by Michelle
Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:51 am
> > > > From: Sean Hamilton <[email protected]>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:57 PM
> > > > To: Michelle Banks
> > > > Subject: RE: Marriott Aruba Surf Club - ID#120741
> > > >
> > > > Hello Michelle, Thank you for your inquiry. Your preferred dates are still available for rent on my reservation calender. The unit has 2 bedrooms/2 bath and sleeps 8 comfortably. The unit is fully furnished for your every need during your holiday.
> > > > The rate is $1800 per week inclusive of (Cleaning, utilities, tax and vat). Please get back at your earliest convenience if you will like to lock-in your dates with me so I can guide you on how my reservation works.
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Sean.
940-603-0824.
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money 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 Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union 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.
