| ownerassistedrentals.com |
| Scam |
| 12th of May, 2011 by kspilker525 |
I responded to an ad on Craigslist and received the response below. I was told to get my free credit report, then set up an appointment to look at the house.
The link sent me to a site affiliated with freecreditnation.com, which also shows up on this and other Scam sites. Now when I click on ownerassistedrentals.com it won't load and there is something about "Fraud protection." I believe that both of these websites are scams. If you need a credit report, start at FTC.gov and find the link to annualcreditreport.com, which is the real place to get your free annual credit report.
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Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to email me about the place.
We thought we had the place rented last week to a young couple, but communication has dropped off. You are the first person to email about it since we put it back on the market . It would only be fair that we gave you the first shot at the property. Normally, we would prefer a year lease, but would also be open to shorter terms if necessary. I'm sure that you will want to see the property before making a final decision. I will accept pets but no more than 2. I would simply give you the address and let you swing by, but my husband is against blindly advertising an empty home online. Rest assured the home has been up kept properly and had a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. Basic utilities are currently on, but we expect that you would get them put into your name fairly quick. If you want to go ahead and schedule a time to see the property, go to the link below and print off the free copy of your report. Your score isn't necessarily important, we're just interested in seeing that there are no evictions / landlord related judgments.
Go here to get the report: http://ownerassistedrentals.com/?Prop=V25367
I am very open as far as appointments go to show the property. Any morning after 10am is fine. Just let me know when you have everything printed and be sure to leave me a contact number to reach you at and any desired time. I will call you to confirm a time and choose a place to meet. Thanks for looking,
Thanks and hopefully talk to you soon!
Jessica |
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OMG! I just sent this Jessica a reply to a craigslist ad on an apartment near UCLA! I did a search about this scam on this site but somehow did not land on this particular page until after I emailed her. Crap. Did not send any details only to tell her that I will be using my credit union's free credit report instead of the one she posted.
Haha... that's why I thought it was too good to be true, coz it was! And when I read that exact same email from an hour ago, I just had to do a search. too bad, I was not able to find this one first.
It's interesting that she uses the same EXACT email every single time.
Beware of [email protected]
Thanks to the original poster! |
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We got it, this place is a PHISHING SITE!!! I received it too.
What everyone should to is report it to craigslist by FLAGGING it as prohibited in the top right corner.
Additionally: If it is too good to be true... than it is not true!!! Thats the way it is in a free market. An apartment like that would not stay open for more than an hour. Apply common sense :) |
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We got it, this place is a PHISHING SITE!!! I received it too.
What everyone should to is report it to craigslist by FLAGGING it as prohibited in the top right corner.
Additionally: If it is too good to be true... than it is not true!!! Thats the way it is in a free market. An apartment like that would not stay open for more than an hour. Apply common sense :) |
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We got it, this place is a PHISHING SITE!!! I received it too.
What everyone should to is report it to craigslist by FLAGGING it as prohibited in the top right corner.
Additionally: If it is too good to be true... than it is not true!!! Thats the way it is in a free market. An apartment like that would not stay open for more than an hour. Apply common sense :)
(Sorry if this message shows up multiple times, its the first time for me on this page) |
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| I really cannot understand 1. who falls for this shit & 2. what do the "scammers" get out of it? I got 3 responses today, one living in West Africa, one in the Philippines and one was our friend Jessica! WTH? Seriously, so glad I decided to look a little further and realize I am not the only one getting these lame responses! |
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Hello everyone,
The same person did it again here in Hollywood, California!! I just received the email and as I clicked on the link (http://ownerassistedrentals.org/?Prop=Z70648), it redirected to freecreditnation.com. Thanks for the heads up. Beware errrrbodyl!! |
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They have done it again here in Hollywood, California!! I received the email from ([email protected]) a few minutes ago and below is the message:
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to email me about the place.
We thought we had the place rented last week to a young couple, but communication has dropped off. You are the first person to email about it since we put it back on the market . Normally, we would prefer a year lease, but would also be open to shorter terms if necessary. I'm sure that you will want to see the property before making a final decision. I will accept pets but no more than 2. I would simply give you the address and let you swing by, but my husband is against blindly advertising an empty home online. The home has been up kept properly and had a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. Basic utilities are currently on, but we expect that you transfer them into your name fairly quick. If you want to go ahead and schedule a time to see the property, go to the link below and print off the free copy of your report. Your score isn't necessarily important, we're just interested in seeing that there are no evictions / landlord related judgments. The details on your previous rental experience is the only part we need to review immediately.
Go here to get the report: http://ownerassistedrentals.org/?Prop=Z70648
I am very open as far as appointments go to show the property. Any morning after 10am is fine. Just let me know when you have everything printed and be sure to leave me a contact number to reach you at and any desired time. I will call you to confirm a time and choose a place to meet.
Thanks and hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Jessica
"Today is Sunday, June 5, and I will be out the office until Monday at 9am. "
Email Privacy Policy:
We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the protection of your information. Why did you receive an email from us? If you received a mailing from us, (a) your email address is either listed with us as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information in the future ("opt-in"), or (b) you have registered or purchased or otherwise have an existing relationship with us. We respect your time and attention by controlling the frequency of our mailings. How we protect your privacy: We use security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system.
Looks legitimate but beware!!! |
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Got the same BS:
On Jun 4, 2011, at 5:58 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to email me about the place.
We thought we had the place rented last week to a young couple, but communication has dropped off. You are the first person to email about it since we put it back on the market . Normally, we would prefer a year lease, but would also be open to shorter terms if necessary. I'm sure that you will want to see the property before making a final decision. I will accept pets but no more than 2. I would simply give you the address and let you swing by, but my husband is against blindly advertising an empty home online. The home has been up kept properly and had a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. Basic utilities are currently on, but we expect that you transfer them into your name fairly quick. If you want to go ahead and schedule a time to see the property, go to the link below and print off the free copy of your report. Your score isn't necessarily important, we're just interested in seeing that there are no evictions / landlord related judgments. The details on your previous rental experience is the only part we need to review immediately.
Go here to get the report: http://ownerassistedrentals.org/?Prop=H35482
I am very open as far as appointments go to show the property. Any morning after 10am is fine. Just let me know when you have everything printed and be sure to leave me a contact number to reach you at and any desired time. I will call you to confirm a time and choose a place to meet.
Thanks and hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Jessica
"Today is Saturday, June 4, and I will be out the office until Monday at 9am. "
Email Privacy Policy:
We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the protection of your information. Why did you receive an email from us? If you received a mailing from us, (a) your email address is either listed with us as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information in the future ("opt-in"), or (b) you have registered or purchased or otherwise have an existing relationship with us. We respect your time and attention by controlling the frequency of our mailings. How we protect your privacy: We use security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system. |
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OMG...
I just wasted all night with this person as well.
Here is what they posted in our area...
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to email me about the place.
We thought we had the place rented last week to a young couple, but communication has dropped off. You are the first person to email about it since we put it back on the market . Normally, we would prefer a year lease, but would also be open to shorter terms if necessary. I'm sure that you will want to see the property before making a final decision. I will accept pets but no more than 2. I would simply give you the address and let you swing by, but my husband is against blindly advertising an empty home online. The home has been up kept properly and had a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. Basic utilities are currently on, but we expect that you transfer them into your name fairly quick. If you want to go ahead and schedule a time to see the property, go to the link below and print off the free copy of your report. Your score isn't necessarily important, we're just interested in seeing that there are no evictions / landlord related judgments. The details on your previous rental experience is the only part we need to review immediately.
Go here to get the report: http://ownerassistedrentals.org/?Prop=S32745
I am very open as far as appointments go to show the property. Any morning after 10am is fine. Just let me know when you have everything printed and be sure to leave me a contact number to reach you at and any desired time. I will call you to confirm a time and choose a place to meet.
Thanks and hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Jessica
"Today is Sunday, June 5, and I will be out the office until Monday at 9am. "
As like the "balls" man I left them a "colorful" message as well, as to not offend anybody.
I did click on the link to see WTF it was all about. I typed in my last name and then said to myself...DONT DO THIS.
I hope that by opening the link I did not put my computer in or personal information in jeopardy. |
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I found this listing on Craigslist as well. I did not fill out the form and send, HOWEVER I did open the link. I had no idea what it was asking.
Could my computer or personal info be in jeopardy?
This was for a house in Manhattan Beach, it did sound too good to be true!
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to email me about the place.
We thought we had the place rented last week to a young couple, but communication has dropped off. You are the first person to email about it since we put it back on the market . Normally, we would prefer a year lease, but would also be open to shorter terms if necessary. I'm sure that you will want to see the property before making a final decision. I will accept pets but no more than 2. I would simply give you the address and let you swing by, but my husband is against blindly advertising an empty home online. The home has been up kept properly and had a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. Basic utilities are currently on, but we expect that you transfer them into your name fairly quick. If you want to go ahead and schedule a time to see the property, go to the link below and print off the free copy of your report. Your score isn't necessarily important, we're just interested in seeing that there are no evictions / landlord related judgments. The details on your previous rental experience is the only part we need to review immediately.
Go here to get the report: http://ownerassistedrentals.org/?Prop=S32745
I am very open as far as appointments go to show the property. Any morning after 10am is fine. Just let me know when you have everything printed and be sure to leave me a contact number to reach you at and any desired time. I will call you to confirm a time and choose a place to meet.
Thanks and hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Jessica
"Today is Sunday, June 5, and I will be out the office until Monday at 9am. " |
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Fraud Alert: Terry WHIN-YATES, Royce WHIN-YATES, as well as Michael LEE, Jackie WU and other Licenced Locksmiths are running illegitimate businesses despite having locksmith licenses. They will rip you off and take your money, for shoddy work and unnecessary up-selling. Mr Prolock aka Mr Locksmith aka AA Automotive Locksmiths are the names of a Licensed Locksmith Company despite maintaing unethical business practices and Terry WHIN-YATES has been given a license by British Columbia despite having a reputation for dishonesty and deceiving the public!
Mr Prolock aka Mr Locksmith aka AA Automotive Locksmiths are various names for this scam. This is a Licensed Locksmith Company looking for the next mark for it's various scams. DON"T FALL FOR THE MR LOCKSMITH SCAM. They can cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars. Licensing does not protect the consumer.
You can file a complaint to the government agency that granted Mr Prolock and owner Terry WHIN-YATES a Licence. Complain to the Registrar of Security Programs and Police Division. The complaint process can be used to report complaints about Locksmith Scams like Mr Locksmith.
Read about the Complaint Process with the government agency that granted the licensing - How to file a complaint against a Security Licensee or Business:
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/complaint/index.htm
These people are running the WHIN-YATES family locksmith scam: Mr Locksmith and Terry WHIN-YATES, Royce WHIN-YATES, Jack WHIN-YATES, Brian WHIN-Yates and Robert WHIN-YATES have all been a part of the scam at one time or another. Also Involved are Michael LEE and Jackie WU working as locksmiths. Jenny WU and Ken LAPP and also involved in the business. Read about the Scam Company 24 hr Mr Locksmith's failure to respond to complaints from the Better Business Bureau:
http://www.bbb.org/mbc/business-reviews/locks-and-locksmiths/mr-prolock-in-burnaby-bc-1208591
File a complaint to the BBB about Terry WHIN-YATES Scam Company with the Business Bureau go here:
https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/complaintlink.aspx
You should File a Complaint if you have been scammed by Terry WHIN-YATES. Please file a complaint so that others don't don't suffer.
WARNING TO THE PUBLIC: Deceptive and Unethical Locksmiths are Operating in Vancouver. Use good judgement in choosing your locksmith as the government can not protect the public against getting ripped off from locksmith scams!
Also, Ken LAPP is President of Standard Marketing and has been working with Terry WHIN-YATES in advertising the locksmith scam.
http://www.standardmarketing.ca/
File a Complaint with the BBB about Ken LAPP's involvement in promoting a consumer scam here:
https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/complaintlink.aspx |
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| I just got an email as well. How messed up! I didn't fill it out - totally suspicious, but I fear those who aren't so okay with spotting this as a scam! I'm in Portland Oregon |
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Well, damn...Get the heck out of here!!! I just got the same response and since I never click on links within an e-mail and cut and pasted, but the link did not work which prompted me to look it up even further. Damn!!! what is wrong with people. Folks are genuily looking for a place to live and these scams are out of control Craigslist needs to do better and figure out away to get this undercontrol. I have reported some and I am def. reporting this one. Pisses me off on this beautiful morning...glad I looked this up.
I guess this is Gods way of saying be grateful for what you have because this scaming crap is for the birds...
see the message I received below:
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to email me about the place.
We thought we had the place rented last week to a young couple, but communication has dropped off. You are the first person to email about it since we put it back on the market . Normally, we would prefer a year lease, but would also be open to shorter terms if necessary. I'm sure that you will want to see the property before making a final decision. I will accept pets but no more than 2. I would simply give you the address and let you swing by, but my husband is against blindly advertising an empty home online. The home has been up kept properly and had a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. Basic utilities are currently on, but we expect that you transfer them into your name fairly quick. If you want to go ahead and schedule a time to see the property, go to the link below and print off the free copy of your report. Your score isn't necessarily important, we're just interested in seeing that there are no evictions / landlord related judgments. The details on your previous rental experience is the only part we need to review immediately.
Go here to get the report: http://ownerassistedrentals.org/?Prop=X76449
I am very open as far as appointments go to show the property. Any morning after 10am is fine. Just let me know when you have everything printed and be sure to leave me a contact number to reach you at and any desired time. I will call you to confirm a time and choose a place to meet.
Thanks and hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Jessica
"Today is Tuesday, June 7, and I will be in the office until 6pm. "
Email Privacy Policy:
We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the protection of your information.Why did you receive an email from us? If you received a mailing from us, (a) your email address is either listed with us as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information in the future ("opt-in"), or (b) you have registered or purchased or otherwise have an existing relationship with us. We respect your time and attention by controlling the frequency of our mailings.How we protect your privacy: We use security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system. |
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| I got this e-mail for a place in Chicago last week. I was a bit suspicious, but I responded saying that if it's necessary, I will print my credit report from annualcreditreport and never got an answer back. Today, I got the same exact e-mail about a different place. I knew it looked too good to be true. |
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| i got the same crap from an add for pa. how can with all the tech out there this can't be tracked and stopped and people actually held accountable! I mean if you steal someones mac card and use it you would have to deal with justice...but do it online and wham you free to go! |
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