Room for Rent and other rental scams
#439983 by scamy728 Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:36 am
Johannes Berger <[email protected]>

[email protected]

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Hello,

I just read your e-mail regarding my apartment located in : -address deleted-. It has 1 bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. I bought this apartment for my daughter during her studies in -deleted-, but now she's back home permanently, so I'm renting the place for unlimited time.
The flat is exactly like in the pictures, fully furnished and renovated. Also, very important, the utilities (cold/hot water, electricity, wireless broadband Internet, digital TV, 1 parking spots, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.) are INCLUDED in the price of €600/month.
Now, a little bit about myself so we can get to know each other better. My name is Johannes Berger and I'm a 58 years old structural engineer and I work for MWH Global Engineering. I worked hard to have a good career and I really respect hard earned money. The company I work for they have projects all around the world so most of my time I'm traveling.
I have a lovely wife, Sarah and a 25 year old daughter, Maria. I am very proud to say that soon I'm going to be a grandfather :). Another member of our family is a 8 year old Labrador which we all love, so, I have no problem if you will keep pets.
I'm in Madrid/Spain now and I work for a new project here and the only inconvenience is that my job doesn't allow me to leave Madrid even for one single day. We just hired some new staff and I'm in charge of their training.
But this won't affect you at all. I can make arrangements to rent the apartment from Madrid (on my expense of course).

Looking forward to hear from you soon.


All the best from Spain!


Johannes Berger

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Hi,

At this moment I'm in Spain and can not be present to deal face to face. We do have a solution for this inconvenience so you can move in as soon as possible. I do not have the time to meet every potential renter, so I choose to use TripAdvisor. I use the Tripadvisor service only at the beginning, to find a tenant.
To visit and rent the apartment I will use the TripAdvisor platform. TripAdvisor, Inc. provides an online platform that connects hosts who have accommodations to rent with guests seeking to rent such accommodations.
TripAdvisor Company will require confirmation which is the first month €600 + a security deposit of €1000 - is required at the start of the lease and it will be refunded at the end of the contract (a 30-day notice is required). After these first month, you will send the rent monthly directly to my personal bank account.
You have to book the first month from their website and from the moment your booking is confirmed, a TripAdvisor representative will contact you about viewing and you can move in straight away.
First, you have to book it and one of their representatives will contact you to arrange the appointment. The meeting will take place in the apartment and he will give you the keys and sign a contract for the period wanted by you.

So I guess this is it for now, I hope I didn't forget anything.
Thanks for your time

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Hi,

Let me explain to you the whole rental process. To rent the apartment, you have to submit through TripAdvisor the first month of rent and security deposit. You have to pay directly to them, not to me. Only after your deposit is registered in their escrow bank account in a max of 48 hours an agent from TripAdvisor will contact you to establish a meeting place with the keys and the documents. You have 2 days to inspect the apartment and make a decision, If you don't like the apartment you will receive all your money back from TripAdvisor in 24 hours. If you like the apartment then you will sign the contract, they will release the payment to me and you will be able to move in the next 24 hours or at your convenience.
The agent will arrange the visit and if you decide to rent the apartment, you must sign the rent contract during the period you want.

For the first month of rent you will have nothing else to pay, because once you decide to move into the apartment, TripAdvisor will transfer the money to my bank account. Starting the 2nd month, you will pay the monthly rent in my personal account.
I'm pretty sure that you will love the apartment, but if not, you still have the option to cancel and get your money back from TripAdvisor Guests Protection, immediately. In this way, both are safe.

To reserve the apartment, I need the following information (complete name of the future tenant; direct telephone number;). Also, I need a copy of your ID or passport to complete all the necessary papers for you as a future tenant. After that, I will list the apartment on TripAdvisor and I will send you the link so you can book it.

P.S. Please bear in mind that this is a payment authorization and not a payment, which means, you will not pay for anything at this stage. Your proof deposit is for their insurance because their biggest concern is that they need to be sure you are really interested in renting the place and to show that you are ready, willing, and able to pay for the rent.

Looking forward to your answer

Best Regards,
Johannes

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Hi,

The price is 1600euro( no extra fees ). This is the apartment on Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Rentals/g1067738
Now you have to book the apartment and make the payment.
Tripadvisor will ask you to make the payment within 24 hours from the moment you booked the apartment.

Best regards,
Johannes

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Hi,

I received notification from Tripadvisor that you confirmed the booking but the payment seems to be still pending.
You need to make the payment within 24 hours in order to validate the booking.
Thanks!


TripAdvisor: [email protected]

[email protected]

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You have a new message from Johannes:

Thanks for booking on Tripadvisor
You’ll find important information about your booking below. We hope you have a great stay!
Booking reference: 4D1112

Modern apartment in -deleted-
Move-in date: Jun 19, 2023
1 Guests
Total (EUR) €1,612.00
See booking details
Download invoice
Important information
Owner details
Johannes Berger
[email protected]
Cancellation Policy

Flexible – free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day after visiting the apartment and get a full refund. Deposit is 100% refundable.
Refund requests are processed within 1 day.

Payment details
To complete the transaction, payment must be made using bank-to-bank electronic wire transfer. Wire transfer or credit transfer is a method of transferring money from one person or institution (entity) to another. A wire transfer can be made from one bank account to another bank account or through a transfer of cash at a cash office.

Send the payment using the following TripAdvisor escrow account details:

Account Name: Daniel Opland
Bank Name: BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
IBAN: ES1001824276120201685780
BIC/SWIFT: BBVAESMMXXX
Bank Address: SEVERO OCHOA, 2, 28232 LAS ROZAS, SPAIN ](acount Deatls Noted}

Amount to be sent – €1,612.00

As a payment reference please use your receipt number: CY-389888-4D1112.

In order to validate your booking the payment must be sent within 24 hours.

Please use the details exactly as written above. Do not modify account name or account details otherwise your payment will be rejected by our system.

Account names are generated to be unique for each transaction so we can identify your payments faster.

NOTE: This payment goes to a managed TripAdvisor bank account, we will hold the payment until you check in, then we pay your Host. Your payment is 100% SECURE.

Once paid, please upload proof of payment to your booking.
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