518-712-3018

I've been victim of neusa.hawhorne@gmail.com too !
do you know if there is a way to have our money back (700$ !)?

http://www.vrbo.com/global/search.htm
I found this site. it looks secure...

Thanks everyone for posting these messages and I am writing to let you know that Neusa Hawhorne is still active, offering a flat in Greenwich Village for $65 per night on craigslist. Beware!

Hi - I've compiled an extensive list of scammers and posted it on-line at http://www.joseandterrirentals.com

Just hope to help make a dent in the huge scamming ring!

This link goes directly to the email list page:

http://www.joseandterrirentals.com/emails.html

Stop negotiations immediately. This is SCAM. Those vacation rentals don't exist. I am a victim as well. There is also a Sara with an apartment in West Village for $120. SCAM. The rule is, when you have to send money in advance to somebody you don't know personally and who invents all kind of excuses to avoid meeting you or friends or relatives, it is SCAM. We cannot understand that there are people who can live like vultures, but there are many. So beware. They will be punished in the end.

For everybody being a victim of SCAM: flag on GL. If the SCAM address is still there. We should make it as hard for these people as we can. GL is warning all the time, follow their instructions. We all learned it the hard way. But we have to strike back.

thanks so much for this i got the same email.....

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 (1week),the price is $65/night;$455 for your total stay,to hold your dates of your rent  is required ($227.5) + security deposit of $200= $427.5,so all you need pay to secure your date is $427.5.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

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE INFORMATION!!!  I was almost going to move forward to secure the apartment for rent on 105 E. 9th St. in October, 2010...GOOD THING I SAW THESE POSTS!!!  GRRR Sherri Gordon, you big time scammer!!!  That is so disappointing and frustrating..

I almost got scammed too yesterday! I was in contact with Nicole James for a nice flat located at 113 Prince Street New York City, NY 10012 to rent in November for a week for only 420$. We were about to send the money throught Western Union yesterday. Just before doing it, we had the great idea to put the Project Manager name on google to check is everything was ok and realised it was a scam! It also was Wendy Accurso located in 81 Aunty Lilly Lane, Annandale, VA , 22008,

If you also have any recommendations to find a secure flat in NY, I'll be interested !!
Thanks!

Beware of Sherri.gordon96@gmail.com
I send 225 dollars, and haven't heard from her since. Can see that other people end her money too.
Holiday apartment on Craigslist E9st.

I fell for the scam with Nicolars Smith, also sent money to wendy accurso in VA.  its obvious that all of these posts are being run from same person.  I am going to do my best to report this to whoever will listen- not that i expect my money back- i just think its [***] that someone can so easily get away with committing this crime over and over and not be punished.

Unfortunately we have found this website late. We found an advertisment for Sherri Gordon apartment in the West Village and we paid 500 USD. Since that payment was not possible to contact her on e-mail or cellphone. So really BEWARE of Sherri Gordon!

Just did the google search for her name (Sherri Gordon new york) and would like to express my appreciation to the page creator and postings. saved me a lot of stress in travel. so where do I find a place to stay? where are the reputable sites or postings found?
- shoots

I do believe this person is now hitting the Florida aarea as well.  the way the emails was worded it has to be the same person and she is using the name Wendy Accurso
I was trying to rent a place for the winter months.  I received one email from one guy named Bob and then another from the above person.
thanks everyone you just saved me bunches of money.

Wendy tried to pull a fast one on me this morning as well.  thanks to this post I was saved.

Just want to say Thanks everyone for posting about this person. I'm in Florida and looking for a place to rent for the winter months. I received an email from Bob first then he said his lawyer would contact me. Her name was Wendy Accurso. I'm so glad for google. I kept asking to see the house and they wouldn't let me see it.  I do believe there is one other scam on Craiglist, the name lauralist. Hope I help save somebody.

If this is true then my friend and I have sent money to a fake apartment. Do you know how we, if possible in any way, can contact anyone at craigslist for help? Is there any way we can get our money back?
Help!!

Thanks for all the posts. I googled Jane Synovec before proceeding with an offer for a - too good to be true - apartment rental.

Here is the email exchange that I had with Ms. Synovec. Do try and read to the end...

_____________________________________________________________________________________

On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 1:00 AM, john <john@XXXXX.com> wrote:
Good Evening:

My wife, 13 YO son and I are looking for a rental between October 6th and 10th (Thursday-Sunday). If these dates are available, please get in touch. I’m available at this email and at the following numbers:
Home: 615-XXX-XXXX
Cell: 615-397-9829
Office: XXX-XXXX

Thanks,

John
_____________________________________________________________________________________

From: Jane Synovec [mailto:jane.synovec7241@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 4:34 AM
To: john
Subject: Re: Apt Rental Inquiry

Hello,

Address: 57 W 58th St New York, NY 10019

These are 2 bedroooms with 2 bathrooms include 2 sofa beds and well furnished apartment, there is a free and secure parking space located within the building.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 (4nights),the price is $100/night;$400 for your total stay,to hold your dates of your rent  is required ($200) + security deposit of $200= $400,so all you need pay to secure your date is $400.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 Synovec
_______________________________________________________________________________

Jane:

Thanks you for your prompt reply. Unfortunately, I’ve decided against the trip, in favor of pursuing a lifelong dream of helping a Nigerian Prince escape from captivity and reclaim the fortune that is rightfully his. All I have to do is email him my bank account number, in which I keep my retirement funds, so he can wire the money out to my bank account before immigrating to the USA.

Alas, one can never find a Nigerian prince - needing to escape from captivity  - when one needs one. I don’t suppose you know any Nigerian Princes, do you???

Thanks,

John
Voice: XXX-XXXX
Fax: XXX-XXXX
john@XXXXX.com