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    http://ambersanpedro.livejournal.com/1011.html This project consisted of removing and replacing (2) existing 1100 ton chillers, removing (4) existing tower water pumps which were replaced with (2), and removing (3) existing chilled water pumps which were replaced with (2). A single new 400HP boiler was installed where one of the existing original boiler's was demolished by an owner paid subcontractor separate from this contract. There was also a generator that was removed in order to make room in the chiller room for the new equipment and piping. A large condensing unit servicing some operating rooms had to be relocated in order to allow access to the mechanical room for demolition and delivery of the new equipment and piping. Much of the existing chilled water and tower water piping was removed and replaced with throughout the chiller room and on the mezzanine above the chiller room. Steam, condensate and fuel oil piping servicing the old boiler was removed and re-configured to meet the needs of the new boiler. Access to the south mechanical room was very limited. All of the equipment and piping had to be hoisted into and out of an access shaft just large enough for the new equipment. Besides the limited space, the set-up area for the hoisting rig was right next to the Emergency Room/Helepad entrance. The coordination with our hoisting and rigging subcontractor, the hospital personnel and Stanger Industries years of experience with similar projects proved invaluable on this challenging aspect of the project. One of the stipulations of this project was to insure that all systems would remain on line during the installation of all of the new equipment. In order to accomplish this task, isolation valves were installed in key locations to allow us to isolate this south mechanical room from the rest of the system and utilize the north mechanical room's equipment to keep things on line. The shut-down/drain down of the towers was scheduled and coordinated with hosp
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    Hospital Corporation of America Chillers, Pumps, and Boiler Replacement Project Wednesday, January 18 · Edit "http://ambersanpedro.livejournal.com/1011.html This project consisted of removing and replacing (2) existing 1100 ton chillers, removing (4) existing tower water pumps which were replaced with (2), and removing (3) existing chilled water pumps which were replaced with (2). A single new 400HP boiler was installed where one of the existing original boiler's was demolished by an owner paid subcontractor separate from this contract. There was also a generator that was removed in order to make room in the chiller room for the new equipment and piping. A large condensing unit servicing some operating rooms had to be relocated in order to allow access to the mechanical room for demolition and delivery of the new equipment and piping. Much of the existing chilled water and tower water piping was removed and replaced with throughout the chiller room and on the mezzanine above the chiller room. Steam, condensate and fuel oil piping servicing the old boiler was removed and re-configured to meet the needs of the new boiler. Access to the south mechanical room was very limited. All of the equipment and piping had to be hoisted into and out of an access shaft just large enough for the new equipment. Besides the limited space, the set-up area for the hoisting rig was right next to the Emergency Room/Helepad entrance. The coordination with our hoisting and rigging subcontractor, the hospital personnel and Stanger Industries years of experience with similar projects proved invaluable on this challenging aspect of the project. One of the stipulations of this project was to insure that all systems would remain on line during the installation of all of the new equipment. In order to accomplish this task, isolation valves were installed in key locations to allow us to isolate this south mechanical room from the rest of the system and utilize the north mechanical room's
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    Group of Springhill Group Korea| Tumblr Mechanical & Boiler Room Floors & Walls Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONE Whether you need cracks… Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONEWhether you need cracks routed & sealed, epoxy injection, or waterproofing, Zera can do the floor & wall repairs to prevent equipment problems and leaks. If your floor looks like the picture below, give us a call. Contact us to learn more about mechanical & boiler room repairs to floors & walls Please note: Zera Construction does not repair boilers.
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    Group of Springhill Group Korea| Tumblr Mechanical & Boiler Room Floors & Walls Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONE Whether you need cracks… Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONEWhether you need cracks routed & sealed, epoxy injection, or waterproofing, Zera can do the floor & wall repairs to prevent equipment problems and leaks. If your floor looks like the picture below, give us a call. Contact us to learn more about mechanical & boiler room repairs to floors & walls Please note: Zera Construction does not repair boilers.
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    Group of Springhill Group Korea| Tumblr Mechanical & Boiler Room Floors & Walls Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONE Whether you need cracks… Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONEWhether you need cracks routed & sealed, epoxy injection, or waterproofing, Zera can do the floor & wall repairs to prevent equipment problems and leaks. If your floor looks like the picture below, give us a call. Contact us to learn more about mechanical & boiler room repairs to floors & walls Please note: Zera Construction does not repair boilers.
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  • Springhill Group-Blogs posted by ashtonwil 62 days ago under group of springhill leaders south korea, springhill group-blogs Mechanical & Boiler Room Repairs — Zera Construction Link: http://www.zeraconstruction.com/s_mechanical.php Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say "new boiler" or "screaming tenant." ZERA GETS IT DONE Whether you need cracks routed & sealed, epoxy injection, or waterproofing, Zera can do the floor & wall repairs to prevent equipment problems and leaks. If your floor looks like the picture below, give us a call. Contact us to learn more about mechanical & boiler room repairs to floors & walls Please note: Zera Construction does not repair boilers.
  • Upcoming auditions at the Boiler Room, Pull-Tight and more - Springhill Group - Zimbio posted by cainxueyen 62 days ago under group of springhill leaders south korea, group of springhill south korea, upcoming auditions at the boiler room, pull-tight and more, zimbio Image courtesy of the Boiler Room There will be an open call for theBrighton Beach Memoirs at the Boiler Room Theatre (230 Franklin Rd., Bldg Six, Franklin) on March 21st at 2 PM. Unlike their usual by-appointment audition process, all auditionees need to attend the open call at 2 PM. Actors will read from the script in groups; no need to prepare any audition material. Call backs will be held the same day. Bring (2) copies each of your headshot and resume. The show is scheduled to run My 7th through the 29th. For audition questions, call 615-794-7744.
  • group of springhill south korea | Tumblr posted by cainxueyen 62 days ago under group of springhill leaders south korea, group of springhill south korea, upcoming auditions at the boiler room, pull-tight and more, zimbio Mechanical & Boiler Room Floors & Walls allanbrooks03.livejournal.com — Cracks and leaks in both mechanical room and boiler room concrete floors can lead to equipment damage and failure and leaking into condos below. Zera can have everything patched up before you can say “new boiler” or “screaming tenant.” ZERA GETS IT DONE Whether you need cracks… Source: digg.com #Mechanical & Boiler Room Floors & Walls #group project springhill #springhill group elynwilliam: Thermal Tech Inc. - Boiler Sales, Boiler Service and Boiler Room...thermal-techinc.com | Livejournal newscentershgh
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News Center - Springhill Group Home Loan - Fulton - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers - 1 views

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    Source : http://www.buildingdesign.co.uk/mech/fulton/fulton-6.htm http://springhillgrouphome.multiply.com/journal/item/56/Fulton_-_Steam_Thermal_Fluid_Boilers Fulton - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers Electric - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers - Packaged Plant Rooms Fulton Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of steam, hot water, thermal fluid boilers, packaged plant rooms and skid-mounted systems for industrial, commercial and medical applications. It is part of the Fulton Group of Companies, which as well as in the UK, has manufacturing plants in the USA, China, and operates on five continents, reinforcing Fulton's reputation as a worldwide leader in the development of heat transfer products. Fulton Ltd has over 60 years of experience globally, with over 45 years in the UK. The company's standard range of products is backed up by bespoke turnkey capabilities. Fulton take responsibility for the turnkey package from concept, to commissioning on site and back it up with excellent aftersales support. Range of Products * Electric steam boilers: 14 kg/h - 2393 kg/h * Fuel fired steam boilers: 96 kg/h - 10400 kg/h * Thermal fluid heaters: 22kW - 5.9MW * Full range of ancillary equipment Customised Skid-Mounted Systems & Prefabricated Plant Rooms Fulton offer a complete service for the design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning of prefabricated skid-mounted systems and packaged boiler plant rooms. All steam and hot water boilers in the Fulton range can be incorporated onto skids or into plant rooms, bespoke plant rooms are designed to customer specifications. A typical plant room package will include: boiler blowdown separator, feed water and condensate return tank, water treatment and control system with interconnecting mechanical and electrical services. These systems are especially beneficial for projects where on-site work is difficult or limited by time, where access is remote or restricted,
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Fulton - Steam And Thermal Fluid Boilers | Facebook - 1 views

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    Source : http://www.buildingdesign.co.uk/mech/fulton/fulton-6.htm http://www.facebook.com/notes/springhill-group-home-loans-news-center/fulton-steam-thermal-fluid-boilers/300565980012171 Fulton - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers Electric - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers - Packaged Plant Rooms Fulton Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of steam, hot water, thermal fluid boilers, packaged plant rooms and skid-mounted systems for industrial, commercial and medical applications. It is part of the Fulton Group of Companies, which as well as in the UK, has manufacturing plants in the USA, China, and operates on five continents, reinforcing Fulton's reputation as a worldwide leader in the development of heat transfer products. Fulton Ltd has over 60 years of experience globally, with over 45 years in the UK. The company's standard range of products is backed up by bespoke turnkey capabilities. Fulton take responsibility for the turnkey package from concept, to commissioning on site and back it up with excellent aftersales support. Range of Products * Electric steam boilers: 14 kg/h - 2393 kg/h * Fuel fired steam boilers: 96 kg/h - 10400 kg/h * Thermal fluid heaters: 22kW - 5.9MW * Full range of ancillary equipment Customised Skid-Mounted Systems & Prefabricated Plant Rooms Fulton offer a complete service for the design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning of prefabricated skid-mounted systems and packaged boiler plant rooms. All steam and hot water boilers in the Fulton range can be incorporated onto skids or into plant rooms, bespoke plant rooms are designed to customer specifications. A typical plant room package will include: boiler blowdown separator, feed water and condensate return tank, water treatment and control system with interconnecting mechanical and electrical services. These systems are especially beneficial for projects where on-site work is difficult or limited by time, where acc
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Mortgage Fraud - Blogger - 0 views

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    Mortgage fraud is crime in which the intent is to materially misrepresent or omit information on a mortgage loan application to obtain a loan or to obtain a larger loan than would have been obtained had the lender or borrower known the truth. In United States federal courts, mortgage fraud is prosecuted as wire fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud and money laundering, with penalties of up to thirty years imprisonment.As the incidence of mortgage fraud has risen over the past few years, states have also begun to enact their own penalties for mortgage fraud. Mortgage fraud is not to be confused with predatory mortgage lending, which occurs when a consumer is misled or deceived by agents of the lender. However, predatory lending practices often co-exist with mortgage fraud. Types Occupancy fraud: This occurs where the borrower wishes to obtain a mortgage to acquire an investment property, but states on the loan application that the borrower will occupy the property as the primary residence or as a second home. If undetected, the borrower typically obtains a lower interest rate than was warranted. Because lenders typically charge a higher interest rate for non-owner-occupied properties, which historically have higher delinquency rates, the lender receives insufficient return on capital and is over-exposed to loss relative to what was expected in the transaction. In addition, lenders allow larger loans on owner-occupied homes compared to loans for investment properties. When occupancy fraud occurs, it is likely that taxes on gains are not paid, resulting in additional fraud. It is considered fraud because the borrower has materially misprepresented the risk to the lender to obtain more favorable loan terms. Income fraud: This occurs when a borrower overstates his/her income to qualify for a mortgage or for a larger loan amount. This was most often seen with so-called "stated income" mortgage loans (popularly referred to as "liar loans"), where the borrower, or a l
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    owers may conceal obligations, such as mortgage loans on other properties or newly acquired credit card debt, to reduce the amount of monthly debt declared on the loan application. This omission of liabilities artificially lowers the debt-to-income ratio, which is a key underwriting criterion used to determine eligibility for most mortgage loans. It is considered fraud because it allows the borrower to qualify for a loan which otherwise would not have been granted, or to qualify for a bigger loan than what would have been granted had the borrower's true debt been disclosed. Fraud for profit: A complex scheme involving multiple parties, including mortgage lending professionals, in a financially motivated attempt to defraud the lender of large sums of money. Fraud for profit schemes frequently include a straw borrower whose credit report is used, a dishonest appraiser who intentionally and significantly overstates the value of the subject property, a dishonest settlement agent who might prepare two sets of HUD settlement statements or makes disbursements from loan proceeds which are not disclosed on the settlement statement, and a property owner, all in a coordinated attempt to obtain an inappropriately large loan. The parties involved share the ill-gotten gains and the mortgage eventually goes into default. In other cases, naive "investors" are lured into the scheme with the organizer's promise that the home will be repaired, repairs and/or renovations will be made, tenants will located, rents will be collected, mortgage payments made and profits will be split upon sale of the property, all without the active participation of the straw buyer. Once the loan is closed, the organizer disappears, no repairs are made nor renters found, and the "investor" is liable for paying the mortgage on a property that is not worth what is owed, leaving the "investor" financially ruined. If undetected, a bank may lend hundreds of thousands of dollars against a property that is act
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    Mortgage fraud is crime in which the intent is to materially misrepresent or omit information on a mortgage loan application to obtain a loan or to obtain a larger loan than would have been obtained had the lender or borrower known the truth. In United States federal courts, mortgage fraud is prosecuted as wire fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud and money laundering, with penalties of up to thirty years imprisonment.As the incidence of mortgage fraud has risen over the past few years, states have also begun to enact their own penalties for mortgage fraud. Mortgage fraud is not to be confused with predatory mortgage lending, which occurs when a consumer is misled or deceived by agents of the lender. However, predatory lending practices often co-exist with mortgage fraud. Types Occupancy fraud: This occurs where the borrower wishes to obtain a mortgage to acquire an investment property, but states on the loan application that the borrower will occupy the property as the primary residence or as a second home. If undetected, the borrower typically obtains a lower interest rate than was warranted. Because lenders typically charge a higher interest rate for non-owner-occupied properties, which historically have higher delinquency rates, the lender receives insufficient return on capital and is over-exposed to loss relative to what was expected in the transaction. In addition, lenders allow larger loans on owner-occupied homes compared to loans for investment properties. When occupancy fraud occurs, it is likely that taxes on gains are not paid, resulting in additional fraud. It is considered fraud because the borrower has materially misprepresented the risk to the lender to obtain more favorable loan terms. Income fraud: This occurs when a borrower overstates his/her income to qualify for a mortgage or for a larger loan amount. This was most often seen with so-called "stated income" mortgage loans (popularly referred to as "liar loans"), where the borrower, or a l
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SPRINGHILL GROUP Fulton Steam Thermal Fluid Boilers - 0 views

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    Electric - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers - Packaged Plant Rooms Fulton Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of steam, hot water, thermal fluid boilers, packaged plant rooms and skid-mounted systems for industrial, commercial and medical applications. It is part of the Fulton Group of Companies, which as well as in the UK, has manufacturing plants in the USA, China, and operates on five continents, reinforcing Fulton's reputation as a worldwide leader in the development of heat transfer products. Fulton Ltd has over 60 years of experience globally, with over 45 years in the UK. The company's standard range of products is backed up by bespoke turnkey capabilities. Fulton take responsibility for the turnkey package from concept, to commissioning on site and back it up with excellent aftersales support. Range of Products Electric steam boilers: 14 kg/h - 2393 kg/h Fuel fired steam boilers: 96 kg/h - 10400 kg/h Thermal fluid heaters: 22kW - 5.9MW Full range of ancillary equipment Customised Skid-Mounted Systems & Prefabricated Plant Rooms Fulton offer a complete service for the design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning of prefabricated skid-mounted systems and packaged boiler plant rooms. All steam and hot water boilers in the Fulton range can be incorporated onto skids or into plant rooms, bespoke plant rooms are designed to customer specifications. A typical plant room package will include: boiler blowdown separator, feed water and condensate return tank, water treatment and control system with interconnecting mechanical and electrical services. These systems are especially beneficial for projects where on-site work is difficult or limited by time, where access is remote or restricted, or where security is an important consideration. Services Manufacture Fabrication Repair of boilers, ancillaries & pipework Commission Water treatment & chemical supply Training Steam plant operation & routines Steam system awareness & monitoring Wate
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    Electric - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers - Packaged Plant Rooms Fulton Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of steam, hot water, thermal fluid boilers, packaged plant rooms and skid-mounted systems for industrial, commercial and medical applications. It is part of the Fulton Group of Companies, which as well as in the UK, has manufacturing plants in the USA, China, and operates on five continents, reinforcing Fulton's reputation as a worldwide leader in the development of heat transfer products. Fulton Ltd has over 60 years of experience globally, with over 45 years in the UK. The company's standard range of products is backed up by bespoke turnkey capabilities. Fulton take responsibility for the turnkey package from concept, to commissioning on site and back it up with excellent aftersales support. Range of Products Electric steam boilers: 14 kg/h - 2393 kg/h Fuel fired steam boilers: 96 kg/h - 10400 kg/h Thermal fluid heaters: 22kW - 5.9MW Full range of ancillary equipment Customised Skid-Mounted Systems & Prefabricated Plant Rooms Fulton offer a complete service for the design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning of prefabricated skid-mounted systems and packaged boiler plant rooms. All steam and hot water boilers in the Fulton range can be incorporated onto skids or into plant rooms, bespoke plant rooms are designed to customer specifications. A typical plant room package will include: boiler blowdown separator, feed water and condensate return tank, water treatment and control system with interconnecting mechanical and electrical services. These systems are especially beneficial for projects where on-site work is difficult or limited by time, where access is remote or restricted, or where security is an important consideration. Services Manufacture Fabrication Repair of boilers, ancillaries & pipework Commission Water treatment & chemical supply Training Steam plant operation & routines Steam system awareness & mo
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    Electric - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers - Packaged Plant Rooms Fulton Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of steam, hot water, thermal fluid boilers, packaged plant rooms and skid-mounted systems for industrial, commercial and medical applications. It is part of the Fulton Group of Companies, which as well as in the UK, has manufacturing plants in the USA, China, and operates on five continents, reinforcing Fulton's reputation as a worldwide leader in the development of heat transfer products. Fulton Ltd has over 60 years of experience globally, with over 45 years in the UK. The company's standard range of products is backed up by bespoke turnkey capabilities. Fulton take responsibility for the turnkey package from concept, to commissioning on site and back it up with excellent aftersales support. Range of Products Electric steam boilers: 14 kg/h - 2393 kg/h Fuel fired steam boilers: 96 kg/h - 10400 kg/h Thermal fluid heaters: 22kW - 5.9MW Full range of ancillary equipment Customised Skid-Mounted Systems & Prefabricated Plant Rooms Fulton offer a complete service for the design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning of prefabricated skid-mounted systems and packaged boiler plant rooms. All steam and hot water boilers in the Fulton range can be incorporated onto skids or into plant rooms, bespoke plant rooms are designed to customer specifications. A typical plant room package will include: boiler blowdown separator, feed water and condensate return tank, water treatment and control system with interconnecting mechanical and electrical services. These systems are especially beneficial for projects where on-site work is difficult or limited by time, where access is remote or restricted, or where security is an important consideration. Services Manufacture Fabrication Repair of boilers, ancillaries & pipework Commission Water treatment & chemical supply Training Steam plant operation & routines Steam system awareness & monitoring Water testin
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    Source : http://www.buildingdesign.co.uk/mech/fulton/fulton-6.htm Fulton - Steam & Thermal Fluid Boilers <span style
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  • Most builders understand that laying a strong foundation is the key to constructing a good home. Do the job right and the structure will be stable. Do it wrong and it could collapse in Spring Hill. Local Companies Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Manny Tsesmelis352-686-03385173 Mariner BlvdSpring Hill, FL 34609Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Paul Conrad352-688-07313296 Commercial WaySpring Hill, FL 34606Bauer Financial Group Inc352-597-77176142 Dorset RdSpring Hill, FL 34608Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brande K Sanders352-796-88197 N Main StBrooksville, FL 34601 stock investingTrade Stocks Online at Plus500™ - Bonus! Free Analysis &amp; Demo Account!www.Plus500.comStill Investing Stocks?Guaranteed Stop-Loss &amp; Freeze Rate. Try it now,You Will Never Look Backwww.easy-forex.com Ask an Investment Advisor Online Now 4 Investment Advisors Are Online. Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAP. JustAnswer.com/Investment-Advisor
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Irish J1 students scammed out of $5,000 in US online fraud | Irish News and Politics sp... - 0 views

  • An Irish student has warned her fellow J1 travelers (those on summer working visas) to beware of a rental scam in the US that cost her and her friends almost $5,000. Leah Hughes (21), from Clonskeagh in Dublin, had been planning the trip of a lifetime - a summer in Los Angeles with four of her friends. The group wired $4,750 to a man claiming to own a property in Santa Monica on a reputable rental website, but he pocketed the money and left them with nothing. Leah, a journalism student from Dublin Business School, said: "Half of our accommodation money is gone. We've lost 750 euro each, which is half of what we were able to spend so we've decided we don't want to go to LA. I don't want to even think that I'm living in the same area as this guy who did this. “But we still want to go because we've paid for our flights and for our J1 visa but we're going to go to San Francisco instead. We don't have a house yet to stay in because we haven't been able to find anywhere that we can afford." Unfortunately, this kind of scam which cost Leah and her friends is common in the US. Celine Kennelly of the Irish Immigration and Pastoral Center in San Francisco said, "Our advice is, if someone asks you to wire money ahead of arriving here, don't do it. We've had this situation before and many students get scammed this way every year. We want to get the message out there to people that wiring money over to someone you don't know just isn't safe." Instead, students are urged to find a cheap hostel for the first few nights in their city of choice and use that as a base to look for accommodation when they arrive.
  • Irish J1 students robbed of $5,000 by online fraudulent house rental deal Photo by Google Images 1diggdigg
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