by Con Warner
Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:54 am
Subject: Re: 2br - $120/STUNNING FURNISHED 2BR/2BA APARTMENT CLOSE TO THE
BEACH WITH WIFI (Herbert Samuel street/Tel-aviv)
From: thomas mathew <[email protected]>
THOMAS’S VACATION HOME RENTAL
http://telaviv.craigslist.org/vac/2581414183.html
Thanks for your interest in my apartment.This is to confirm your date is available.Total Deposit: $740 for 7 nights @$740 weekly rate which include all taxes no hidden fees. The date requested will be secured and reserved once all paper work have been concluded.The deposit to secure your date is 50 %( $370.00) of the total deposit plus the refundable security of $400. The total deposit require to secure the apartment is $770.00.the balance would be paid on arrival before you are check in to the apartment.Payment of deposit is via western union to my central account London UK, this is due to issues with PayPal and credit cards that was recently compromised and this almost ruined my business. Please so we don’t have any misunderstanding and misconception Note: Please only when your paper work and deposit for your rent have been confirmed by our central account can we officially have your date secured.Please feel free to email me for any other information concerning the apartment and booking, the check -in 12.pm and check-out 11.am .This apartment is not in any way shared is a personal and private use only and all the amenities there for the sole tenant only. I take the comfort of my clients seriously and we don’t do anything like sharing. There is linen, towel and the entire kitchen utensil. There is WIFI internet available. I would need your flight details, since I offer airport pick up.Location: Retsif Herbert Samuel Street 52 Tel Aviv,Yafo,IsraelReference:Mr. Dennis David from Seattle stayed with his family. ([email protected])I wait for your prompt response for booking and reservation.Sincerely,Thomas.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram in order to secure the property.
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.
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.
