Rental Scam - [email protected]

Amkor LLC < [email protected] > wrote:

> Hello,
> Thank you for your inquiry on my vacation rental. It’s available for your date. This property provides the comfort and convenience of a vacation home combined with the amenities of a condo hotel. This is a private unit and not shared. Below is the reservation information and more details about the Apartment.
>
> Property Address: 3801 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
> Per week rate: $650,00
> Total stay (28nights)
> Arrival date: July 28
> Departure date: August 25
> Rental cost ($2,000.00)
> Refundable damage deposit ($300.00)
> Total Fees ($2,000.00)
> Upfront Deposit Payment ($1,300.00)
> Balance Payment on Arrival ($1,000.00)
> Refundable Security Deposit on Departure ($300.00)
>
> You are to pay the Upfront Deposit Payment ($1,300.00) to enable me reserve the apartment for your date, on your arrival at the apartment, you will be required to pay the 50% Balance Payment ($1,000.00) and on your departure date, the Refundable Security Deposit ($300) will be refund back to you by cash, check or money order base on your preferred option.
> Accommodation and Amenities
> Property Type:
>
> condo
>
> Meals:
>
> Guests provide their own meals
>
> Floor Area:
>
> 1444 sq. ft.
>
> House Rules:
>
> Check-in: 5:00 PM /
> Check-out: 11:00 AM
> Max. occupancy: 6
> Min. age of primary renter: 21
> Parties/events not allowed
>
> Pets allowed
> Non smoking only ...
>
> Location Type:
>
> Beach View
> Beachfront
> Ocean View
>
> Oceanfront
> Water View
> Waterfront
>
> Theme:
>
> Adventure
> Budget
> Family
> Romantic
>
> Spa
> Sports & Activities
> Tourist Attractions
>
> General:
>
> Air Conditioning ...
> Clothes Dryer ...
> Elevator ...
> Fitness Room / Equipment ...
> Heating
> Internet ...
>
> Iron & Board
> Linens Provided ...
> Parking ...
> Towels Provided ...
> Washing Machine ...
> Free Wifi
>
> Kitchen:
>
> Coffee Maker
> Dishes & Utensils ...
> Dishwasher ...
> Kitchen ...
> Microwave ...
>
> Oven
> Pantry Items ...
> Refrigerator ...
> Stove ...
> Toaster
>
> Dining:
>
> Dining ...
> Dining Area
>
> seating for 6 people
>
> Bathrooms:
>
>
> 2 Bathrooms
> Master Bath - toilet , shower , Built in wall high pressure Body Jets
> Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , tub , shower , Spacious Soak in tub, High pressure body & hand held jets
>
> Bedrooms:
>
> 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
> Master Suite - 1 king
> Guest Suite - 1 queen , Extra Air Mattress on site!
>
> Entertainment:

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.