Room for Rent and other rental scams
by steffA Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:33 am
Hi there,

I'm wanting to know if this website here is a scam: http://www.cheapukapts.com/
I'm very cautious when it comes to booking things over the internet, but the guy who got in touch with me, regarding one of the properties told me I can pay via Paypal or bank transfer.
I need to book an apartment asap in the city for a week! So any advice would be great, I'd hate to get ripped off!
Thanks for checking it out.
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by Dotti Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:28 am
The site looks awfully familiar, probably because it looks a lot like several fake sites we have killed in the past.

The site is less than 2 weeks old, yet it says on the site:
Copyright 2009 .

The first photo I searched turned out to be a stock photo
It is registered for the minimum period of one year, to an individual in New York, at an address tied to various other site registrations.
A quick search shows the picture of the Kensington 2 bedroom apartment is stolen from a realtor add for a house for sale here: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/16404029?image=2

Domain Name: CHEAPUKAPTS.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com/en_US/
Name Server: NS1.WIX.COM
Name Server: NS2.WIX.COM
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Updated Date: 14-aug-2012
Creation Date: 14-aug-2012
Expiration Date: 14-aug-2013


Based on that quick research alone, FAKE.

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by Mike Wilson Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:08 pm
The website is a scam and the properties are listed way below market value.

http://www.cheapukapts.com is in the process of being reported for fraud.

Our Office Address:
10 fenchurch street,
City of London,London.

EC3M 3BE

020-8133-7326
[email protected]





http://www.londonholidayapts.com is another fake site and is also in the process of being reported for fraud.

26 York Street
London W1U 6PZ
United Kingdom
Tel.: +442081448394
Fax: +44-020 80431396
Email.: [email protected]

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by steffA Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:59 pm
Yeah, thought so - thanks guys! :bowdown:
by An C Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:37 am
Hi,

Another two websites linked to this scam are www.hallolondon.co.uk and www.cheapaptslondon.co.uk.
- in addition to londonholidayapts.com.
All the names used on one website, Jeff Greenfield, Nathalie Leaks and David Green, are also used on all the others. Nathalie Leaks does the initial booking and refers you to Jeff Greenfield for the financial side of the scam. You even receive a voucher!!
My parents booked, and paid(!!), but none of the properties exist. The phone numbers are fake, the only thing that is real is the bank account. (RBS - Account number 15075688, sort code 16123 - £250 deposit - £43 per night)
We reported everything to the police, in two countries, but it looks like we have lost our money.
Any ideas where we can go next?

Thanks.
by Mike Wilson Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:11 pm
The web site http://www.hallolondon.co.uk appears to be a legitimate free advertisement listing service. This site is not part of the scam.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by custard Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:19 pm
Think I have just been caught by this scam but now appearing as www.citycentrehomes.com using mailing address in York Street, London.

Notice that fraud investigation may be underway on this any suggestion as how I go about reporting them?

Thx
by Mike Wilson Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:31 pm
Hello custard and welcome to scamwarners,
Sorry to hear that yhou were caught in this scam. Please post the email reqauestiong payment along with the email header and we will have a site killer take the site down.

The following link will give you instruction on how to find the email header.

http://www.abika.com/Reports/Samples/em ... rguide.htm

Remove your personal information before posting.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by Mike Wilson Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:37 pm
More fake rental sites

http://www.chelseapats.com

http://www.vacationsinlondon.net

115 Broadwater Road
Tottenham, N17 6EP,
London , UK


http://www.lastminutelodge.com

Contact Us / Enquiry
29 Harley Street
London W1G 9QR
0845 834 0396



http://www.citycentrehomes.com

City Centre Homes is a trading name of City Centre Homes Ltd.
Registered office:30 York Street,London,W1U 6PZ,
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Telphone Number: 0845 834 0162


http://www.holidayflatltd.org

Holiday Flat Ltd
20 Lanterns Way, London, E14 9JN
[email protected]


http://www.vacationhomesltd.org

Vacation Homes Ltd.
56 Maddox St, London, W1S 2QD
[email protected]


http://www.premiumholidayapartment.net

Premium Holiday Apartments
56 Maddox St, London, W1S 2QD
[email protected]


All of these websites are in the process of being reported for fraud.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by custard Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:29 pm
This is the email traffic I have re the booking confirmation. I also received an agreement.

In a message dated 06/11/2012 08:56:33 GMT Standard Time,
> [email protected] writes:
>
>
>
> Thank you once again for booking i attached here with your booking
> invoice
> and agreement ready for you to view and download for your reference.
>
> I provide here with our bank details for the deposit
>
>
>
>
> HALIFAX BANK PLC
> Sort Code: 11-05-65
> Account Number: 10780765
> IBAN: GB50HLFX11056510780765
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Kindly send us your payment confirmation or bank transfer reff we need
> this to secure the apartment on our booking calender pending the arrival
> of
> your payment.
> Best Regards
> Invoice Department
>
>
>> Morning Chelsea,
>>
>> Yes I would like to confirm the booking please.
>> Many thanks
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 05/11/2012 22:54:24 GMT Standard Time,
>> [email protected] writes:
>>
>>
>> As long as you are happy to book the xxx, you will be sent an
>> invoice
>> and agreement to proceed with payment,
>> on reciept of this, your booking will be completed and your booking
>> confirmation will be sent.
>> So kindly confirm.
>> Regards,
>> Chelsea
>>> Chelsea,
>>>
>>> That's great, I will call tomorrow to confirm details with you
>>> regarding
>>> payment etc., or you can call me xxxxx if it's more
>>> convenient.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Removed name - CW
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 05/11/2012 20:50:57 GMT Standard Time,
>>> [email protected] writes:
>>>
>>> Thanks you for getting back to us
>>>
>>> We are indeed sorry to hear that you have not been able to reach us
>>> via
>>> our phone lines it due to high volume of enquiry doing this working
>>> hours.
>>> for the xxxxt the total amount for booking for xxx will be £xxx.
by began steele Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:32 am
Bank account given has been forwarded for closure

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by gggbabu Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:43 pm
Another apartment SCAM SCAM - Lost £506.
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I transferred money in advance to book the shortstay apartment as requested in the email and found to be a fraud and called them for refund and couldn't reach them. The telephone numbers are fake. No one is going to respond...

BECAREFUL!!!!! WITH THESE FAKE WEBSITES...They are not legit. The accomodation doesn't exist. I lost £506. Please never ever make the mistake I did :(. Please google it before making any bookings.

http://www.charltonshortlettings.co.uk
http://www.carltoncourtshortlet.co.uk
http://www.bedfordshortlet.co.uk
http://www.hamiltonshortlettings.co.uk
http://www.centrallondonshortlettings.com


Following is the email received from scammer.
=====================================
Thanks for your interest.
We hearby acknowledged your booking enquiry and we are also glad to
confirm
availability and secure accommodation for your stay from 30th of
October to 1st of November 2014
This is a total of 2 nights

The Three bedroom apartment Kensington is currently available
at a rate of GBP 128 per night inclusive of VAT and services .

See Link for the apartment pictures and details Below....
http://www.charltonshortlettings.co.uk/ ... 4586903441
[1]

Free Wi-Fi super fast internet connection

We accept full amount of your booking fee and £250 refundable
security payment to secure your booking.

For 2 nights the total is £256 there is an extra charge of £250
refundable security
payment that will be included in your booking fee this amount will
be
refunded back to you cash in hand on your departure date or to any
bank account of
your choice purpose for this payment is to ensure there is no
valuable damages in
the property doing your stay.

The apartment comprises,reception room,dining room, kitchen,Master
bedroom,2 standard bedroom,with 3 en suite bathroom.

This includes all utilities.

There is a fully equipped kitchen with dish washer and washing
machine+dryer,
Baby Cots Available DVD Player Dining Table and Chairs Electric
Fans on Request
High Chairs Available, Ironing Facilities Microwave Refrigerator
Sofa Bed
(Suitable for two people. ) TV Telephone Towels and Linen
Washer/Dryer

We supply all linens,and there is Customer parking space.There is
high
speed wireless internet for your convenience and our cleaning
staffs will come
around for general cleaning in the flat once a week free at no
cost.

If you accept our terms to proceed with your booking You will
receive another
email from us containing your booking invoice with our payment
details and once our
bank confirm your payment you will then receive your final booking
confirmation along
with your payment receipt and full address of the property.

If you need any further assist and enquiry please do not hesitate
to get back to us.

Kindly Confirm if you will like to proceed with your booking

Best Regards
NATALIE LEAKS
Booking Department
CHARLTON SHORT LETTINGS
[email protected]
http://www.charltonshortlettings.co.uk [2]


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Thank you once again for booking i attached here with your booking
invoice ready for you to view and download for your
reference.

I provide here with our bank details for the booking payment

BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Account Number:53521478
Sort Code: 201735
IBAN: GB60BARC20173553521478
BIC/SWIFT: BARCGB22

Kindly send us your payment confirmation or bank transfer reff we
need this to secure the apartment on our booking calender pending
the arrival of your payment.

Regards,
Natalie Leaks

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The used names are fake... Natalie Leaks fake.
by Mike Wilson Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:47 pm

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon

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