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I've been baiting a scammer now for five days I was contacted by a 'renter' about an ad listing with an offer too good to be true. The conversation progresses from email to texting as we 'build trust' as I start to text him in the circus version of English he is writing me. I'm not going to explicitly reveal that I am playing him because he could potentially cause me some trouble. So, I will just waste his time and make him question his own reality until he gives up. Here goes: **Paul:** " Hello good day I was just surfing on Craigslist and I figured out your ad of seeking for a room to rent and I have a beautiful and lovely room to rent out here in Big Bear area I will like to hear back from you if you are really interested about it. " **Me:** "Hi Paul, Thank you for reaching out! The room sounds perfect. I'm super easy, courteous, and usually always working at my desk. Could you tell me how much you are asking a month and would you require a deposit? Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing back! Kind Regards," **Paul:** (Here is where my bullshit detector went off) "Thanks for the enquiry regarding of 1bed, 1.0bath, L600sqft, it's well furnished, the rent is $495 and the security deposit fee is $180 which is refundable just for security purposes and I also acquired deposit, I have the pictures of the room and I can also send you the address for you to drive-by the neighborhood to see how fantastic the building and environment his, I will like to hear back from you soon if you really interesting in renting from me thanks. " **Me:** "Hi Paul, This sounds perfect! I would love to check out the pictures too if possible. If we move forward, how much would you need from me in order to reserve the room?  I could advance you anywhere from $500 - $1000 if needed. I am very easy to deal with, courteous, and respectful. Feel free to ask me anything! Thank you again, Kind Regards," **Paul:** "Alright, I will have a questionnaire form for yo

I've been baiting a scammer now for five days I was contacted by a 'renter' about an ad listing with an offer too good to be true. The conversation progresses from email to texting as we 'build trust' as I start to text him in the circus version of English he is writing me. I'm not going to explicitly reveal that I am playing him because he could potentially cause me some trouble. So, I will just waste his time and make him question his own reality until he gives up. Here goes: **Paul:** " Hello good day I was just surfing on Craigslist and I figured out your ad of seeking for a room to rent and I have a beautiful and lovely room to rent out here in Big Bear area I will like to hear back from you if you are really interested about it. " **Me:** "Hi Paul, Thank you for reaching out! The room sounds perfect. I'm super easy, courteous, and usually always working at my desk. Could you tell me how much you are asking a month and would you require a deposit? Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing back! Kind Regards," **Paul:** (Here is where my bullshit detector went off) "Thanks for the enquiry regarding of 1bed, 1.0bath, L600sqft, it's well furnished, the rent is $495 and the security deposit fee is $180 which is refundable just for security purposes and I also acquired deposit, I have the pictures of the room and I can also send you the address for you to drive-by the neighborhood to see how fantastic the building and environment his, I will like to hear back from you soon if you really interesting in renting from me thanks. " **Me:** "Hi Paul, This sounds perfect! I would love to check out the pictures too if possible. If we move forward, how much would you need from me in order to reserve the room?  I could advance you anywhere from $500 - $1000 if needed. I am very easy to deal with, courteous, and respectful. Feel free to ask me anything! Thank you again, Kind Regards," **Paul:** "Alright, I will have a questionnaire form for yo