The following is a series of e-mails between a scam victim and a possible scam artist

Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:45:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: joyce bridget (bridget_caffe066@yahoo.com)
Subject: PREFECT MARTCH AND HOPE TO READ FROM YOU SOON....................
To:

Hi great roomie,

Thanks for writing me back soon.

I'm absolutely okay with the breakdown details of the room. I will be making a payment of $1025 for month rent to move in. I'llbe so happy if you can reserve the room for me additional $50 would be paid for removing the advert from the site because i'm so much interested in renting the room.

My organization will be responsible for all the fees, so paying my rent would not be a burden for me.I will need the following information so that my organization send the payment out to you soon.

(1) Full name as it will appear on the payment.
(2) Contact address
(3) phone number

Kindly get back to me with this requested address, contact information so that the money order can be made to you on time. My coming over to the United States will by the 5th of April 2008 so i will like to pay for the rent and i will be staying for the minimum of 6 to 12 months, So you'll get the payment ahead of my arriving date.

looking forward to read from you.

Have a pleasant day.

Joyce.....

XXXXX wrote:

Joyce,

Hi sorry I took a few days to get your email. I am (PRIVATE INFORMATION)

(PRIVATE INFORMATION) I have a nice space that is approx 26'X 13' and has a separate kitchen area and small private bath. The appliances are new and there is a nice machine for washing clothes. My property is 3/4 of an acre. I have fruit trees. Lemons Limes and Oranges. The room has beautiful views. I have tried to make it as comfortable as possible. There is space to park a car and the space has its own private gate and entry.

If you still are interested let me know. The rent would be $725.00 per month and the deposit is $300.00 .

joyce bridget (bridget_caffe066@yahoo.com) wrote:

Hi, I'm ,female, and i am from Germany, I speak English fluently , and i am 27years of age. I am currently working with the Federal Agency of Works and Natural Resources in Germany. I am currently on a reseach programme, and i am desperately looking for a place to stay. I read your profile about the room and i would really want to secure the room before my arrival,and more so to know if it would be possible for me to pay for the room before my arrival, So i will like to know the total amount of the room per month and the utility included.All these information are very important so that i can submit my proposal to my Organization. My Organization will be responsible for all the fees and the payment will be by United State money order. I will need the following information to get the payment to you.

(1) Full name as it will appear on the payment.
(2) Address
(3) phone number

I would be glad to see your quick response.

Thanks
Joyce....