Rental Scammer - [email protected]

Leslie Dorritt <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks for your interest in my Property.

Luckily, it is still free for your dates,Aug 10th to 14th.
The total amount for your stay in is $480, for 4-nights @$120 per night, which includes cleaning fee, utilities, and tax.

To secure this lovely home 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 is ($240) + $500, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The total amount you need pay to book down the property for your desired dates is = $740.

Located at, Coast view, Santa Cruz, CA.

This stylish cottage beach house has all new appliances. The great room walks out onto a split level deck. Have dinner on the upper porch with a view of the ocean and lagoon.

This house is just one block to the beach. The beach at 21st Ave or Santa Maria's is one of the most beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz with surfing, boogie boarding, skim boarding and great for long walks. Explore the tide pools to find sea anemones, sea urchins and watch the otters play. This location is close to the Boardwalk, Pleasure Point, and 41st Ave where you will find a variety of surf shops and restaurants.


Property Type:
house

Location Type:
beach
town

Theme:
family

General:
activities guide
hair dryer
laundry soap
local maps
paper towels
restaurant dining guide
shampoo
soaps basic
toilet paper
towels provided
ceiling fans
linens provided

Kitchen:
freezer
grill
4 ring stove
coffee maker
toaster
blender
spices
cooking utensils
ice maker
stove top burners
dish washer
refrigerator
oven
microwave
washing machine
clothes dryer

Living Room:
fireplace
sofabed

Dining:
dining room
seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower

Bedrooms:
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 2 double , bunk beds
Entertainment:
books
games kids
toys kids
TV
satellite or cable
VCR
DVD

Internet Access:
wireless broadband
internet access

Outside:
parking on street
porch/lanai
outdoor grill
deck wood
outdoor grill gas
parking off street
15 garden chairs
2 beach chairs

Suitability:
non smoking only
pets not allowed
wheelchair accessible
children welcome

Onsite Equipment:
beach chairs
beach towels

Attractions:
cinemas
theme parks
restaurants
churches
library
marina
recreation center
winery tours

Leisure Activities:
whale watching
scenic drives
walking
antiquing
beachcombing
sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
ATM/bank
groceries
hospital
laundromat
massage therapist
medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
mountain biking
sound/bay fishing
pier fishing
swimming
sailing
cycling
fishing
wind-surfing
surfing
hiking
golf
tennis

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.

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.

Leslie Dorritt.

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

Sounds safe. It's not!
These companies do not work this way.

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.

From: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Subject: RE: $150 / 3br - House Across the Harbor (santa cruz)/ BOOKING FORM ATTACHED
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:11

Hello ,

The bedrooms has Queen size bed and the third one has double bed. I have attached the Booking Agreement form for you to sign, you will fill it and send it back to me before the end of today with a scanned copy of the funds transfer confirmation paid directly to me.

MODE OF PAYMENT VIA WESTERN UNION® MONEY TRANSFER TO:

Here are the information needed to make the payment:

RECEIVER`S NAME: Frank Cherry
RECEIVER`S LOCATION: Huntington, California
AMOUNT: 650 USD

You can visit www.westernunion.com to locate the outlet close to your location. You should send the funds via WesternUnion® Money Transfer. It`s Easy. Fastest and Reliable and you`ll have to Locate the WesternUnion Agent outlet to do it in Person.

Note: It`s only when payment has been made before the apartment can be secure for your dates. After payment has been made please do send me a receipt of the payment and the signed booking agreement form to my Email for my records.

Welcome to CA and Happy Stay in My property and flight detail needed for airport pick.

Waiting to receive the above from you.

Regards,

Frank Cherry.