Wow!  This is crazy!  So the guy is going by the name David Hooper now.  His number is 510-606-7616 now!  I emailed about a house in Jackson Hole, Wy with the exact same description as all the other previous comments on Craigslist.  He used the same description, same price, same security deposit, same everything to a T!!  I emailed him and he responded the same as all of the above!  I decided to call the phone number, just out of curiosity I guess!  The guy could barely talk english, and refused to talk to me on the phone.  He said he would email me.  I got nervous, so I googled his phone number.  Thank God!!
Crook!  His email was dhrentals11@hotmail.com

Seriously disgusted,
Kristi

Watch out! This [***] (David Hooper) is posting on Los Angeles Craigslist for a rental at 2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA: $200 / 3br - Amazing Apartment in Santa Monica at Main Street !!!BOOK NOW!!! (Santa Monica). He is using phone number (510) 606-7616 (San Francisco East Bay phone number). He says he lives in Santa Monica.

I was just about to submit my PayPal payment when something didin't settle correctly. So, I researched his email addy (dhrentals11@hotmail.com) and this site popped up. I reported him to the FBI by filing an IC complaint. If you have a chance, do so, too. The website is:

http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/internet_fraud/internet_fraud

Let's get these people off of the internet so us regular people can use it safely and for what it is intended.

He actually got me - I didn't see these posts first - for a rental in Park City in March. Paid via PayPal. He even offered to pick me up from airport. Flew out there only to discover my friends and I had no place to stay. He was using James Butler (jamespam.rentals1@hotmail.com) and the same phone number: 239-690-6579. Glad people are learning from my mistake.

yo bro. u should definitely file a complaint! and try to get back ur money..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Another alias, using the exact same email, same mis-spellings.

From: "Nick Walker" <nickwalkerrentals11@hotmail.com>
Date: Jul 19, 2012 6:44 PM
Subject: RE: Aspen home
To:

Hello,

The  property sleeps 8 comfortably, it has parking ,it has hot tube,full kitchen utensils ,linens plus  extra sleeping sofa. The property is located at 904 E-Cooper Avenue,Aspen, CO. Within walking distance to the restaurants,bars and all that there is to be enjoyed.The cost for 3/Nights is  $600 (Tax Included) plus SECURITY FEE = $300 fully refundable upon satisfactory inspection at check-out. Attached are some  pictures.

WE ACCEPT PAYPAL  CREDIT CARDS AND BANK TRANSFER AS SECURE PAYMENT METHOD GIVING YOU MAXIMUM PROTECTION.

I will email you a copy of our Booking Agreement Form upon your next  reply.

Regards,

Nick Walker.

510-606-7616