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Posted (admin) in Rental Scam Emails on July-25-2008

Scam Inquiry – Be Aware!

Posed as renter: Kenet James

Email: jkenet@hotmail.com

Phone: +447031962003

HELLO, THIS IS KENET BROWN FROM LONDON, I SAW YOUR ADVERT REGARDING YOUR APARTMENT FOR RENT,PLEASE YOU STILL HAVE IT FOR RENT?, I AM OK WITH YOUR RENTING PRICE , I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I WANT TO SECURE THE APARTMENT FOR KINDS AND THERE ARE TWO IN NUMBER , WHO’S COMING TO FOR A VISITING YOUR COUNTRY AND I WILL BE GLAD IF YOU CAN E-MAIL ME WITH THE DETAIL OF IT , ALSO ABOUT THE PAYMENT I WILL BE PAYING FOR THE APARTMENT VIA CASHIER CHECK. PLEASE IF YOU STILL HAVE THE APRTMENT FOR RENT PLEASE KINDLY REPLY WITH YOUR FULL DETAILS WHERE THE CASHIER CHECK WILL BE SEND PLS E-MAIL ME BACK ON JKENET@HOTMAIL.COM GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU, KENET JAMES


Comments:
Julie on August 5th, 2008 at 9:51 pm #

Wow!
You know that I just was in contact with him, trying to rent a place for October!! See below – he is sure great!
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Thanks very much for contacting me, the apartment is situated in
Knightsbridge, on 27 Montpelier Street, LONDON, SW7, GB and its
definitely available for your desired dates 10/08/2008 to 10/09/2008.
The rent for your stay is £3300 (@ £100 per night) but to secure the
place 50% of the rent will be required plus a refundable security
deposit of £250, so all you need pay to secure the place is £1900.

I’d also like to know where exactly you’ll be coming from? and how
soon will you like to book down the Apartment? I need to know how
serious you are… I have also attached more pictures of the place
with this message ,hope you like them. Apartment is approximately 1100
sq. ft and Bedding arrangements are : 2 queen-size bed(s), 1 futon 2
pers. Amenities are also as follows : Fireplace, elevator, T.V.,
digital home cinema, hi-fi system, VCR, DVD player, phone, fax,
computer, cable/satellite, internet access, wardrobe, cupboard,
Hanging wardrobe, safe deposit box, radio alarm clock, hair dryer,
mosquito nets, fully air-conditioned, central heating, intruder alarm,
fire alarm and more…Linen, Towels and Toiletries also available.

Apartment is fully furnished with full bath and kitchen , the closest
tube is Knightsbridge (0.27mi, 0.43km), Railway: Victoria (1.00mi,
1.61km) and airport is London City Airport (9.30mi, 14.96km) to the
apartment, easy access to restaurants, Live Theater, museums, theme
parks and grocery stores, Sightseeing, cinemas and more. it also
features a 24 hours doorman and there’s also an elevator to help you
up as the apartment is located on the 3rd floor. It’s also close to
what ever the city has got to offer, like National Gallery, British
Museum, Plaza,Hyde Park, Royal National Theater,Regents Park and lots
of attractions for tourists and visitors in general..

Let me know about your interest so i can send you a booking/ payment form so
you can fill and send it back to me in order to book down the Apartment..

I hope to hear back from you again..

Jeff….

JON on January 14th, 2009 at 4:43 pm #

I recieved a message from this kenet james, in regards to buying a puppy, wanting me to await a check or money order, for over the price, and send the remainder somewhere else.
used the email: jkenet@yahoo.com

Grace on January 27th, 2009 at 8:19 pm #

I also recieved an email from Kenet James regarding our puppies for sale. His messege reads as follows:
Hi..
Thanks very much for your response. I would be buying puppy you have for sale so kindly reserve it for me. You have to bear with me that I called with relay service, its because am hearing impaired. I am sending you this email to make final reconfirmation of the teacup Maltese puppy which am willing to buy for my son as his birthday present and I also want to let you know that payment will be by certified Check or Money Order. However, I want to alert you on the fact that you will be receiving the Check or Money Order this week or next week and payment will cover your cost and as well as the shipping cost to be paid to the person that will take care of the pickup in your house. So please as soon as you receive the payment, get it cashed immediately, deduct the money that accrues to you and send the remaining balance to the Head Office of the company that handles the shipment via Western union. More so, I will pay you an extra $100 if you can reserve this for
me. So in view of the above, Here are some of the details I will need for final issuance of the Check or Money Order to you.

(1) Full Name
(2) Mailing address, no p.o.box please
(3) your direct telephone number both home and cell.?
{4} Acceptance of my offer
(5} Final asking price once you get back to me with all the above information, the check or money order will be issued out immediately and it will be sent to you.

Best Regards
Kenet James

I would have never known that this was a fraud if out of random suspicion I searched his name on google and found this web-site. Thank you!

Arthur Godwin on February 25th, 2009 at 9:16 pm #

This guy is still at it with a different name: Jeff. D. Holms

Reply-To: doughelms@googlemail.com

Thanks very much for contacting me, the apartment is situated in Knightsbridge, on 27 Montpelier Street, LONDON, SW71, GB and its definitely available for your desired dates 20/03/2009 to 29/03/2009. 9nights and the rent for your stay is £900 (@ £100 per night).. You`ll need to secure your dates cos someone else is asking for a close date, and to secure the apartment 50% of the rental fee will be required(£450) plus a fixed refundable security deposit of £400, so all you need pay to secure the Apartment is £850..

On your departure date, Your Security deposit of £400, will be fully refunded to you personally by me and the remainder 50% of your fee will be paid on your arrival…. I’d also like to know where exactly you’ll be coming from? and how soon will you like to book down the Apartment? I have also attached more pictures of the apartment with this message, let me know about your interest on time.

Apartment is approximately 1800 sq. ft and has 2 great Bedrooms (all with own TV) and 2 superb modern bathrooms (two en suite, two with power shower, toilet, tub, Bidet) also a Guest Cloakroom.. Bedding arrangements are : 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people, Bedroom 1 – a King size bed, Bedroom 2 – 1 Queen size bed, Bedrooms are quiet and away from street noise, with good reading lamps, Plasma TV`s and telephones. Amenities are also as follows : Fireplace, elevator, T.V., digital home cinema, hi-fi system, VCR, DVD player, phone, fax, computer, cable/satellite, internet access, wardrobe, cupboard, Hanging wardrobe, safe deposit box, radio alarm clock, hair dryer, mosquito nets, fully air-conditioned, central heating, intruder alarm, fire alarm and more… Linen, Towels and Toiletries also available.
Apartment is fully furnished with full bath and kitchen , the closest tube is Knightsbridge (0.27mi, 0.43km), Railway: Victoria (1.00mi, 1.61km) and airport is London City Airport (9.30mi, 14.96km) or Heathrow at 22 Km to the apartment, easy access to restaurants, Live Theater, museums, theme parks and grocery stores, Sightseeing, cinemas and more. It also features a 24 hours doorman and there’s also an elevator to help you up as the apartment is located on the 2rd floor. It’s also close to what ever the city has got to offer, like National Gallery, British Museum, Plaza, Hyde Park, Royal National Theater,Regents Park and lots of attractions for tourists and visitors in general..

Let me know about your interest so I can send you a booking/payment form so you can fill and send it back to me in order to book down the Apartment..

NOTE: Kindly email me back either you are interested or not…

For those needing a place to work, the office area is located in an area in the Living room providing you with a breathtaking City and Water view. You will find the desk supplied with all the necessities needed to conduct business, as if you were in your own office. Amenities include Broadband Internet service, Telephone, All-In-One Copier, Fax, Scanner, and Printer. If there is something you cannot find, it is just a phone call away. Covered Parking, Outside Hot & cold Shower, chairs & towels, Umbrella, Paddle tennis, volleyball, Racquetball & Tennis Rackets, Blow Drier, Curlers & Curling Iron, Home Facial, Iron, Ironing Board, and DVD Rental Library delivered within minutes of request and much more!

I hope to hear back from you again…

Thanks

JEFF..

Victoria Smith on March 8th, 2009 at 5:09 pm #

So – are you saying he’s a con artist? Because he has this rental property on craigslist and my friend I were going to rent it. Sounds like he’s a fraud. Please confirm I am understanding this correctly. Thanks!

Michael Breen on March 11th, 2009 at 5:37 am #

Guess he is still looking for that puppy. I heard from him yesterday. Being in network security operations I looked this guy up and found this site – I love the internet. Here is the letter to purchase a Coton de Tulear puppy (still for sale).

Hi..
Thanks very much for your response. I would be buying puppy you have for sale so kindly reserve it for me. You have to bear with me that I called with relay service, its because am hearing impaired. I am sending you this email to make final reconfirmation of the Puppy which am willing to buy for my son as his birthday present and I also want to let you know that payment will be by certified Check or Money Order. However, I want to alert you on the fact that you will be receiving the Check or Money Order this week or next week and payment will cover your cost and as well as the shipping cost to be paid to the person that will take care of the pickup in your house. So please as soon as you receive the payment, get it cashed immediately, deduct the money that accrues to you and send the remaining balance to the Head Office of the company that handles the shipment via Western union. More so, I will pay you an extra $100 if you can reserve this for
me. So in view of the above, Here are some of the details I will need for final issuance of the Check or Money Order to you.

(1) Full Name
(2) Mailing address, no p.o.box please
(3) your direct telephone number both home and cell.?
{4} Acceptance of my offer
(5} Final asking price once you get back to me with all the above information, the check or money order will be issued out immediately and it will be sent to you.

Best Regards
Kenet James

Jennifer on May 5th, 2009 at 2:40 pm #

My husband and I own a towing service and he just called today asking if we could store two Escalades for him for one week. I am so glad I searched the web. I had a bad feeling about him!

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