#170009 by Con Warner
Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:35 am
Phome # +1 760 462 0285
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
From: Donald Huey <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 11:11
Subject: Re: 2br - Classic 2 Bedrooms Apartment (Israel)
DONALD’S PLACE
Apartment Ads: http://telaviv.craigslist.org/vac/3830523282.html
THANKS FOR CHOOSING MY APARTMENT: 2 BEDROOM - SLEEPS UP TO 5
Apartment Address: HaYarkon 198 Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
RATE: $ 100 per night (VAT inclusive)
AVAILABILITY FOR YOUR DATE: 07/08/2013 - 27/08/2013 (21 nights): AVAILABLE
BOOKING TERMS:
*A deposit of 50% of total rate be made on demand of the apartment booking
*Balance to be made at arrival
*A basic surcharge deposit of $ 400, to be refunded at departure hence no major damage is done
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
YOU’RE BOOKING:
@ $ 100 per night, for 21 nights: $ 1600
Actual rate: $ 1600
50% Deposit: $ 800
Surcharge deposit: $ 400
ADVANCE DEPOSIT FOR YOUR BOOKING: = $ 1200
Note: Payment has to be made before I can secure you date.
Fresh linens and towels, Heating, Hot water, washer, dryer Wi-Fi internet connections, A/C are included in the apartment and a Laundry in the building.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY: • an English speaking person will greet you upon arrival to answer any questions you may have, and will offer you some thoughts and suggestions on shopping, restaurants, sight-seeing and shows.
Offering free shuttle from the airport.
There are no additional fees included in the price.
I will like to give u two of our tenants who visited last.
Mr. Charles and his family visited for 7 nights: [email protected]
Flori K Essen and her boyfriend with their friends visited for 4 nights: [email protected]
Get back to me as soon as you can if still interested, so as to get the Agreement Booking Form.
Sincerely,
Donald.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
