Rental Scammer - [email protected]

privately owned <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello

Thanks for your response.

I have a lovely property for you in Ocean City.


To secure this lovely home down for your dates, 50% prepayment is required to confirm your reservation, with the balance due in cash upon arrival. 50% of the rental fee is ($440) + $700, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The total amount you need pay to book down the property for your dates is =$1,140.

Located at, Dorchester St, Ocean City, MD. Pictures attached.

If you want the ultimate beach experience, then this condo is for you. The view and location is the best!

Dorchester street is right at the main part of the boardwalk/pier. You come across the bridge into Ocean City and make a right like you are going to park at the large parking lot by the pier. All the famous Ocean City attractions and shops/restaurants are within site.

The unit is beautifully furnished and decorated. Originally, it was a model. It has everything that you will need to enjoy all the comforts of home. High Speed Internet, Washer/Dryer, Full furnished kitchen, Flat Screen TVs with Cable, Surround Sound, DVD players, etc. This unit has it all.

Just park your car and never have to worry about fighting the traffic and finding a parking space. You have two parking spaces and by the time you would have walked to get to your car, in this condo, you will already be at the main part of the boardwalk!

The balcony overlooks the largest section of the beach. The view is awesome. The boardwalk is right below. Enjoy the stocked storage unit located on the same level as the parking spaces. In this storage unit, you will find boogie boards, beach chairs, an umbrella, cooler, straw mats, frisbee, sand buckets for the kids, and more.

The pool and big pool deck along with a putting green, fitness room and sauna is located on the same floor as the unit. There are also security cameras, elevators and luggage carts. This building and condo simply has it all. It is simply beautiful and will be everything that you would desire in a top spot in Ocean City!

Amenities
Property Type:
condo

Location Type:
Oceanfront

General:
Air Conditioning
Broadband Access
Clothes Dryer
Covered Parking
Elevator
Gas Fireplace
Telephone
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet

Kitchen:
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator

Dining:
Dining Area

Bathrooms:
3 Bathrooms

Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)

Entertainment:
CD Player
DVD Player
Satellite / Cable
Stereo
Video Library

Outside:
Balcony

Suitability:
wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa:
Communal Pool
Sauna
jetted tub

Please note, the balance 50% of the rent is expected to be paid when you arrive, and the security deposit will be refunded in cash to you on your departure date.

Get back to me if you`d love to Book, so i can forward you the Booking Agreement form and payment instructions, to secure this Wonderful property for your dates.

Reserve asap, before someone else does.

Regards.

Mark.

privately owned <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello

Thanks for your response, confirming your interest in renting my property, and requesting for my booking agreement/payment instructions.

To proceed, i have attached my Booking Agreement form/payment instructions to this message. Fill it, sign and send it back to me with a scanned copy of the funds transfer confirmation. Keys of my property will be handed to you by me personally, on your arrival date.

Please see below, instructions for payment directly to my lawyers bank account.

Bank of America
Routing #: 121000358
Account #: 3250-6352-2815
Beneficiary: Alva Ellis
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Once again, it's only when payment is made, before i can reserve the property for you. After payment is sent, please forward the signed Booking agreement form, and payment confirmation to my email, through scanning.

Please confirm receipt of this message, the attachment, and if you are proceeding.

Regards.

Mark Tatum.

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card 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.