Me and my husband were browsing through websites on flippa. We were planning to buy a cooking site as a new website but did not want to  build all the information from scatch. As we were browsing, we found a cooking site for sale that is under bidding. We contacted the seller and ask for how much is the final price he is asking for his website.  It sounded like a great deal for us and we were interested in buying. However, the website or hosting service had a pop up that looked like malware.  The popup would not allow you to get out of the website without shutting down the browser.  We told the seller about this malicious popup. He insisted that it was the hosting service. We tried to go there many times to scan the articles if any of it is original. Not that there is no unique content and all copied, but  everytime we attempted of browsing the website the pop up and at one point we had to restart the computer. Needless to say we did not buy the website.

The virus voice says:

Important Security Message. Call the Number provided as soon as possible. You will be guided for the removal of the adware spyware virus on your computer. Seeing this Pop-ups means that you have a virus installed on your computer which puts the security of your personal data at a serious risk.  It is strongly advice that you call the number provided and get your computer fix before you do any shopping online.

There is a scam going around on real estate/rental sites such as Zillow and Craigslist where a renter offers and awesome place in your area for a really great rental price.

You contact them via their ad and then they tell you that you are accepted!  All you need to do is fill out the documents and send them the security deposit.  There are a couple of issues with this:  It is a scam.

How can you tell?  There are a couple of ways to verify that it is a scam:

Search their phone number.  Their phone number is linked to another scam they did.

Here is an exmaple.  This number “205-319-1346” is linked to a scam on Zillow and a known scam on Craigslist:

From Zillow:

On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 2:46 PM

wrote:

Hello

Thanks for your email and your interest in this property, I personally own the house, I want my property to be well taken good care of, and there are some rules and regulation in which I do give out to tenant willing to rent my house so please don’t disrespect my order But if you are interested in renting this home, the rules and the regulations goes this way, the surroundings most be well taking care of, you must know the way in which you use the stove so as to avoid fire outbreak,so we are renting it out since we need someone to take good care of the property on our absent. Don’t be surprise if you find the home with another site with deference price, I have plan to rent it through Real estate agent before, but they are not serious simply because they have a lot of house to lease out And they added some money to the rent while there commission is not fair.

Attn : The rent and Utilities are intact such as Dishwasher,Dryer, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer,Air Condition,Sewage,Trash,all included in the monthly rent,as i am in a governmental programmer that sponsors my utilities on monthly basis etc.

Please note that, we are a kind and honest family, that spent a lot on property that is available for rent, so in one accord, we are soliciting for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own, We want you to keep it tidy all the time so we would be glad to see it whenever we are around on a visit.

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENTAL APPLICATION.

APPLICATION FORMS BELOW . RENT APPLICATION FORM AND TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU .

1) Your Full Name

2A) Home Phone ?

2B) Cell Phone Number ?

3) Your current address :

4) How old are you?

5a) Are you married?

5b) How many people will be living in the house?

6a) Do you have a pet?

6b) What type

7a) Do you have a car?

7b) What type? Occupation?

9) Do you smoke?

10) Do you Drink ?

11) Do you work at Night ?

12) What is your monthly income?

13) Reference Contact Name and Address?

14) When do you intend Moving in?

15) private email :

16) Picture of you and your family

17 ) When can you pay for your deposit to secure or move in?

Let me know the amount you have right now to secure the home prior your move in, the payment will be send to me or my attorney that will be issue the lease paper work, again if you which to see some pictures of the inside i will more than happy to provide them as soon as i can.

Notice : You can go ahead and do a walk through the property its empty now and the move in is ready anytime, Text me immediately you fill out the application Looking forward to hear from you with all this details so that we can have it our file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you..

Await your prompt reply so that we can discuss on the rental terms and agreement, please we are renting the house to you base on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words. We will appreciate your absolute care of this home.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION………..

Number of Bedrooms: 3, Number of baths: 2, Well trained Pets are welcome!!! Rent: $1000 Refundable security Deposit: $1000 Total move in : $2000 House Address:<home address

Please call me if you have any question or text as i will not be able to meet with you before everything is finalize, if you have any question regarding this do not hesitate to ask when you text 205-319-1346

Thank you

Jason & Lea the Romance

A year ago, I wrote fiance visa  process and made videos in youtube. A filipino man named Jason (not real name) who is currently working in Saudi Arabia as an engineer contacted me just yesterday (June 03,2015). He just recently met a US citizen filipino women Lea who claims that she is a doctor working in Syria. She said that it is part of her medical practice. She is also saying that she wants to marry and him so that she can leave her job in Syria.  Jason thought it is okay because he is single, ready and willing to marry.

anti-romance scam tip #1:  It is not uncommon to meet an American Citizen who is abroad (many US military people are abroad) however, take your time getting to know them.  Do not rush into a romance.

The fiance Visa Set Up

Jason told Lea that he would rather marry in the Philippines as it is more formal to meet the family first then marry. And so if she could go there it would be better because he prefer a CR1 visa as well. Lea keeps making alibis saying that a fiance visa is faster because it only takes 5 months to process it. She also said that she will need 10 gifts to prove that the relationship and a diamond ring which she sent a picture of to Jason. Lea also demanded of a Samsung 6 as a first gift. Jason asked her if they could meet first since they are talking of getting a fiance visa. She said that it is not necessary yet. She wanted to do the fiance visa first. Get the NOA 1 and NOA 2 before they meet.  He had been asking if they could talk on the phone. Lea reasoned out that she does not have a phone. It is not allowed in Syria. She also said that she does not have a facebook or skype but only email.

anti-romance scam tip #2:  ALWAYS, make sure you SEE your lover via cam.  DO NOT accept alibis on why they cannot do cam.  There is always a way and if they are as serious about you as your are about them, they will find a way to do cam to cam with you.

anti-romance scam tip #3:  In a US fiance visa petition, you cannot petition your foreign fiance if you have not met in person. A main proof USCIS for a fiance visa is a proof of your meeting such as photos together,  flight ticket, hotel room booking and an engagement ring. However, it is not a must to have an engagement ring.

Basically, this is purely a scam. So cautious of who you become serious withDO not be fooled with just the beautiful photos. They may not be what you think they are. Always ask to see them live on skype or any kind of video chat. That is the most guaranteed way to know the person on the other line.