5187123018

Wow, good thing I searched the phone number and found this site.  $65/ night in Midtown NY sounded tasty, but I was skeptical.  Now I KNOW.

Check out the email from Jane Synovec ( jane.synovec724@yahoo.com )

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 (3nights),the price is $65/night;$195 for your total stay,to hold your dates of your rent  is required ($97.5) + security deposit of $200= $297.5,so all you need pay to secure your date is $297.5.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

I am so glad you checked the number!
I actually contacted craigslist.org yesterday and am filing a complaint with the attorney general (they are responsible for consumer frauds like that).
Again, so happy you didn't fall into their net of lies!

Smiles!

So,

I think I'm an average intelligent person. So WHY didn't it occur to me to google this Jane Synovec before sending this scam artist over $300 to secure 325 West 58th Street in NY. I just sent an e-mail confirming our arrival and guess what...the e-mail account "has been disabled." Lovely. But when it comes back around, it'll be GOOD. Watch out Jane Synovec and company in Barre, VT cuz we gots ourselves lots of friends in law enforcement......you'll get yours!!!

Same here. I've been dealing with a "Neusa Hawhorne" -- a fake name that they left the "t" out and should be Hawthorne. Anyway, I get these broken English letters, vague responses to my specific inquiries about a vacation rental on Bleecker Street in NYC. I e-mailed a year ago but we cancelled our trip, so when I inquired again a month ago I got the exact same "personal" letter -- the exact wording, same spelling mistakes. scam Scam SCAM.

about your note in the subject of Collins Elizabeth. i saw her ad in craiglist of apartment in manhatten. i'm talking with her by email. are you 100% sure that it's a scam? please if you can send me an email with the answer a.s.a.p thank you very much

email: zvi_pe@012.net.il

me to !!!  ellen mcintosh !!

so  Smith nicholars is a scam?.. im trying to find an apt in NY =S PLEASE HELP

BEWARE of Sherri Gordon alias Justin Waterside on craigslist!!! Allthough being sceptical from the start we've sent $450 deposit "to her son" one week ago and haven't heard from her since. Now I've found this website (too late, unfortunately) and what did fake apartement owner "Nicholars Smith" wrote:

"Also i have quest that have stayed in my apartment recently and they enjoy my hospitality:  
SHERRI, 4355 Central Ave, Ceres Ca 95307, sherri.gordon96@gmail.com"

So don't make the same mistake we did!!! I will never ever use a website like craigslist anymore! How overtrustful can one be?!? STUPID!!!

Thank goodness I saw your post on Sherri Gordon.  I was just about to confirm reservations.  

Also,  you might want to beware there are 2 other people who are questionable  - the give the same description of property but located in different areas of Manhattan then for payment, they both say to send to their younger brother in New Mexico.

What a scam.  How do you know which ones are for real?

Guys, thanks for this.  I was just in email negotiations with a Jane Synovec less than one hour ago.  You just saved me lots of money:  Here's the email she just sent me..

-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Synovec <jane.synovec724@yahoo.com>
To: xx xx
Sent: Sun, Jun 27, 2010 10:11 pm
Subject: Re: Interested In Apartment

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 (9nights),the price is $65/night;$630 for your total stay,to hold your dates of your rent  is required ($315) + security deposit of $200= $565,so all you need pay to secure your date is $565.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

Hello!

I sent a $350 dollar deposit to Nicolars Smith, but since then he didn't reply to my mails any more.
Fram what I read here, it's a scam.

What do I have to do? Signalling it to CG?

I've been just victimized by Nicolars Smith for $350. I found this web site too late.

I'm feeling idiot, it was clear it was a fraud.


What do su seggest to me? Just signalling him to CG?

And also BEWARE of ASHLEY LANGFORD alias JUSTIN WATERSIDE.
He or she is definitely a SCAM!!!

Before going to NCY we sent him $320 ($200 deposit plus half of the money which was $60 per night)
The first 3 days we stayed at a hostel and so we went to the street (158, Christopher St, NY, NY 10014) to check if the appartment really exists. We found the right house but there were no buzzes outside. Besides we had been sceptical about his e-mail address justinwaterside@yahoo.com because this could not be his last name. Arriving at Christopher St. it was claer that the appartment is close to the Manhattan Waterside...

Then we wrote him an e-mail just to make sure that we will meet him at the time we agreed on. He didnt answer anymore. We also tried to call him on the number he gave us beforehand but it didn´t work (his number was: 518-712-3018).

However we went to his appartment at the right time but he didn´t show up! All this happened to us last week.
[***] you Justin Waterside!!!!

I'm glad I found this site.  I just saved myself $330.  Do NOT rent an apartment or make arrangements to rent on from JANE SYNOVEC.  I was prepared to rent an apt from her for 4 days later this month and the bad English/grammar used in her responses got me to thinking everything wasn't so rosy on the other end of things.  So I searched and found this webpage.  I got a contract to sign and on it was the number (216) 539-7410...which is a number to Cleveland, OH.  She also wanted me to Western Union money to her husband in New Mexico...her husband named MARK COY.  Yeah, so different last names, telephone numbers in a different area, Western Union money orders...I smelled a scam.  Folks, if it's too good to be true...

Anyway, I caught this in the nick of time and hopefully saved someone else out there some heartache/$$ in the process.

I'm glad I found this site.  I just saved myself $330.  Do NOT rent an apartment or make arrangements to rent on from JANE SYNOVEC.  I was prepared to rent an apt from her for 4 days later this month and the bad English/grammar used in her responses got me to thinking everything wasn't so rosy on the other end of things.  So I searched and found this webpage.  I got a contract to sign and on it was the number (216) 539-7410...which is a number to Cleveland, OH.  She also wanted me to Western Union money to her husband in New Mexico...her husband named MARK COY.  Yeah, so different last names, telephone numbers in a different area, Western Union money orders...I smelled a scam.  Folks, if it's too good to be true...

Anyway, I caught this in the nick of time and hopefully saved someone else out there some heartache/$$ in the process.

Guys, these people are SCAMMERS. For everyone's sake and information, I attach below an email conversation where I play with them a bit.
(Btw, does anyone know of an official website where all this can be reported--we've got ac actual address here too)

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Hello M,
 Read the form carefully and complete it,i will secure the apartment for you as soon as you send the deposit of $450.please i want you to send the deposit to my accountant in Annandale VA , you can view the name and address to send the deposit to in the agreement and booking form. Please do fill the the agreement and booking form and you will also email me the receipt of payment for the Western Union:

Sender's name and address:
Reference#:
Amount sent:
Text question and answer:

Please do forward me the payment confirmation as soon as you send the money also scan the receipt and send it to me for reference purpose, i will be waiting to hear from you with the agreement and booking form along with the payment confirmation so that i can commence with the booking and reservation. You will need to email me a day before your arrival so that i can wait to meet you face to face and give you the keys of the apartment,hope to hear from you asap.

Thanks you for your trust.
Sherri
216-539-7410

On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 9:22 AM, M <> wrote:

   Dear Sherri,

   I am ready to sign the contract and make the payment via Western Union. Before that, would you please answer the question that I asked you earlier: Are linen available in the apartment?
   Also, do you have a phone number that I can use to contact you for clarifications and/or help before and after I land in the U.S.?
   Finally, please give me your address for the payment.

   Thank you,
   M




   --- On Fri, 7/2/10, sherri gordon <sherri.gordon96@gmail.com> wrote:


       From: sherri gordon <sherri.gordon96@gmail.com>
       Subject: Re: $50 / 1br - Beautiful Renovated Large Studio (Greenwich Village)
       To: "M" <>
       Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 6:01 PM


       Hello M,
         The apartment is available for these date you stated (July 22 - July 29, and Aug 5 - 12) and i will appreciate if you transfer the deposit via western union but i will forward you contract form to fill and return it with payment receipt, you will meet me on your arrival face to face so that i can give you the keys of the apartment and show you around.Once i hear from you i will forward you the agreement and booking form...the security deposit is refund in cash on your departure day ok....
        Hope to hear from you soon.
       
       Thanks,
        sherri
       On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 7:07 AM, M <> wrote:

           Dear Sherry,
           Thanks for your reply. Due to certain arrangements I made in the meantime, I've updated the dates of my stay in the apartment. I would need it July 22 - July 29, and Aug 5 - 12, for a total of 14 days, as you were mentioning. Is the apartment still available then?
           If so, please send me the form to fill. Also, how am I to make the $450 initial payment? Is Paypal ok? Also, how will you return the security deposit on my departure date? Cash?
           One final question: are linen available in the apartment?
           Thanks,
           M


           --- On Thu, 7/1/10, sherri gordon <sherri.gordon96@gmail.com> wrote:


               From: sherri gordon <sherri.gordon96@gmail.com>
               Subject: Re: $50 / 1br - Beautiful Renovated Large Studio (Greenwich Village)
               To: "M" <>
               Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 3:20 AM


               Hello M,
                  The property is much available for the date you stated,This fully furnished apartment with bath, fully equipped kitchen, a queen size bed, A/c, Wifi access,TV for your relaxation and comfort...on 105 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
               (M ) to secure the apartment you are to pay $50/night x 14night; $700 + $200 (refundable security deposit ) = $900,To reserve your date 50% is required to hold the date ($450),The security deposit($200) will be refund to you on your departure day if there is No damage done to the property rented to you...
                 
                 Let me if you are okay with the terms,and if you have any question regarding the apartment or how to pay the deposit..so i can forward you the contract form to fill, this will allow me to commences on the booking,hope to hear from you soon
               Regards
               sherri

Aha, well this Neusa is still active on Craigslist.... Trying to get some concrete answers and demnded a 1on1 call with this person. Now I've read this thread I'm going to blow the whole thing off.... happy I have not wired any money.

Thanks to all who have taken the time to alert others on this scam!

Kind regards

Thanks so much.  I almost booked with these scammers yesterday. The scams continue on craigslist for nyc rentals today, July 4th, with several names: R. Brooks, Janina Richardson, Jeff, with all similar texts as this:
Thank you for your interest in my apartment. The apartment is located on 210 West 80th St.New York, NY 10024 and it's still very much available for the date wanted which July 20th to July 25th is ($65/Night) which is $325 and 50% deposit of $162.5 to hold the apartment for your booking + security deposit of $250 is required. The total to secure the apartment would be $412.5.

Note:The security deposit of ($250) is 100% refundable on your departure and I promise you that you will enjoy your stay in my apartment and never regret because the apartment is a personal large bedroom, kitchen, High ceilings, tiled floors,with dishwasher,disposal, compactor, fridge and ice maker. Artist handmade and tiled archways and wall panels,recessed lights and Fully-equipped laundry facility. Arrangement for luggage during your stay and after check out to keep them safe with a private parking space.

I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Jeff

I've just sent a note to craigslist, giving them the link to this website and all of the betrayer's names mentioned so far. Hopefully they are going to stop this person! But still there will be others like this - so don't be too overtrustful! I'm still angry with myself being so naive!