BEWARE SCAM ALERT, CRIMINAL FRAUD! If you see this ad or a similar one.
I responded to this listing and got this letter back from a supposed Janice Cutler, of Mayer Properties with a scam about sending me to a site to get a credit report to bring to her when we meet. It’s all made up, it’s a scam.
I didn’t fall for it, because I had my suspicions and their letter goes against everything a normal owner or property manager would do.
There is no Mayer Property Management or Janice Cutler. Go to Google and type: Mayer Property Scam & you can read all about their scams.
There’s not a chance on earth that anyone would ever actually meet with me, once they got me to use their site to enter my data, I would never hear from them again.
They are licking their chops as they steal identity and use your name and info to apply for credit cards and buy things and destroy people’s credit! Don’t be taken in. I EVEN COPIED THEIR PHOTOS TO SHOW HOW EASY IT IS TO SCAM PEOPLE. THEY ARE GETTING SLICKER AND MAKE NO MISTAKE THEY ARE CRIMINALS!
If they don’t give you a name and telephone number it’s probably a scam. Search on Google for the name of the company and verify. Check & verify their name & number in your city. If they’re for real call them and verify they employ the Agent before you respond.
Sometimes scammers will even use the name of a bona fide rental agency so make sure you talk on the phone with them and don’t submit any info, or application before you meet with them. Get the address of the subject property and Google it to see if it’s for sale or listed.
Unfortunately they take advantage of the internet. The scams are rampant in Craig’s list and in other online classifieds. They will make up different aliases and fake company names but if you scrutinize you’ll see through the deceit and won’t get scammed. Tell anyone you know to warn others.
Just louse internet scammers. Here is a copy of the fraud ad they are running and the fraud email I received when I inquired.
$695 / 1br – Beautiful Lower Duplex Apartment (Del Dios) (map)
Available Now!!
Situated in a Cul-de-sac this is the perfect starter home. Move in ready with neutral decor, Stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom, washer and dryer inside the unit. The front porch adds charm to this nicely maintained home. Generously covered side patios along with a semi-enclosed room lets you entertain comfortably. The backyard boasts a mulitude of fruit trees and a lovely garden to enjoy.
A cul-de-sac street location makes it less transited and more private. House can Be changed to a three bedroom by adding wall back to dining room. Tenant pays electric, expanded cable. Owner pays Basic cable, water, trash. Located between Escondido and Rancho Santa Fe, off of Del Dios Hwy. Super central location to major thoroughfares, elementary school around the corner along with Shopping districts. One block from the Lake, 10 miles from the beach. Pets Ok
Escondido at Rancho Santa Fe (google map) (yahoo map)
HERE’S THE FRAUD EMAIL I RECEIVED:
Hello,
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get back to you sooner! Things have been so busy for me these last couple of days!
The good news is that the rental is still available! (you also get a 2-car garage…I forgot to list that in the ad) We had an offer from the first couple we showed it to, but now it appears that they are changing their mind, so we need to start showing it again as soon as possible. You were the second one to email me about it.
It is the whole place that is for rent, and it’s in pristine condition. We know a lot of prospective renters want to do a quick look of the property, but my husband doesn’t want me to mass send out the address as a measure of safety. Last time we did that without verifying people, the empty property was broken into and vandalized. We don’t want that to happen again! I CAN tell you that it’s a very special property, that would normally rent for quite a bit more than other comparable properties in the neighborhood.
For utilities, your electric, gas, water, sewer and trash will be covered. (Included in the rent) You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone, if you decide to have these services. Just to confirm, we DO allow pets at this property.
The rental term is 12-month lease, but can be switched into a 6-month lease if preferred. We just ask that you give us fair notice if you are moving out.
If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and request the free copy of your rental / credit report. We use this company for all the properties we manage. Just fill out the form and indicate that you want the free credit report. The actual scores on the report aren’t important to us, it’s more of a formality that we have it on file.
Get your report here: http://rental-verification.com/property09126/
Remember, we only need to see the page about the rental history. That will be all you will need to bring with you to the showing.
As far as getting together to see the property goes, I am available to show it any time from 10:00 am on, for the next couple of days. Let me know when you’ve printed out your report, and we will set up a time to do your walk-through.
Thank you once again for your interest!
Janice Cutler
ESCONDIDO at RANCHO SANTA FE (google map) (yahoo map)
* cats are OK – purrr
* dogs are OK – wooof
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I’ve posted some of the emails I’ve received from Craig’s list users and they can be read in the comments section below.
I am posting this great and timely article I found on getrichslowly.org.
I’m currently in the process of downsizing, and eliminating lots of excess “stuff” and I think most people are too, but just need a little motivation to start the momentum.
I hope these tips prove useful. They are ones that I use and they seem to me to touch on the essentials for successfully having a garage sale, downsizing event.
Enjoy!
We’re in the midst of the annual neighborhood garage sale, which makes it difficult to find time to post. I have drawn up some garage sale tips, though. This isn’t everything you need to know, but it’s a start:
Garage sales are a popular with most frugality and simplicity types. They help achieve multiple objectives. They’re especially good at generating a chunk of cash, and at purging excess stuff from your life. They’re also an excellent way to meet neighbors and to learn about the history of your community.
* I think they’re a great way to eliminate clutter and then plan a well deserved vacation!
This article is about DIY, Hints and Tips, Odds and Ends Friday, 12th May 2006 (by J.D. Roth)
Ten Garage Sale Tips
The last post I wrote I mentioned that I still hoped that Amber Dubois would be found safe. Sadly she wasn’t. The crimes committed by convicted sex offender John Gardner rocked our community and shook us to our very core. I never had a plan to write about violent crimes, but how could I ignore the profound impact that something like this makes on our very psyche?
Today we have another man, convicted predator Leonard Earl Scroggins, scheduled to answer charges today in San Diego’s South Bay for multiple attacks on women.
Since we first learned about the murder of Chelsea King and subsequently learned that John Gardner had confessed to the kidnap, rape and murder of Amber Dubois, my heart has been heavy
Unrelated, but somehow interconnected for me is that I am dealing with the personal sudden loss of my eldest brother Laurence. I miss him terribly and have yet to come to terms with his early demise. He had retired less than 2 years ago and his passing on December 28, 2009 shook me to my core, it was so unexpected.
That is a different story about two innocent defenseless young girls, in my community but it serves to illustrate my sensitive state of mind. I offer up a prayer for my brother nightly and I add both girls; Chelsea and Amber into my prayers and thoughts and think of them as a shining star sharing their pure light and blessings as they make their way to the infinite light.
Use this link for in depth news on Gardner Sentencing
I admire what both families are doing to re-claim a feeling of control and to insure that their daughter’s loss can bring about a change for the good to protect others in the future.
The Kings and Amber’s father Moe Dubois are advocating and working with law makers to see that laws are changed and strengthened to protect society from violent sex predators.
Amber’s mother, Carrie McGonigle, got to interview Gardner briefly to get some answers she needed about the crime. What she learned was that Gardner hadn’t stalked Amber personally, but as he was out looking for victims, saw an opportunity. He noticed Amber was walking unwittingly into a trap by using a walk way that had no homes, no other people and no means to escape because there was a high fence on both sides of the block impeding any escape route.
Carrie, Amber’s mom has been giving interviews in order to stress to parents everywhere that they need to be aware and to take more precautions to insure their children don’t become crime victims. That sentiment is echoed by Marc Klaas, the father of Polly and it brings me to what I want to emphasize in the strongest possible way, which is that everyone needs to learn how to be more aware of personal safety and prevention of crimes of opportunity.
We can’t afford to stick our heads in the sand, and pretend that the world is a safe and worry free place. We need to realize that it is our responsibility to become aware and alert. There are steps we can take to really decrease the odds of being targeted for a crime. The best defense is a good offense and that means learning about risky situations, and always being aware of your surroundings and having a plan.
My 12 step plan for increasing safety is below this video.
12 Safety Tips
1-Form a group or den of parents or other neighborhood adults that volunteer to walk with the neighborhood children to and from school daily. Besides safety a community group for walking to school would get the kids and the adults out walking, keep track of where kids are and get a little exercise as well.
2-Get to know your neighbors so you have a safety network and can notify each other when needed. Exchange phone numbers and email and know each other by name.
3-Send kids to a class or group to learn self defense. There are many organizations and businesses that give free classes. Additional benefits are the exercise and empowerment. I’ve included links below to find self defense classes.
4-Have a community service officer or safety expert speak at a function and discuss ways to protect yourself.
5- Consider buying a GPS tracker for children to wear. (People buy these for their pets, so why wouldn’t they for their children?)
6- If your child is old enough to use a self defense device like pepper spray, consider it but make sure they are thoroughly trained in using it.
7-Talk with your kids and discuss possible dangerous situations and the best way to handle the situation. Again an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Headsets and cell phones are a distraction. Make sure your child is aware of his/her surrounding and looks and listens to see if anyone looks suspicious or seems to be following them. If they feel threatened, they should quickly walk into a store and tell the clerk or go inside the store and call a parent or 911.
8-When your teen is driving, teach them to use their rear view mirror to observe if anyone seems to be following. If they think they’re being followed, never make a beeline for home. Safely and quickly pull over, let the suspect pass and then turn and quickly go another way toward home, checking and making sure that they aren’t being followed.
9-Try not to walk alone, buddy up. If it’s necessary to walk alone and if someone does try to accost them tell them to run away as fast as possible towards people, yelling “help, call police” at the top of their lungs.
10-If you’re walking down the street on the sidewalk and there is a long, truck or large mobile home parked on the street go around it on the street side, Don’t walk along the side of it where you’re trapped from view. I was walking the dog the other evening had to pass a long Motor Home parked on the street. I thought “it’s not a good idea to walk on the sidewalk” where I would be completely blocked from view and trapped between the mobile home and the embankment on the other side. You need to think safety.
11- Invest in a life or medical alert system device in the home. They really work are not cost prohibitive. It is so loud and responds quickly that it would probably scare away any home intruder. As soon as the alarm is triggered, a response is forthcoming and a call to 911.
12- Rescue a large or medium size dog from a shelter and have your kids take him to dog obedience and training. A large, Lab, Shepherd or mixed breed will make a person think twice and their bark is very discouraging. Make sure you realize a dog is a lot of work they need play time and walking, but we all need the exercise so it’s a win win.
Here’s a link to the Southern Californian German Shepherd Rescue.
Use this link to go to socalrescue.org
You can use this link to learn more about self defense training.
The Krav Maga Women Only Program, teaches women how to defend themselves
As summer approaches and we feel the pant of the summer heat at our heels I came across an interesting article I felt compelled to comment on.
You can read the article here: Golden Hill Residents Worried About Their Canyon
As a native Southern Californian I find this article interesting. I lost a home to wildfire in the 1970′s in La Crescenta, and as a resident of inland north county, I’ve needed to evacuate twice in the last 6 years from wildfire threat.
If the city met with the neighborhood-citizen/volunteer-resident group, and everyone voiced their concerns and talked about their mutual goals and solutions, possibly something viable could come out of the city’s proposal to cut back the brush.
I’m sure the resident’s don’t want to see their neighborhood impacted by a wildfire. The city had mandated cutting back brush to reduce damage to homes in the event of a wildfire.
The group had already cleaned up the area and planted native plant species, an important and positive move towards restoring native habitat and reducing invasive species.
Of course I hope that the neighborhood gets to keep all of their native habitat intact that is safe to keep providing it isn’t too close to homes. I know how passionate a person can feel towards the environment and how painful it can be to see nature disturbed. But we do have a real and present wildfire danger to life and property here in Southern California and we also have to mitigate the danger from combustible plants.
Maybe the city can consider selectively approaching the area possibly preserving as much chaparral as is safe, and not use a “cannon to kill the fly” strategy undoing all the progress that was done to restore the canyon.
On the other side of the coin read the article here: Maritime chaparral fuels more than fire in Big Sur, from the Capitol Weekly a few years ago. Residents of Big Sur area were frustrated with officials from the California Coastal Commission who wanted to protect the chaparral while the residents sought to reduce the chaparral to decrease the danger of their homes burning in a wildfire.
One of the most compelling quotes in the article states “On June 27, The Pine Cone newspaper in Carmel, often critical of the Coastal Commission, noted in an editorial that the chaparral was widespread throughout the region and that the fires “destroyed in an hour or two more maritime chaparral than all the residents of Big Sur could clear if they worked for 100 years.”
So if everyone keeps a level head; hopefully a solution will be found balancing the considerations of the residents to keep the beauty of the canyon while improving the area to reduce the risk of a wildfire decimating the canyon and the homes surrounding it.
