[email protected] - James J. Raker

[Ari Schwimmer]

Vacation Rental Scam. I've verified that the owners of this house are unrelated to these scammers (by contacting them on VRBO). Payment terms inside.

From: James J. Raker < [email protected] >

Subject: Re: Need vacation house for feb 5 - 11

BLOCKED,

Attached, you will find the booking terms and agreement form. You are required to fill in the necessary paperwork and email me the signed contract. Here is our booking payment information to send the deposit via Bank Deposit (cash deposit) and the security fee. The total deposit to secure your dates is $1250 for the rental fee and the refundable security fee.

Check In Time 11:00 AM / Check Out Time 06:00 PM

Name: Jocelyn Raker
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank
Account #: 5768003476
Routing #: 061000227
Mod Noted (BW)

Please kindly get back to me immediately with the payment information given to you while deposit is transferred so i can prepare your receipt asap, please remember to print and come along with the payment receipt that i will attach and forward to you after Confirmation of deposit.

Notice: Is only when payment has been transferred before we can secure your reservation dates.

Once the deposit is confirm , You'll receive your Receipt immediately to confirm your reservation for your chosen date.

[JA1444]

Same guy is using a different name and unfortunately, i fell for it. I have several reports filed, did you happen to gather any additional info which might be helpful in building a case?

Thanks,
J

[Tim Atem]

I'm sorry you were scammed. Are they still using the same email address?

Unfortunately, the chances of your recovering any money you've sent is slim to none. You've done what you can, any information you can provide here will go a long way to help warn others.

[JA1444]

[email protected] (Jonathan Cervantes) - they are most certainly the same entity. Do you remember where the property being fraudulently listed was located (city/st)?

[Tim Atem]

The OP never provided the address, but typically scammers will use addresses found on the internet listed for sale and/or rent on sites like Zillow or whatever.