by Con Warner
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:11 am
From: Ellen Rhew <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Sent: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 11:11
Subject: Re: $90 / 1br - 800ft² - Great Onebed and one_________________ bath Bedroom Short Term Rental (Miami)
This property is available for the chosen dates. All we require from you during your vacation is to treat this property in same way as you would treat yours. All Taxes ,Cleaning Fee, Bills , Car park Bills has been Included . Check below for Apartment details and the price quotes.
1 Bedrooms + Full Baths Sleeps (2-4) @ $ 90 Per Night
Check In Time 1:00 PM / Check Out Time 11:00 AM
Rental Rate: $90.00 x 2 nights = $ 180
$300 Refundable Security Deposit and 50% of Total Rent Price Required At Time Of Reservation
Balance Due Upon Arrival ( Cash or Check )
Security Deposit will be refunded on the check out day
50% Deposit $90 .00
Security Deposit + $300.00
Total Deposit: $390.00
All you have to do to hold the apartment is to pay a 50% of the total rental fee, plus the Refundable Security Fee which is $300 which will be given back to you on the day you departing from the apartment, Once you have made the payment I will issue you a receipt confirming your payments.If this works for you, I will send you our Terms, Condition, booking form and agreement form and payment Information.
Regards
Ellen
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.
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.
