Rental Scammer - [email protected]

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Re: Self Catering Apartment
From: [email protected]
To: Michelle Banks

Dearest Michelle

Thank you for your interest in one of our apartments. Our 0ne bedroom apartment located at Champ de Mars is available for the date. The apartment is located within a very attractive section in Paris, France.

We charge Eur240 for 4nights on one bedroom apartment. To secure the apartment we require 100% reservation deposit for booking less than 7nights, plus refundable Eur150 security deposit to sure the apartment incase of damages. The security deposit will be refund back to you cash in hand when check out. To confirm your booking, you are to make deposit of Eur390.

Our payment mode is via Bank to Bank Transfer OR Wire Transfer.

Looking forward to read from you soon.

Best Regards,
Wayne Sebastian
00447024037104

The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".

Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you

He will ask you to send him the transfer details.

Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money again.

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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.

Change of telephone number

Hi Michelle

Am sorry about that, its typical error, thanks for the notice. However, the apartment is located Thirleby Road, Westminster, SW1P, London.

You can call me on +447024099007.

Regards,
Walker Khan

http://www.marviselfcateringhome.net is scam and is used by a known scammer.

The criminal is using the email address [email protected]
and [email protected]

This is the mail were the criminal is asking you to make a security deposit:

Thank you for your interest in one of our apartments. Our two bedroom apartment you request for in central Paris, France. Rue Vieille du Temple apartment is available for the date.

We charge 350EUR for 5nights on one bedroom apartment. To secure two of the apartment we require 40% reservation deposit, plus refundable 200EUR security deposit to sure the apartment incase of damages. The security deposit will be refund back to you cash in hand when check out.

To confirm your booking, you are to make deposit of 340EUR

Our payment mode is via Bank to Bank Transfer OR Wire Transfer (WesternUnion).

We also offer free shuttle from the airport to the apartment and back to the airport when check out.

For more details visit our website

these are the current craiglist ads:

EUR70 / 2br - This impressive Louvre two bedroom ground floor flat (Paris)
Date : 2011-05-12, 5:58PM CEST
Répondre à : [email protected] [Erreurs lorsque vous répondez aux annonces?]
This impressive Louvre two bedroom ground floor flat is situated on the corner of rue du Louvre and one of the most famous streets of Paris "rue St. Honoré", in the famous Louvre and Palais Royal Quarter, the central heart of Paris and offers stylish and well proportioned accommodation with integrated air conditioning, surround sound, underfloor heating and en suite facilities with amazing reception room with dining area, contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances, gorgeous master bedroom with sleek en suite shower room, further generous bedroom and fabulous bathroom with roll top bath.

You will be conveniently situated 5 minutes within walking distance of the Tuileries Gardens, Louvre Museum, St.Germain, St. Michel, Notre Dame, Place Vendôme, Opera ,15 mn from both Le Marais and Concorde-Champs Elysées, and all the historic splendor of central Paris.
It is a quiet peaceful haven, yet right in the heart of a large number of main Paris sites. In addition to the great shopping in this area, there are also a number of stores such as supermarkets, bakeries and pastry shops as well as a number of outstanding French restaurants and bistros.


http://www.marviselfcateringhome.net/paris.html

* cats are OK - purrr
* dogs are OK - wooof
* Lieu : Paris
* Vous N'êtes PAS autorisé à contacter l'annonceur à l'origine de cette offre au sujet d'autres services ou intérêts commerciaux.

EUR50 / 1br - Champ De Mars Self Catering Apartment (Paris)
Date : 2011-05-11, 5:22PM CEST
Répondre à : [email protected] [Erreurs lorsque vous répondez aux annonces?]
Champs de Mars one bedroom lower ground floor flat offers generous living space combined with stylish modern décor, in a highly sought-after location of a 19th century walk up building.

These apartment has entrance hall, spacious reception room, well equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, well equipped bedroom, study, ample storage space and private rear terrace.


http://www.marviselfcateringhome.net/paris.html

* cats are OK - purrr
* dogs are OK - wooof
* Lieu : Paris
* Vous N'êtes PAS autorisé à contacter l'annonceur à l'origine de cette offre au sujet d'autres services ou intérêts commerciaux.

Site will be reported - Michael

The phone number seems familiar hmmm...
Scam too?
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Our delightful bright and spacious "Winchester Street apartment" in Westminster, London is available for the date. The apartment is located in a wonderful central area and just some minute walk to metro station and close to wide array of shops, restaurants and bars.

We charge 40GBP on 1bedroom per night. Charges are per night billing with no extra charges.

We require 100% reservation deposit, plus 200GBP refundable security charges to secure the apartment incase of any damages, and if no damage when check, we will refund back to you, the security deposit cash in hand.

Breakdown Charges -
Charges for 3nights is 130GBP + 200GBP refundable security deposit, should be made available, before we can confirm your booking.

Total deposit require before we can secure your reservation is 320GBP. Charges include security charges.

Payment is accepted through "Bank to Bank transfer" OR "ETF" OR Wire Transfer

We offer free shuttle from the airport to the apartment and we require your flight details before your arrival.

Read from you soon and have a wonderful moment.

Best Regards,
David Kahl
Tel: +447024099007 / Fax: 00447024025197

Hello alexwks.
Good that you have found us. It seems it is the same criminal as above.
Could you please post the email address of the scammer.

Hi Thomas,

He called himself Europe Rentals and his email address is [email protected]

I've came across another possible 2 scams per below.
All they answer are questions regarding pay.

Yours sincerely,
Alex
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This one is from NEXT PROPERTIES ([email protected])

Property: Groom Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7BA

Weekly Rent: £280.00
Booking fee: £25.00
Cleaning fee: £40.00
Refundable Security Deposit: £200.00

To book the apartment 60% of the rent rate and the £200 refundable
security deposit,has to be in advance by bank transfer and the balance on
arrival.

Price includes final cleaning, linen and towels, gas and electricity.

All bills inclusive, no others fees or taxes.

The apartment is fully furnished with electrical appliances,kitchen well
equipped and there is internet.

If the above quotation suits you, please progress with the booking here
and request for payment details:
http://nextlets.com/booking_form.html

Regards,

Marcus Otis.
Tel:07700 074862
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UKHOMERENTALS ([email protected])
Thanks for your interest in our apartment.

Our apartment is available for your requested dates

Daily rent: £40.00
Refundable Security Deposit: £150.00

This will include a complimentary breakfast 'welcome pack' that will
contain the following items: Croissants - Coffee - Tea - Milk - Sugar -
Bread - Butter - Cheese - Breakfast Cereals - Orange Juice.

The rent is quoted in Pounds Sterling (there is no tax on privately owned
homes) The amount is inclusive all bills, we supply all linens, internet,
gas and electricity.


To book and secure the apartment 35% of the rent rate and the £150.00
Refundable Security deposit,has to be advanced by bank transfer/deposit,
the balance by 65% cash or travelers cheque at arrival.

We also give away 10% Discount on every full payment deposit during
reservation.

To proceed with the booking of the apartment, request for our apartment
booking form and bank details.

Regards,

Andrew Murtaza.

Bonjour from Paris - Still looking for a flat, at least did not get to pay for this virtual one...

FROM [email protected]

"" Thanks for your interest in our apartment.

Our apartment is available for your requested dates.

Arrival date:26th October 2011
Departure date:2nd November 2011

Five nights:£320.00
Refundable Security Deposit: £150.00

This will include a complimentary breakfast 'welcome pack' that will
contain the following items: Croissants - Coffee - Tea - Milk - Sugar -
Bread - Butter - Cheese - Breakfast Cereals - Orange Juice.

The rent is quoted in Pounds Sterling (there is no tax on privately owned
homes) The amount is inclusive all bills, we supply all linens, internet,
gas and electricity.


To book and secure the apartment 35% of the rent rate and the £150.00
Refundable Security deposit,has to be advanced by bank transfer/deposit,
the balance by 65% cash or travelers cheque at arrival.

We also give away 10% Discount on every full payment deposit during
reservation.

To proceed with the booking of the apartment, request for our apartment
booking form and bank details.
Regards,

Yelsin Veldicks.""