Tammi Jo Cox
I am a scammer and squatter. I have found a way to book through Airbnb, pay for one month, then refuse to pay or leave the property, thus becoming a holdover tenant. I will stay in your property even after receiving an eviction notice and court hearing. You will have to physically remove me from the property. I make your home my own. I am the new landlord now. In running this scam, my money source is an elderly man I am taking care of. I tell him that I’m paying the rent, but in reality, the rent goes into my pocket. He is physically incapable and isn't completely aware of what's going on. Once I leave, I will go from property to property doing the same thing. See below for my detailed methods.
I was arrested for theft on May 8, 2023. Because of this, I am unable to rent properties, so I found a way to scam on Airbnb and steal from an elderly man. Click the button below for my mugshot. See the next section for my methods.
I am a Nightmare, a Thief, and an Abuser.
Here’s how I duped AirBnB and my host. I’m a “nurse” for an elderly man named James Phipps, and I used his profile to book this AirBnB, as evidenced by the profile photo to the right. AirBnB doesn't do a background check, especially for the other guests. Since I have a recent background for theft, it becomes difficult for me to rent a property. However, you only need one profile to book for multiple guests on AirBnB, allowing me to gain entry to a home.
I do NOT pay rent and pocket the money because James is unaware of what’s going on. On a recent visit, the owner of the home spoke to James, who didn't even know what month it was. Despite the fact that it was mid October, James thought it was still September. The excuse that I come up with to not pay rent is that I am unable to pay because James is currently in "court probate" and that’s why I’m “having difficulty” to pay. I have not intention of paying and pocket the money.
In reality, I am financially exploiting my elderly patient by taking his money. I have multiple people come to the house and stay with us. For example, when the landlord visited to speak with James, a friend of mine came by in her car and saw them talking. She parked her car for five minutes, but when she realized that the landlord was not leaving anytime soon, she backed out and left the parking spot. Unfortunately, the landlord saw her suspicious behavior, so I had to tell him that she is a friend who visits and takes care of James when I am not around. In another unfortunate event, James told the landlord that my boyfriend lives with us too.
How do I know all this happened? While the landlord and James were talking, I was actually upstairs and didn’t come down, even though James called my name five times. In fact, the landlord heard me talking to James behind the closed door before he and James started talking. Instead of talking, I claimed that I was asleep.
Additionally, I have two dogs and a cat that are staying with us too, even though the property’s AirBnB page explicitly states no pets.
Current Location
Arlington, TX