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1491 Views 1 Reply Latest reply: May 18, 2012 2:10 PM by joni.kahn RSS
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capecodnad
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May 17, 2012
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May 18, 2012 2:07 PM

Ukraine scammers still working overtime!

I, too, received an inquiry from a Nicole FXXXXX (fXXXXXa@live.com) for a rental of my home.

 

The typical red flags:  flexible on the week, house too big for 2 people, check being sent for more then asking price.

 

I strung her along for a few weeks asking for more info, a signed contract etc.  I have no intention of depositing the bad check but want to find a way to stop her from attempting this again to others.  Is there anyone I can contact, or do I just call it a day.

 

Ed & Nancy

Tags: web_scam, scam_inquiries, common_scammer_red_flags, fraud, foreign_booking
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    joni.kahn
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    May 17, 2012
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    May 18, 2012 2:10 PM (in response to capecodnad)
    Re: Ukraine scammers still working overtime!

    has anybody heard from a Vladyslav GXXXX from the Ukraine? He actually called and talked to me regarding my rental since I did not respond, nor did I receive, his inquiry. Makes me a bit suspicious that maybe VRBO is blocking him for the SCAM? His story is his parents, sister and two kids want to stay for a specific 18 days...next month. I've gotten the other emails about checks and refunding and sending too much $ etc. but this ones seems legitemit (sp?)...even gave a phone number when I asked? Just doing my homework...I hate to stereotype the Ukraine citizens but...?

    Thanks

    Joni

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