Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Multiplus99 Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:10 am
The email below was received after answering a Craigslist post. As it has many similarities (formulations, names, e-mail addresses) with reported scams in this forum I regard it as a scam.

Thanks for your interest in my apartment.

Luckily, it is still free for your dates
The total amount is $700 for 7-nights @$100 per night, which includes cleaning fees and tax.

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 ($350) + $300, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The total amount you need pay to book down the Apartment for your desired dates is = $650.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Bat Yam, Israel

Property Type:
apartment

Floor Area:
95 m²

Location Type:
beach
waterfront

Theme:
romantic
family

General:
laundry soap
linens provided
towels provided
toilet paper
air-conditioning
soaps basic
alarm clock

Kitchen:
refrigerator
freezer
microwave
washing machine
clothes dryer
oven
dish washer
cooking utensils
toaster
iron & board
4 ring stove

Living Room:
sofabed
comfy seating for 4 people

Dining:
dining area
child's highchair
seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms
Master en suite - Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower

Bedrooms:
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
Master bedroom - 1 King
Second bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single, 1 Child Bed, convertible into 2 sleeps
Living room Sofabed - 1 Queen, convertible into 2 sleeps

Entertainment:
TV
satellite or cable
DVD
CD

Internet Access:
wireless broadband
internet access

Suitability:
non smoking only
low allergen environment
long term renters welcome
pets not allowed
suitable for elderly or infirm
children welcome

Local Activities:
walking
fishing
swimming
cycling
tennis
surfing
sailing
antiquing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
restaurants
synagogues

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.
Last edited by Multiplus99 on Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:37 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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by Katharina Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:28 am
Thank you for this warning! It will be a valuable help so others can avoid this scam.

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