Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Ingr_AA Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:17 pm
From Graiglist: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/5641419532.html

First e-mail answering me paying upon arrival:

"I am sorry but we accept down payment via Bank transfer or Western union and a receipt will be issue out to you as soon as we confirm your payment. There's a WiFi/Internet at the apartment..
Thanks
Tom"

Second e-mail answering me on apartement information:

"Thanks very much for contacting me, the Apartment is situated in 11 E 36th St , New York, NY 10016, and it is available on desired dates , October 5th To October 19th 2016... 14 Night and the rent for your stay is $700 ($50 @night), You`ll need to Quickly book down the apartment for your dates because someone else is begging for a Similar date.... To secure the apartment 50% of the rental fee will be required ($350) plus a fixed refundable damage deposit of $300, so all you need pay to book down the apartment for your dates $650.
I`d love to know where exactly you`ll be coming from?
Are you coming with Pets?
Property Type:
Private Apartment No Sharing
Forms of Payment: Accept ..... WESTERN UNION/MONEYGRAM/BANK TRANSFER
Location Type: ...SOHO MANHATTAN
General: Internet Sofa Bed Elevator Wireless Internet Linens Provided Free Long Distance Washing Machine Clothes Dryer Telephone Air Conditioning Garage Covered Parking
Kitchen: Blender Stove Coffee Maker Toaster Oven Ice Maker Kitchen Dishwasher Microwave Cooking Utensils Refrigerator
Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms Bathroom 1 - Bathroom 1 -
Bedrooms: 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Queen size beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Entertainment: Television Stereo DVD Player Satellite / Cable CD Player VCR
Outside: Outdoor Grill Outdoor Grill Gas Balcony
Pool / Spa: Shared Hot Tub Communal Pool
Attractions: marina winery tours zoo restaurants theme parks cinemas museums water parks
Leisure Activities: outlet shopping scenic drives walking beachcombing bird watching shelling shopping boating sight seeing wildlife viewing miniature golf
Sports & Adventure Activities: deepsea fishing pier fishing snorkeling tennis parasailing fishing snorkeling/diving rafting swimming golf surfing water skiing sailing hunting hiking jet skiing paragliding scuba diving or snorkeling hunting small game
Everything is Professionally Cleaned and prepared, there's a 24 hours doorman. apartment is located in good locality, that's a walking distance away from the Shops and Restaurants.
However, there`s an Airport Complimentary Pick up for you from the airport with my 2008 Honda Iv-tec, so I`ll need your flight details, It's free for my Customers.
Get back to me if you are satisfied with the apartment,so I can send you a Booking Agreement Form/ Payment method, you will fill the Agreement form and make Payment to get the apartment secured, and I'd advise you make booking on time before someone else does.
Many Thanks
Tom Benson (Door Man)"

Last e-mail contained fotos, so I did an image Google search and found the real apartement (I guess, because it was in a normal price range):
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3522881
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