story of someone who got ripped off by this scam:
http://ohdannyboy.blogspot.com/2007/09/new-york-scam-serious-warning-for-all.html

What about : John Bates & Mrs. Patti Bates  ? they also are in craigslist :
The apartment is Located at 44 West 62nd street, NY, 10023,
free pick up at the airport and free parking space, I 'm wondering if it' a scam or not

are you sure it's a scam ? I was just booking from her at once and red your mail, then I'm confused now

I ´m from Argentine and Claudia Newton make the same san to us.....

Wow - good thing I found this link - here's the info from the newest scan (today).  She even provided a driver's license and wrote to me from the email address:  collinsrent@gmail.com

Driver's License:  NYS, ID 084 210 74B, DOB 21-08-56  (note how the dob is not written in the normal mm-dd-yy format?)
 Also, the address of the driver's license is MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY and not NY, NY.


Hello [  ],

Yes the apartment is available for your chosen dates. Please let me
know if you will like to come for viewing so we can arrange for
meeting at the apartment address (117 East 57th Street, Midtown
Manhattan, NY 10022). Apt features two bedrooms with two full baths,
washer and dryer in unit, kitchen is fully equipped. separate large
living room with wireless Internet, Cable TV and dvd player. Closest
airports are Newark and JFK. I am sure that this is one of the best
apartment you can get around at this reasonable rate. You are required
to pay 50% of the total rental fee and a refundable security fee of
$200  to enable me hold the apartment for you as there is rush on the
apartment at this time. The apartment is $120 per night. Below is the
quotes for the cost of nights you intend to stay in the apartment.

========================
2  NIGHTS         = $240.
========================
%50 DEPOSIT    = $120
========================
SECURITY  FEE  = $200.
=======================

All you have to do to hold the apartment is to pay a 50% of the total
rental fee plus the refundable security fee which is $200 which will
be given back to you on the day you will be departing from the
apartment. Once you have made the payment, I will scan to you a
receipt confirming your payments. You get to notify me of the exact
time you will be arriving to make arrangement to pick you up at the
airport, There is no extra charges for this. There are also door men
who would come at intervals under your request to clean and attend to
your needs, There is no extra charges for this also. I will only take
cash at hand for the balance of the rental fee on your arrival when i
will be giving you the keys to check in. But the deposit and the
refundable security fee is to be sent to the owner of the apartment
(Mr Ericander Stevenson). You must print out and come along with the
deposit receipt that will be scanned to you. Please let me know if you
are ready to book the apartment so i can send you the agreement and
booking form. Thanks


Claudia Newton
Office Address : 124 WEST 34TH ST
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN NY 10001
Cell: (347)-349-6799

I was almost scammed out of $1200. I'm glad I found this website before she collected the money from Western Union. I was able to get the payment transferred back to me and only ended up losing about $100 in fees. I've since emailed this Kimberly Wallace and accused her of trying to scam me. Not surprisingly I've heard nothing back. Do not trust anyone especially those that require you to send money via western union. Google them first and try calling them too.

Hi Alexander,
I boked with the same person and phone number (216 539 7410), can you confirm that was a fraud?
I have my flight tomorrow morning!!!
Fabio

Same thing happened to me and my husband. Sent the money through Western Union and just found this website now. Her name was Tracy Jones when I corresponded with her. Lost $425.00.

Hi.

Was it a scam or not?