Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:39 pm
From: Bruno Fabien - [email protected]
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: Booking/Apartment Details

Thanks for your Interest, the Apartment is available for your dates in December, 5-nights is EUR600 @(EUR120 per night). Let me know if you `ll need to use the Apartment for your dates... Book down the Apartment for your dates asap before someone else does... And to secure the Apartment down for your dates...

50% of the rental fee = EUR300
Damage security deposit = EUR400 (Fully Refundable in Cash on your Departure day)
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You are to Pay = EUR700 To hold your dates...(cleaning fee and taxes inclusive).
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Nestled in the heart of chic St Germain des Pres on a quiet side street by Rue de Bac, this luxurious 125 square meters (1346 square feet) three bedroom-three bathroom apartment has been renovated and decorated up to the highest standards of comfort and luxury. This property, which features a lovely mix of old world splendor and modern amenities, is on the French 5th floor (US 6th floor) in a charming elevator building, Located on the 7th Arrondissement.

Prepare to sleep in extravagance, elegance and comfort in this three bedroom property. Two of the three bedrooms in this flat have queen size beds while the third has a king size bed that can easily be used as a day bed or two single beds. Two of these bedrooms also have en suite bathrooms, a rarity in Paris. In fact, the entire flat has three bathrooms in total, which is unique luxury for a Paris apartment. All of these rooms are outfitted with the finest luxury linens and very supple towels, as well as air conditioning.

Not Shared, Private Full Apartment.

Floor Area:
* 1346 sq. ft

Theme:
* family
* luxury/Vacation
* business/shopping

General:
* Pet is allowed
* Elevator
* Doorman
* towels provided
* toilet-Paper
* Central A/C
* central heating
* telephone
* linens provided
* Washing Machine and Dryer

Amenities

* 2 flat-screen TVs
* Air Conditioning in Bedrooms
* Air mattress (single)
* Balcony with breakfast table & chairs
* Bathroom 1: En suite stand-up shower with rain-head and hand-held showerheads, sink, toilet and heat
* Bathroom 2: Bathtub with rain-head and hand-held showerheads, toilet, sink, heated towel bar
* Bathroom 3: En suite with stand-up shower, sink, and toilet
* Bedroom 1: Queen bed with en suite bathroom
* Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
* Bedroom 3: King bed (or 2 singles) with ensuite bathroom
* Blender
* Cable TV (CNN/BBC)
* CD Player
* Coffee maker
* Crib available at no extra cost (please bring your own bedding)
* Decorative fireplaces
* Dining Table: Up to 8 seated comfortably
* Dishwasher
* Double Glazed Windows
* DVD player - plays European DVD's only
* Electric Stove

* Elevator
* Espresso Machine
* Fax machine
* Formal & Casual Dining
* Full-length French windows
* Fully equipped kitchen with cooking utensils, dishes, & cutlery
* Gas stove
* Hair dryer
* iPod Dock
* Iron & ironing board
* Linens & Towels
* Microwave
* Oven
* Printer/scanner
* Refrigerator & freezer
* Safe
* Umbrellas
* Vacuum Cleaner
* Washing machine & separate dryer
* Wood Floors
* THIS APARTMENT CAN SLEEP A MAXIMUM OF 8 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OLD.

Entertainment:
* stereo system
* radio
* satellite or cable
* Flat screen TV (Both in Living room and Bedroom)
* CD
* single home theater system

Internet Access:
* internet access
* wireless broadband
* ISDN access

Suitability:
* children welcome
* wheelchair inaccessible
* suitable for elderly or infirm
* Ideal for families with kids, couples, students and more.

The remaining 50% of the rent will be paid when you arrive to the Apartment and also the security deposit will be refunded in cash when leaving the apartment..

Method of payment is via Western Union, Money Gram, PayPal...

Get back to me asap if you`d love to Book... So I can send you the Booking Agreement form, and make the Payment to secure this Wonderful Apartment for your dates before someone else does...

More Photos attached and I`m providing you a Contact info of my past Tenants from UK, and Italy....

Mr David Green from U.K stayed with his Family for 7nights.
[email protected]
+44 703 598 4424

Mrs Angela from Italy, stayed 9nights...
[email protected]

DECIDE AND GET BACK TO ME ASAP...

Regard,
Bruno


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.

All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.

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.

Attached to this mail is the Rental Agreement Form with information needed to make payment. Sending charges via western union should be deducted from your rental deposit.

MODE OF PAYMENT VIA WESTERN UNION® MONEY TRANSFER OR MONEYGRAM MONEY TRANSFER:

RECEIVER`S NAME: Blessing Guiakora (Account Officer)
RECEIVER`S ADDRESS: Paris, France
SENDERS NAME:
SENDERS ADDRESS:
MONEY TRANSFER CONTROL NUMBER OR REFERENCE NUMBER:

You can send the fee in either EUR or USD.

Please forward to me the filled Rental Agreement Form and a scanned copy of the confirmation receipt/slip of deposit issued to you as soon as you make the payment so i can process your receipt and send it to you, I will also need this information for confirmation on your arrival to hand over the keys to you.

Note: Only when payment has been confirmed by my Account officer can i reserve the apartment for you and i will appreciate it if you take care of this as soon as you can because i have other clients who are also interested in renting the apartment.

Awaiting your prompt response.

Mr. Bruno
Last edited by Con Warner on Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:06 am, edited 1 time in total. Reason: Updated warning text to latest format which includes disclaimer.

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