Is this a scam? - Page 2

3894 · 10-06-2009, 05:44 AM

It's a scam and it goes with what my BIL the vice cop told me once:

Me: "Are there criminal masterminds like on tv?"
BIL the vice cop: "Very few. Almost all criminals are stupid."

We can safely class your would-be housemate in this very large group.

CoasterMatt · 10-06-2009, 06:10 AM

I DON'T LIKE SCAM!!!

flippyshark · 10-06-2009, 06:41 AM

She may be from Scamdinavia.

Or Scam Francisco.

Or Scamburg, Germany

Moonliner · 10-06-2009, 07:24 AM

Oh yeah, Scam city for sure. The best thing is probably to just discontinue communications and get on with life, but if you are of a certain mindset screwing with them can provide some level of entertainment.

For example you could say that time is critical, and insist that daddy sends you a check via overnight service.... Costing them $$$. etc...

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-06-2009, 08:04 AM

Even if it wasn't a scam (which it is) I would disqualify her for stupidity.

Alex · 10-06-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

For example you could say that time is critical, and insist that daddy sends you a check via overnight service.... Costing them $$$. etc...

This particular scam almost always uses such services anyway, for two reasons.

1. Their outlay of cash to ship a check express makes people more comfortable with it. Surely, a scammer wouldn't spend the $15 they think.

2. They don't want to send their fraudulent check through the USPS and thus committing mail fraud which makes things much worse if they do get caught. (not sure if this is actually true or just believed to be true)

innerSpaceman · 10-06-2009, 09:14 AM

Loverly Scam, Wonderful Scam.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-06-2009, 09:17 AM

Seems on the up and up to me. I say go for it, what's the worst that can happen?

cirquelover · 10-06-2009, 10:05 AM

I'm not saying it's not a scam but when I got my first place my Dad was my guarantor.

I was 17 when my Mom decided she was going to follow a man to Australia and threw my brother and I out of the house on Christmas Eve. When I found an apartment I gave the landlord my Dads phone # and address as he was sending the deposits and rent for the first month. He was also willing to guarantee that my rent was paid at least until I turned 18 or graduated from High School.

So in my circumstances it was legit but this one sounds rather fishy!

katiesue · 10-06-2009, 10:09 AM

I'm with CP if you're that incoherant in an email I probably don't want to live with you.

10-06-2009, 05:44 AM	#11
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	It's a scam and it goes with what my BIL the vice cop told me once: Me: "Are there criminal masterminds like on tv?" BIL the vice cop: "Very few. Almost all criminals are stupid." We can safely class your would-be housemate in this very large group. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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10-06-2009, 06:10 AM	#12
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I DON'T LIKE SCAM!!! __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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10-06-2009, 06:41 AM	#13
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	She may be from Scamdinavia. Or Scam Francisco. Or Scamburg, Germany
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10-06-2009, 07:24 AM	#14
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Oh yeah, Scam city for sure. The best thing is probably to just discontinue communications and get on with life, but if you are of a certain mindset screwing with them can provide some level of entertainment. For example you could say that time is critical, and insist that daddy sends you a check via overnight service.... Costing them $$$. etc... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time. Last edited by Moonliner : 10-06-2009 at 07:47 AM.
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10-06-2009, 08:04 AM	#15
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Even if it wasn't a scam (which it is) I would disqualify her for stupidity. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#17
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Loverly Scam, Wonderful Scam.
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10-06-2009, 09:17 AM	#18
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Seems on the up and up to me. I say go for it, what's the worst that can happen? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-06-2009, 10:05 AM	#19
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I'm not saying it's not a scam but when I got my first place my Dad was my guarantor. I was 17 when my Mom decided she was going to follow a man to Australia and threw my brother and I out of the house on Christmas Eve. When I found an apartment I gave the landlord my Dads phone # and address as he was sending the deposits and rent for the first month. He was also willing to guarantee that my rent was paid at least until I turned 18 or graduated from High School. So in my circumstances it was legit but this one sounds rather fishy!
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10-06-2009, 10:09 AM	#20
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I'm with CP if you're that incoherant in an email I probably don't want to live with you. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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