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Old 07-11-2008, 09:53 AM
 
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Hi myself and my husband have just returned to Scotland having spent 9 nights in NYC. Unfortunately we were ripped off by an add on Craiggs listing by a 'Lucas Bailey, who we paid $500 as a deposit on an apartment in 135 Macdougal Street, has anyone else suffered the same scam, we have had no response from Craigs listings, anyone any ideas. We had to book alternitive accommodation, people please watch out
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:16 AM
 
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Craigslist scams abound! Apparently sometimes craigslist is useful -- and often it's not -----
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:48 PM
 
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I'm sorry that happened to you and I'm glad you at least found another place to stay! People like that give NYers a bad rap.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:52 PM
 
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Sorry to hear that, but unfortunately this is a relatively well-known scam. Check here

New York City forum: Lucas Bailey Apartment Scam - TripAdvisor
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