by SuperNaturalBC
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:07 am
Hi everyone, this ad currently posted on CL http://paris.en.craigslist.org/vac/2467061144.html
As I am looking for a vacation rental, I replied to the ad and received the response below but since I am always a little (a lot!) guarded when I use CL, I googled this name to see if anything came up and found Dottie's post on this board regarding an apartment scam in Singapore. Too many similarities to ignore...if it smells rotten, it most likely is!!
From: philip lester <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: EUR90 / 2br - Comfortable apartment, measuring 55m2, ideally located in le Marais (3rd Arrondissement)
Date: June 29, 2011 4:56:22 AM PDT
To: xxxxx
Hello xxxx,
Thanks for your interest in my apartment. This is a 2bedroom apartment.
I confirm, it is still free for September 2012, so you can have a week.
The total amount is EUR630 for 7-nights @EUR90 per night, which includes cleaning fee and tax. However, my weekly rate is EUR600.
To secure the Apartment down for your dates, a 50% prepayment is required to confirm a reservation with the balance due in cash upon arrival. 50% of the rental fee will be (EUR300) + EUR300, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The total amount you need pay to book down the Apartment for your desired dates is = EUR600.
Located at: Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris.
This beautiful apartment is situated on the fourth floor of the Haussmanian building with elevator. The apartment can comfortably accommodate up to six people. It contains two bedrooms, one of which has a double bed, whilst the other has two single beds, which can be placed together in order to form a double bed. A flat screen television, DVD and WiFi connection are at your full disposal. The American style kitchen is fully equipped, so that you will not be at a loss for anything. The comfortable bathroom, containing a wash-basin, a towel dryer, linens and bath tub, is ideal for relaxing after a long day strolling the streets of Paris.
From the Bastille and the Arsenal port, you can also embark on a trip across the Seine, passing through the famous locks of the Saint Martin canal, one of the most authentic and romantic locations of the capital, appreciated by all Parisians.
The metro station Saint Sébastien Froissart (line
is situated just 100m away, easily allowing you to reach the République or Bastille stations. From this last station, line 1 will take you directly to Saint Paul, the Louvre museum, Concorde, Champs Elysées &ect.
You shouldn’t have any problem finding numerous shops, restaurants and bars in the surrounding areas, which will be enough to satisfy all of your needs.
Please note, the balance 50% of the rent will be paid when you arrive at the Apartment and the security deposit will be refunded in cash to you on your departure date.
NOTE: I`d Love to provide you 2 References. My past Tenants, so you wouldn't need to waste your time making a Decision..
Brad Cole from London, England stayed a week in my Apartment with his fiance and friend.
[email protected]
Mr. Pete Goldman from Oklahoma, stayed 2weeks with his family.
[email protected]
Many More..
Get back to me asap if you`d love to Book, so I can send you the Booking Agreement form, and payment instruction, to secure this Wonderful Apartment for your dates.
Reserve asap, before someone else does.
Regards.
Philip.
As I am looking for a vacation rental, I replied to the ad and received the response below but since I am always a little (a lot!) guarded when I use CL, I googled this name to see if anything came up and found Dottie's post on this board regarding an apartment scam in Singapore. Too many similarities to ignore...if it smells rotten, it most likely is!!
From: philip lester <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: EUR90 / 2br - Comfortable apartment, measuring 55m2, ideally located in le Marais (3rd Arrondissement)
Date: June 29, 2011 4:56:22 AM PDT
To: xxxxx
Hello xxxx,
Thanks for your interest in my apartment. This is a 2bedroom apartment.
I confirm, it is still free for September 2012, so you can have a week.
The total amount is EUR630 for 7-nights @EUR90 per night, which includes cleaning fee and tax. However, my weekly rate is EUR600.
To secure the Apartment down for your dates, a 50% prepayment is required to confirm a reservation with the balance due in cash upon arrival. 50% of the rental fee will be (EUR300) + EUR300, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The total amount you need pay to book down the Apartment for your desired dates is = EUR600.
Located at: Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris.
This beautiful apartment is situated on the fourth floor of the Haussmanian building with elevator. The apartment can comfortably accommodate up to six people. It contains two bedrooms, one of which has a double bed, whilst the other has two single beds, which can be placed together in order to form a double bed. A flat screen television, DVD and WiFi connection are at your full disposal. The American style kitchen is fully equipped, so that you will not be at a loss for anything. The comfortable bathroom, containing a wash-basin, a towel dryer, linens and bath tub, is ideal for relaxing after a long day strolling the streets of Paris.
From the Bastille and the Arsenal port, you can also embark on a trip across the Seine, passing through the famous locks of the Saint Martin canal, one of the most authentic and romantic locations of the capital, appreciated by all Parisians.
The metro station Saint Sébastien Froissart (line
is situated just 100m away, easily allowing you to reach the République or Bastille stations. From this last station, line 1 will take you directly to Saint Paul, the Louvre museum, Concorde, Champs Elysées &ect.You shouldn’t have any problem finding numerous shops, restaurants and bars in the surrounding areas, which will be enough to satisfy all of your needs.
Please note, the balance 50% of the rent will be paid when you arrive at the Apartment and the security deposit will be refunded in cash to you on your departure date.
NOTE: I`d Love to provide you 2 References. My past Tenants, so you wouldn't need to waste your time making a Decision..
Brad Cole from London, England stayed a week in my Apartment with his fiance and friend.
[email protected]
Mr. Pete Goldman from Oklahoma, stayed 2weeks with his family.
[email protected]
Many More..
Get back to me asap if you`d love to Book, so I can send you the Booking Agreement form, and payment instruction, to secure this Wonderful Apartment for your dates.
Reserve asap, before someone else does.
Regards.
Philip.
